In the Valley of Giants

Ask Rabbi Dorfman #2: On location at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

This clip is a Q&A session filmed on a rooftop in Jerusalem, where the speaker answers a wide range of Jewish and philosophical questions. The discussion moves from creat

Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing & Propaganda | Joseph Cohen | ITVOG #42

Joseph Cohen joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel advocacy, the online information war, antisemitism, the Israel–Palestine conflict, and the role o

The Desire To Live: Understanding And Preventing Suicide | Rabbi Shalom Hammer | ITVOG #41

Rabbi Shalom Hammer on suicide prevention, trauma, and how to respond with care.Rabbi Sholom Hammer shares how his family’s loss became a mission to educate communities a

When Rebellion Becomes Righteous: Jewish Heavy Metal | Dovi Halpern | ITVOG #40

How does Jewish metal become a vehicle for faith, identity, and healing?In this episode, Dove Halpern—better known as Hashem’s Warrior—joins the conversation to share how

Let My People Eat | Josh Berkowitz | ITVOG #39

In this episode, Josh Berkowitz, owner of Edenwalk in New York, shares his unique experiences managing a kosher Jewish restaurant, the complexities of kosher certificatio

Is GLP-1 the G-d Drug? | Dr. Brian Fertig | ITVOG #38

Tune in to learn why GLP-1 drugs are being called some of the most important therapies of the 21st century.How GLP-1s Impact Weight, Metabolism, and Addiction with Dr. Br

The Operation Restoring Forgotten Jewish Heroes | Shalom Lamm | ITVOG #37

https://www.operationbenjamin.org/ Most companies overlook one of the most profound ethical dilemmas in modern warfare—how to fight with integrity while preserving innoc

The Modern-Day David's Lyre | Lenny Solomon | ITVOG #36

In this episode: Lenny Solomon, the pioneer of modern Jewish parody music and founder of Shlock Rock, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on music, creativity, fait

From Kotor II to Fallout: How great stories change us | Chris Avellone | ITVOG #35

Deep inside storytelling and game design, Chris Avellone reveals how to craft narratives that resonate on a spiritual and psychological level—and how those principles can

Ask Rabbi Dorfman #1: On location at the Temple of Poseidon

Most people think prophecy and ancient texts are too vague to matter — but what if understanding them could transform how you see faith, purpose, and the future? In this

Storyteller of the Infinite | Rav Nachman Seltzer | ITVOG Ep. 34

In this episode of In the Valley of Giants, host Yonatan Dorfman sits down with prolific author Nachman Seltzer to explore the inner workings of professional Jewish digit

Where the People Are Going | Dr. Brian Asquith | ITVOG Ep. 33

In this insightful interview, economist Brian Asquith discusses the complex relationship between population decline and economic health, exploring cultural, technological

Architect of the New World's Foundation | Rabbi Steven Burg | ITVOG Ep. 32

In this episode, the host sits down with Rabbi Steven Berg, CEO of Aish HaTorah, to explore how modern Jewish outreach has transformed from the physical truth-seekers of

The Past Lives Through Us | Rabbi Mordechai Becher | ITVOG Ep. 31

In this episode, Rav Yonatan Dorfman sits down with historian Rabbi Mordechai Becher to explore how the Jewish people historically managed to survive and thrive after the

M̶r̶. Rabbi Universe | Elchanan Brody | ITVOG Ep. 30

In this interview, Haredi powerlifter and coach Elchanan Brody discusses how he views weightlifting as a healthy physical and mental vessel that actually enhances his Tor

The Soldier in the Devil's Playground | Baruch Baitch | ITVOG Ep. 29

In the interview conversation, retired US Army Sergeant First Class Baruch Baitch shares how his modern Orthodox upbringing and early exposure to anti-Semitism in Michiga

Philosophy: Deep Wisdom or Spiritual Poison? | Rabbi Jeremy Kagan | ITVOG Ep. 28

In this interview, Rabbi Jeremy Kagan shares his personal journey from studying secular philosophy at Yale University to finding his ultimate grounding in Orthodox Judais

Chasing Truth: Showing You the Story They Won't | Corey Gil-Shuster | ITVOG Ep. 27

In this week's episode, Rav Yonatan Dorfman talks with Corey Gil-Shuster, creator of the "Ask Project," to share his firsthand experiences conducting unfiltered conversat

Conversing with the Wolf King | Stephen Keech | ITVOG Ep. 26

In this week's episode, Rabbi Yonatan Dorfman and Stephen Keech, lead singer of the metal band Haste the Day, explore the powerful intersection of heavy metal and spiritu

The Angel in the Outfield | Ari Kafka | ITVOG Ep. 25

Explore the extraordinary transformation of Ari Kafka, who pivoted from the high-stakes world of professional baseball as a Seattle Mariners draftee to a career of profou