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Extra Sauce with Chaim Kohn

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People talking about stuff

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Episodes

21. But is it selfish? Reflections with Chezzi Denebeim (Part 2)

10/27/2020
A follow up conversation with Chezzi Denebeim, unpacking some of the discussion in the previous episode. Intro/Outro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swXKCDz0gC8 Dovid Leider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1-U8-0ayZE&t=13s Frank-the Tank-Fleming https://www.youtube.com/user/NJTank Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

Duration:00:42:22

20. I am the prayer - Chezzi Denebeim (Part 1)

10/8/2020
What if what we're looking FOR, we're actually looking WITH?" Chezzi Denebeim shares some of his journey and insights found along the way. Recorded on January 12th, 2020 Intro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSuJkRYu92c Outro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVc_l8a6Sws Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

Duration:01:09:02

19. Music: Recording of A Nakht In Shtetl - Yiddish Music Recital

9/24/2020
A recording of ‘A Nakht in Shtetl’ Yiddish music recital from September 22, 2016 at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in Crown Heights Preformed by Chaim Kohn, Cantor Yanky Lemmer, Cantor Ayeh Leib Hurwitz, Isaac Tiefenbrun, and special guest Zalmen Mlotek Musical by Avremi G, Zisl Slepovtich, Deborah Strauss, Taylor Bergren-Chrisman, and Laura Melnicoff Produced by Chaim Kohn

Duration:02:14:13

18. Truths vs. Facts with Rabbi Shais Taub

6/3/2020
A conversation with Rabbi Shais Taub recorded on March 3rd. It was just before Corona got real, but we discuss a lot of the issues that seem so very relevant now. Can we find our own stories within the experience of another? Is it possible to draw spiritual meaning from all the suffering around us without becoming deplorably selfish in the process? Soulwords by Rabbi Shais Taub https://soulwords.org Intro Music https://rsa.fau.edu/track/49493 Outro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5negGqng_4 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

Duration:01:39:29

17. Look for the Helpers - Conversation with Gittel Follman

1/21/2020
Gittel Follman shares some of her experiences as a single girl in the big city, her journey and work as a social worker, self care, and family life. Gittel Follman is the wife of Moe Follman and the mother of two wonderful children, Nash and Leora. Gittel is the Director of Social Work at Brooklyn Defender Services, where she has worked for the past 20 years. She also serves as the Associate Director of The Living Room NY, since 2003. Intro Music: Hey Zhankoye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-0JGDM7pAI Outro Music: A Meidl In Di Yoren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwsKOf3ofZ4 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

Duration:01:27:24

16. Postscript Commentary (from conversation with Meir Kessler)

1/5/2020
An alternative perspective to replace the fear of "outside ideas" with a confidence in finding commonality. Postscript from previous episode (And Where's Your Normal Card?) Key facts of AA history https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/aa-timeline The Jung letters https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters Outro music - Ki M'tzion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8_3u9dUbIs Questions, comments & sponsorship extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Facebooks https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

Duration:00:24:44

15. And Where's Your Normal Card? Conversation with Rabbi Meir Kessler

1/2/2020
An honest conversation with Rabbi Meir Kessler about addiction, recovery, and the spiritual principles that make one man’s ‘dubious luxury’ another man’s poison. Note: Contains some Yiddish & Hebrew that isn't translated. More about Rabbi Kessler and the JRC: https://www.jewishrecovery.com/ Intro Music: Hishbati https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDJOW0mzcs Outro Music: B’cha Botchu (Shlomo Carlebach) by Mordechai Gottlieb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfX_3z-SEJA Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/extrasaucepodcast/

Duration:01:20:51

14. Music: Yiddish Chanukah Songs

12/27/2019
To close out this first season of Extra Sauce, here's a nice selection of five Yiddish Chanukah songs as well a short introduction to my own interest in Yiddish music. Wishing you all a Zissen Chanukah and a Happy New Year! Intro music: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/41004 Oy, Ir Kleine Lichtelech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wb1UUZ5XtM Tzint On Lichter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntyoVaAHWM8&feature=youtu.be Hot a Gut'n Chanukah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fk6j_-g5CA Drei Dreidel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fk6j_-g5CA Lichtalech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbPi4OtwS0 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:33:03

13. Meilech Kohn: U'mi Yodea?

11/18/2019
An honest, open, and free flowing conversation with Meilech Kohn. Get a glimpse into the riveting journey of Meilech Kohn. From the highs to the lows and everything in between, there's one soul-stirring question that cuts through it all: "U'mi Yodea"? Who knows? Perhaps it was for this very reason that you were brought here. (Megillat Esther) More about Meilech: meilechkohn.com Intro Music: L'kvod Shabbos www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjSr3k67ogk Outro Music: Mi Yodea www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5negGqng_4 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:02:19:13

12. A Journey of Roots & Wings: Part 2 - Conversation with Yehudah DovBer Zirkind (Part 2)

11/5/2019
Yehudah DovBer Zirkind is a spiritual seeker and an academic of the first order. I sat down with him for an impromptu conversation about many issues related to his growing up and journey within the Chabad Chassidic community and the Yeshiva system. Yehudah DovBer Zirkind grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York and studied at various Chabad Yeshivos around the world before making Aliya in 2006. He is currently a senior research fellow at David Cardozo Academy in Jerusalem. In addition, he is a researcher, writer and lecturer on a wide range of topics in the field of academic Jewish studies. Yehudah is currently a graduate student of Yiddish literature at Tel Aviv University. The topic of his forthcoming thesis is entitled "The Sacred, the Secular and the Sacrilegious in the Life and Literary Works of Chaim Grade" His research interests include: contemporary Jewish thought, Yiddish and Hebrew literature, neo-Chassidism, Yiddish music and folklore, and Jewish bibliography. Some of his papers are accessible online at: https://telaviv.academia.edu/YehudahZirkind Yehuda can be contacted at: yehuda.zirkind@mail.huji.ac.il. Intro Music: Oyfn Veg Shtayt a Boym https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq6LMaFu2OI&t=85s Outro Music: Kanfei Ruach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ieg5AvyikfA&t=13s Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:31:55

11. A Journey of Roots & Wings: Part 1 - Conversation with Yehudah DovBer Zirkind

11/5/2019
Yehudah DovBer Zirkind is a spiritual seeker and an academic of the first order. I sat down with him for an impromptu conversation about many issues related to his growing up and journey within the Chabad Chassidic community and the Yeshiva system. Yehudah DovBer Zirkind grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York and studied at various Chabad Yeshivos around the world before making Aliya in 2006. He is currently a senior research fellow at David Cardozo Academy in Jerusalem. In addition, he is a researcher, writer and lecturer on a wide range of topics in the field of academic Jewish studies. Yehudah is currently a graduate student of Yiddish literature at Tel Aviv University. His forthcoming thesis is entitled "The Sacred, the Secular and the Sacrilegious in the Life and Literary Works of Chaim Grade" His research interests include: contemporary Jewish thought, Yiddish and Hebrew literature, neo-Chassidism, Yiddish music and folklore, and Jewish bibliography. Some of his papers are accessible online at: https://telaviv.academia.edu/YehudahZirkind Yehuda can be contacted at: yehuda.zirkind@mail.huji.ac.il Intro Music: Mai Ko Mashma Lon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTPhP9rpMYU Outro Music: Golus Golus (Kaliv) https://rsa.fau.edu/album/42862 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:33:14

10. You're Electric! Conversation with Shmaya Honickman

10/29/2019
Shmaya Honickman just got married to the lovely Yocheved Turner. Mazel tov! Here's a conversation I had with Shmaya back in August about two of his first loves; comic books and The Grateful Dead. As well as his own story, which is truly a hero's journey. From the pain of existence itself, to the discovery of his own electric self. Intro Music: Der Yold Iz Mir Mekana (The fool is envious of me) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5IOAV18hF8 Outro Music: Z'man Hageulah - Aaron Razel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59oiUemqg0U Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:18:27

9. The Most Real Parents I've Ever Met - Conversation with Malka and Mendel Groden

9/18/2019
Meet Malka and Mendel Groden...the most real parents I've ever met. I sat down with my friend Mendel Groden and his wife Malka for an up close and honest conversation about their journey together as a couple and as parents. Hear their unique story of navigating the rollercoaster of emotions that come with fertility treatments, adoption, race, and discovering the miracle that already is. Mendel and Malka are so refreshingly honest, wise, and fun to listen to. Oh if only more parents were as real as these two... More about Malka and Mendel: https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/12/malka-groden-adoption-making-room-in-our-hearts/

Duration:01:24:26

8. Lubavitch in 2019 - Part 3: The World is a Garden - Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler

8/22/2019
Part 3/3 of a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler. Recorded in Crown Heights on June 3rd, 2019. In this episode we circle back to the theme of coming home. Coming home to discover a new meaning and experience with the texts and narratives of our youth. Reb Baruch shares more of his own journey and a special song on the theme of renewal. Referenced Material: The world is a Garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLboiRmaR2M&t=139s Audio engineered by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Bumper music: Shlomo Carlebach - Gevalt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSKjOl5GTVM Yehuda Green - Hashiveinu Hashem ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk6SmfkKEnw Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:52:44

7. Lubavitch in 2019 - Part 2: Look Who Thinks They're Nothing! - Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler

8/22/2019
Part 2/3 of a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler. Recorded in Crown Heights on June 3rd, 2019. Did Lubavitch abandon Avodas Atzmo? The danger of living in a state of opposition to the world rather than in unison with it, and we explore the degree to which the Rebbe really desired autonomy amongst his Chassidim. Referenced Material: Hayom Yom: https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/article_cdo/aid/6045/jewish/Hayom-Yom-Tevet-25.htm Audio engineered by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Bumper music: Adir Hu https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/music_cdo/aid/140710/jewish/Adir-Hu.htm Rudy Tepel - Lubavitch Wedding https://rsa.fau.edu/album/44090 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:27:51

6. Lubavitch in 2019 - Part 1: Coming Home - Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler

7/16/2019
Part 1 of a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler. Recorded in Crown Heights on June 3rd, 2019. In this episode each guest shares some memories and feelings on the theme of coming home and we explore the possibility and challenge inherent to coming back home, to a place you never really left. Audio engineered by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Bumper music: Toshev Enosh https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/music_cdo/aid/140726/jewish/Tosheiv-Enosh.htm Rudy Tepel - Lubavitch Wedding https://rsa.fau.edu/album/44090 Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:06:33

5. We’re all a little Shtisel (and that’s okay) a conversation with Aryeh Buchsbayew

6/25/2019
I sat down with Aryeh Buchsbayew to hear some of his reflections on Shtisel. It quickly escalated into a four hour conversation about Nazi’s, self loathing, self acceptance, The Hero's Journey and a story about his son that left me fighting back tears. Audio engineered by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Sponsored by: Mushie.co instagram.com/mushie_co Bumper music: Shtisel clip https://youtu.be/Ope1vOwtBk0 Just Dropped In https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgmIdWvHufs&feature=youtu.be Hotel California https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_epO0-amubA&feature=youtu.be Referenced: Joseph Campbell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey Stepping Out of the Abyss https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937887952/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_7pMeDbSTNT65R How Does the Czar Drink Tea sung by Paul Robeson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgFqq1yVe0&feature=youtu.be Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:49:20

4. The Stories Behind the Music: Interview with Velvel Pasternak

6/16/2019
Velvel shares fascinating stories from his early years of recording and transcribing Jewish music. This recording is from an event at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in April of 2016. Check out the links below to learn more about Velvel and his tireless work spanning over 50 years of recording, publishing, collecting, and preserving these treasures for generations to come. Velvel passed away on Tuesday, June 11th 2019. It is my hope that the sharing of these stories helps bring comfort to Velvel's beloved wife Goldie and the entire Pasternak family. Original recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE1zPS4BDII&feature=youtu.be Velvel Pasternak: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/12/arts/music/velvel-pasternak-dead.html Tara Publications: https://www.jewishmusic.com/ Velvel & Goldie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2dFw87BN30 Shira Pasternak Be'eri: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/shira-pasternak-beeri/ Nicoach (Lubavitch Nigunim) volume 1: https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/music_cdo/aid/140670/jewish/Volume-1.htm Songs of the Bobover Chassidim volume 1: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/41122 Velvel Pasternak Memorial page: https://www.facebook.com/Velvel-Pasternak-Memorial-page-699690070491434/ Audio editing by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc For questions, comments & advertising: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:03:59

3. Go West, Young Man...and learn to fly - Conversation with Moishy Goldberg & Aaron Huebner

6/5/2019
What started as a late night pipe smoking and ‘remember when’ jam in the garage quickly escalated to a discussion about Chabad elitism, Mormons, and the possibility that we’ve been approaching the game of Limbo (aka life) all wrong. With Aaron Huebner, Moishy Goldberg, and a bit of Sholom Wircberg (more Sholom coming soon) Audio engineered by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Sponsored by: Mushie.co instagram.com/mushie_co Bumper music: Socalled - These Are the Good Old Days youtube.com/watch?v=ADV3avf7K2Y Pet Shop Boys - Go West youtube.com/watch?v=LNBjMRvOB5M Referenced: L’chatchila Ariber chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2718066/jewish/What-Does-Lchatchila-Ariber-Mean.htm chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/140689/jewish/Rabbi-Shmuels-Melody.htm Mr. Vertigo en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Vertigo Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:28:59

2. F*** that! Go call your dad - Conversation with Chanan Rose

5/28/2019
Chanan Rose is a serious man who doesn't take himself too seriously. We sat down for an open-ended conversation about a range of topics including; our collective redemption as a personal calling, his dad, resistance as a teacher, conscious separation as the root of all our problems, and his passion for audio. Audio production by Chanan Rose at Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Sponsored by: Mushie.co instagram.com/mushie_co Bumber music: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Don't_Have_to_Be_Jewish youtube.com/watch?v=1tIhTJAQgmI Books referenced: amazon.com/New-Pair-Glasses-Chuck-Chamberlain/dp/B001GROGCO amazon.com/dp/1936891026/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_L.C7CbJ1QGWXY Diagram referenced: imgur.com/a/Zezcbjy Episode photo credit: Alexa Drew Photography alexadrewphotography.com Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:23:41