Are We Raising a FRAGILE Generation? | Rabbi Daniel Kalish | Behind the Bima #191

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Have we made Judaism too comfortable? In this episode of Behind the Bima, the Rabbis are joined by Rabbi Daniel Kalish to confront a growing shift in Jewish education: the move toward constant affirmation, emotional insulation, and making Torah feel “gishmak.” Is that producing strength — or dependency? Is today’s chinuch culture is building resilience or softening it. What is the role of struggle in avodas Hashem? When does positivity help — and when does it hinder? This conversation forces a serious question: are we preparing children for real spiritual growth, or protecting them from it? This season of Behind the Bima is sponsored by Julie Charlestein & Darryl Benjamin in honor of their grandparents, Morton & Malvina Charlestein, and their children, Ruby and Maccabi Benjamin. 🆕 New episodes release Tuesdays at 6:00 AM EST 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Behind the Bima: https://www.youtube.com/@rabbiefremgoldberg === CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Banter 13:15 - Rabbi Daniel Kalish Interview === Also available on Apple and Spotify: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-bima/id1513477929 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hhhCkfDDy9ppIOnASBvjQ

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