LIVES
Will focus on conversations with individuals who've gone beyond their comfort zone and are willing to discuss it.
Not wanting to draw attention to themselves and to ensure the highest level of authenticity, they can choose to be anonymous.
LEADERS
Will focus on conversations with individuals who are leaders in a particular field and want impact it meaningfully.
This includes authors, philanthropists, educators, and non-profit leaders.
C & P
Periodically, conversations between Chanie and Peretz will be featured so that listeners can enjoy their perspectives and thoughts on a range of topics.
Topics will range from current events, books they are reading, or reflections on life in general.
Latest Episodes
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Unconventional Tikkun Olam
Judaism is indeed about the mission of Tikkun Olam – and viewing it otherwise comes with consequences – only the Olam is not the conventional one. Listen and share your thoughts at anewconvo.com or Facebook.com/anewconvo. This podcast series was sponsored by Dana ‘14 and Tzvi Simpson. To sponsor future podcasts email chanie@anewconvo.com.
Read MoreTO Buy In or NOT to Buy In, to Judaism?
For adults, adapting Judaism needs to be an informed choice, otherwise the consequences are dire. We explore the reasons to buy in or not to buy in. Current efforts on the part of Judaism’s marketers (i.e. educational and outreach institutions) to make it more appealing are futile. We conclude with offering a new language and…
Read MoreLatest Essays
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Each podcast is accompanied with an essay highlighting some of its points to further develop the conversation.
Students and Giving; Our Responsibility
A summary of our podcast Students and Giving; Our Responsibility. Peretz: This past week we re-introduced our students to a concept we developed a few years back, inviting them to become Shareholders of Chabad at Brandeis at $10 a month. Becoming a Shareholder is a lot more than a financial gift, it’s a statement of value and partnership.…
Read MoreEP 6: The Antidote to Narcissism: Investment
When Chanie and I married, 19 years ago today, the 11th of Shevat, we were committed to living our lives together and raising our future family as Shluchim (emissaries) of the Rebbe. In simpler terms that meant to be wholly dedicated to positively impact the lives of individuals and the world. It also meant to do…
Read MoreLive Conversations
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To bring these podcasts to life we discuss some of them with students at Brandeis University in an open and engaging forum. The conversations are held when school is in session. They are streamed on Facebook Live, then posted
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About us and our conversations
Through our leadership of the Chabad House at Brandeis University we have been engaging in nuanced and authentic conversations with a broad and diverse group of people.
Now we are highlighting these trademark conversations with the public so that its impact can expand beyond Waltham, MA.