We want more than just to get by in life. How do we actually do something great? Rabbi Ari Zucker has an excellent piece of advice to help us along. Rabbi Ari Zucker is the Assistant Principle of Judaic Studies at the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy. Previously a Rebbe and Director of Academic Services at the Skokie Yeshiva, Rabbi Zucker received Semicha at RIETS and holds an M.A. in Education from YU's Azrieli School for Education and Administration.

"Never During the Rabbi's Speech!" (Or: How to Begin Independent Torah Study) with Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier

Three Steps Forward is a podcast that helps us make and find practical paths in Judaism towards the things we need to build a better life for ourselves and the people we love.We will develop the tools to help us pray meaningfully, be there for others in suffering, and create a Shabbat environment that lifts the people around us. The things we find will carry us through the week, no matter what comes.The Three Steps Forward podcast is part of the broader Three Steps Forward workshop and panels program in the United Orthodox Synagogues.You can also check out Rabbi Sprung's Parsha Pick-Me-Up podcast for a short insight into the weekly Torah portion each week. Find the Parsha Pick-Me-Up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.