Discussions on Jewish peoplehood and what we all have in common. From Israel, to Jewish food, Jewish history, and the impact of Jews on general society.
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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wi ...
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Gila Fine The event was co-sponsored by The New Shul and BMH-BJ About The Event: “Women in the Talmud are generally marginal and almost always anonymous – the daughters, sisters, and wives of prominent rabbis. The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic explores the stories of the exceptions, the six named heroines o…
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In this episode of The Jewish World, Rabbi Elchanan Poupko sits down with sexuality educator and cultural critic Dr. Logan Levkoff to discuss Netflix’s new hit series, Nobody Wants That. Together, they unpack the complex themes woven into the show, exploring whether it perpetuates stereotypes or even antisemitic tropes and what this portrayal might…
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Judaism and Anti-Intellectualism
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elias Sacks The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: We live in an anti-intellectual age—a time of scientific skepticism, doubts about the value of higher education, and hostility toward many forms of expertise and advanced learning. But anti-intellectualism is not an exclusively modern devel…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz and esteemed scholar Dr. Mehnaz Afridi come together for a virtual conversation on Muslim-Jewish collaboration in support of democracy and tolerance. Dr. Afridi, a respected Muslim expert on genocide, has been a powerful ally to the Jewish community. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Steven Windmueller The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: This session will examine the history of Jewish political engagement, explore the types of Jewish political actors, and analyze why American politics has such significant meaning and impact on the Jewish community. As we approach one…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: A Journey from Peshat to Derash Follow the story of Serach, the daughter of Asher. There is a mountain of Midrashim written about her, yet only six words are written in the Torah! We will follow the breadcrumbs and piece together the story of…
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Mt. Sinai: What Happened to Whom, and When?
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion. About The Event: We all know that way back when the Torah was given to the Israelites at Mt. Sinai. But was it only given to the Israelites? Was it an event that already happened, or is it an event constantly in the making? Learning from texts …
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Steven Windmueller The Event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ. About The Event: The Gaza Conflict has no doubt changed the landscape of the Middle East, redefined Israeli society and culture, and impacted American Jewry. In this presentation, we will be examining these key transformative factors, evaluating the long-te…
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Zeichick Family Lecture: Kol Kolot – Every Voice, Every Vote
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Jonah Pesner The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix About The Event: Kol Kolot – Every Voice, Every Vote – Why the American Jewish Community and our society more broadly needs to work for an Inclusive Democracy, in which all voices are hear…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine, …
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The Bridge Between Science and Faith: A Conversation with Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz has a conversation with Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer, hosts of the "Physics to God" podcast. Elie Feder earned a PhD in mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and received Rabbinic ordination from his rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Chait. Since 2004, Elie has been a mathematics professor at Kingsborough Community College …
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhD The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel and BMH-BJ About The Event: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish spiritual practices like Jewish meditation, Jewish yoga, and contemplative Torah study were becoming increasingly mainstream. The pandemic only accelerated these trends, as reco…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About The Event: The ideology espoused by the elected representatives of the party called “Religious Zionism” is, understandably, seen to represent Religious Zionist philosophy and the philosophy of the Religious Zionist community. But this is far from accurate, both from an ideological perspect…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Ariel Evan Mayse The event was co-hosted by Temple Solel About The Event: Explore the full range of Jewish literature connected to environmental consciousness and action, from Tanakh, Talmud, and halakhah to mysticism, poetry, and philosophy. We aim to grapple with some of the pressing ecological, social, a…
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In this captivating episode, Rabbi Elchanan Poupko sits down with acclaimed author Jennifer S. Brown to discuss her novel The Whisper Sister, a powerful narrative set in the Prohibition era. Together, they delve into the Jewish immigrant experience on the Lower East Side, exploring themes of Jewish identity and assimilation, the rise of the Jewish …
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Was the Apostle Paul a Jewish Thinker?
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elias Sacks The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: For centuries, it has been common for Jews to tell the following story about ancient Jewish and Christian history: while Jesus was a Jew who never intended to break from Judaism, one of his followers, the apostle Paul, was born Jewish but had a con…
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"It Takes Two to Torah": A Book Interview with Rabbi Dov Linzer & His Co-Author Abigail Pogrebin
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Dov Linzer & his Co-Author Abigail Pogrebin about their new book together "It Takes Two to Torah" published by Fig Tree Books. Their book discusses 52 weekly readings of the Torah in this adaptation of their Parsha in Progress podcast. Rabbi Linzer studied for many years at Yeshivat Har Etzion, was a mem…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabba Shani Gross The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: In this class, we will explore what, if anything, Jewish tradition has to say about why we gather. What is the unique potential that can take place in Jewish communal gatherings, and what might be the dangers or pitfalls? Together we will…
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Community member and attorney Judy Schaffert talks about judicial integrity, its appearance on this year's ballot, what’s at stake, and what it entails. Judy Schaffert, a longtime member of Temple Solel in Paradise Valley, studied as a member of the Wexner Foundation Heritage Program, mentors with the Women’s Leadership Institute, and has taught at…
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Over the past two centuries, migrations and other historical events have led to major changes in the linguistic profile of Jewish communities around the world. Yiddish is thriving in Hasidic communities, even as its use is dimi…
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The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg The event was co-sponsored by Arizona State University Jewish Studies About the Event: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, will interview Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg about his latest book, The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism. The Triumph of Life…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Yisroel Juskowicz The event was co-hosted By Beth El Phoenix About the Event: In this class, we will focus on exploring each person’s unique potential, and learn some inspiring Torah ideas about potential. About the Speaker: Rabbi Yisroel Juskowitz is a noted artist, musician, author, and speaker. He has perfor…
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Are We REALLY in Mourning for the Temple? And if Not What’s the Point of Tisha B’Av?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Micah Streiffer The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the Event: The solemn fast of Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av) commemorates the destruction of the ancient Temple. In this session, we will explore its meaning for modern Jews. What are the lessons to be learned from this ancient Jewish tragedy? How does …
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The Biblical Roots of Anti-Semitism
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: Each year at the Pesach Seder we state that in every generation our people have experienced hatred. But when did it all start? We will investigate the earliest story of Anti-Semitism in the Torah, and hopefully learn some vital …
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A virtual event presentation by Rabba Sara Hurwitz The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Is anger ever a useful tool to bring about change? Or is anger destructive and unbecoming for leaders? Does gender bias inherently affect the way we experience angry male or female leaders? Finally, can Yalta, one of the few named…
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The Great (Non-Jewish) Kings of Jewish History: (Cyrus, Alexander, and Julian)
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: As a small people, Jews have always been at the whim of larger empires. We know of the kings who oppressed our people, so let’s spend time familiarizing ourselves with kings who restored our people’s fortunes. *Source Sheet: https://doc…
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Russ Linden The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: January 6. Our polarized society. Oct. 7. The war in Gaza. The impact of climate change. Chaos at our Southern Border … The problems are everywhere, and they seem overwhelming. We Jews are a people of hope. Indeed, Israel’s national anthem …
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sits with Rav Gavriel Reiss to talk about Rav Yehuda Ashkenazi. Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei K…
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Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei Kedem in southern Judea to create a farm that would not only serve to help Jews learn to live…
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6 Knocks of Repentance- What Are the Critical Lessons Israeli Society Needs to Learn After October 7th?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About the Event: Maimonides writes that one who looks at past tragedies as mere happenstance is acting “cruelly”. Rather, the events of the past must goad us to introspection. Using the writing of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik as a model, we will explore how to suggest directions of introspection th…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jacob Siegel Temple Solel co-hosted the event About the event: “Business as usual” is leading us to rising economic suffering, societal division, and climate crisis. A new approach promises socially responsible investing by looking at “environmental, social, and governance (ESG)” concerns. Amid the new buzzword…
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Yonatan Neril About the Event: Rabbi Yonatan Neril will explore Jewish teachings that relate to ecology and why it’s so critical that Jewish communities mobilize to address the climate crisis. We are facing the greatest challenge we have ever faced and Jewish wisdom has a critical role in informing va…
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What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This? Jews, Prison, and Spirituality
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elaine Leeder The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the event: For the last twenty-eight years Elaine Leeder has been working in prisons, first at Elmira Correctional Facility, then San Quentin, and now in prisons all over California. Her teaching, then running self-help groups and now doing Victim/O…
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"Testimonies Without Boundaries" - Stories of the October 7th Massacre | Interview with Alon Penzel
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Join Rabbi Elchanan Poupko in this compelling interview with Alon Penzel, the author of "Testimonies Without Boundaries: Israel, October 7th 2023." Penzel delves into the harrowing events of the October 7th massacre carried out by Hamas terrorists, providing a platform for the survivors' voices and the meticulous work of forensic teams. In this hea…
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In this compelling episode, join Rabbi Elchanan Poupko as he sits down with Jacqui Schulefand to discuss the controversial film "Israelism." Jacqui reveals how she and others were misled into participating in the film and the profound impact it has had on their lives. She shares her fears about the film potentially fueling antisemitism and addresse…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. David Harbater Co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion & BMH-BJ About the Event: Throughout history, billions of people worldwide have studied the biblical account of creation without realizing that there is not one account but rather two separate and competing accounts. Through a careful reading of the text,…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller Beth El Phoenix co-hosted the event About the Event: The current conflict that has seen a revival of the discussion regarding the Jewish right to establish a state in the Land of Israel has occasioned a renewed focus on the dynamics of sovereignty. Beyond a doubt, implementing Jewish sovere…
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A virtual event presentation by Melanie Gruenwald About the Event: Be fully present to what is present, and integrate past and future into this moment - Kabbalah Experience Awareness Practice Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it we are in harmony with reality - Pema Chodron These constantly changing times can be…
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. David Sanders About the event: Have you been curious about your relationship with time? What makes today Wednesday, or 5 o’clock? While we acknowledge that time never stands still, what has made us feel time dragging on or moving quickly? The Counting of the Omer contains many insights about our relationship to a…
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Beyond Cleaning Our Room: Responsibilities and Opportunities in Honoring Our Parents As They Age
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Edward Bernstein The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: The fifth of the Ten Commandments is “Honor your father and mother.” It is one of the few commandments in the Torah that attaches a reward for its successful performance: “that your days may be long.” We might think that if we follow the com…
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A hybrid event by Rabbi Mike Feuer The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the event: American Jewry stands at a crossroads. Facing such great risks and real opportunities requires clarity of vision, confidence in identity, and readiness for action. All of these are elements of a heroic stance. Join Rav Mike Feuer in an exploration of what Jew…
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A Conversation with Rabbi Mike Feuer: What Does Victory Look Like in Today’s Israel-Gaza War?
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sat down with Rabbi Mike Feuer to discuss what victory looks like in today’s Israel-Gaza War. Rav Mike Feuer is an educator, content creator, and spiritual counselor. He teaches and inspires people around the world through his Jewish Story History podcast and the Jewish Heroism Project. Whether working through teaching, …
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Gil Gershon Tivon and Dr. Shirli Regev The event was co-sponsored by Beth El Phoenix About the Event: Compassion, kindness & dignity are the three key ingredients needed in most human communications and relationships. They underline emotional intelligence and imply the presence of our soul and heart in huma…
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This Antisemitic Moment on the College Campus: An Analysis of the Hostility and Hatred Directed at Jewish Students
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: In this seminar, we will consider how we’ve arrived at this moment of an outpouring of anti-Jewish venom on campus and what can be done to reintroduce civility and mutual respect between the alienated and offended groups. What is…
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How Were Women the Heroines of the Passover Story and What Rituals Have We Taken on to Honor Them?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Sharona Halickman The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: How were women the heroines of the Passover story and what rituals have we taken on to honor them? Do women traditionally recline at the Seder? What is a Miriam’s cup? Are women obliged to drink the four cups of wine? About the Speaker: …
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How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Boris Draznin The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Dr. Draznin will discuss How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity, the book he published (Cambridge Scholar Publishing) in 2023. The book and his presentation will reveal current answers to old questions as to …
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A virtual event presentation by Noam Zion About the Event: In this class, we will address the question: How will you celebrate your seder in a time in which so much is lo b’seder (not in order), in a time of war, collateral damage to civilians, endangered hostages, and various kinds of worldwide antisemitism? The problems will not be resolved by Se…
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A virtual event presentation by Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: American Jewish Women have made enormous strides over the past century, opening up new avenues for women to engage meaningfully with Judaism and Jewish life. In so doing, they have enriched not only their own lives but also …
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Yehuda Albin on the importance of Jewish learning. As the founder of The Ember Foundation and TORAHUB, Yehuda has “built” a synagogue and school without walls. Since moving to Chicago in 1994, he has personally touched hundreds of people with his engaging educational style. Raised in Scarsdale, NY, in a …
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Marc Gitler About the Event: From Jesus to Shabtai Zevi to the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe, over the past 2000 years, numerous people, or at least their followers, have fashioned themselves the long sought-after Messiah. But how does one prove that he or she is the true Messiah? While the messianic figures of the pas…
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