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Welcome to the Keeping It Sacred (KITS) podcast! Here, find teachings from our founder, Rabbi Heather Miller. For more information, including videos to accompany these episodes, please visit keepingitsacred.com. And please subscribe!

Rabbi Heather Miller


    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Keeping It Sacred

    S2E7 People Keeping It Sacred with ADVOCATE Rev. Mike Kinman and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 36:29


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred SEASON 2 where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Living Peace, Forging New Paths Forward, Living Authentically, Investing in the Future, Holistic Approaches to Spirituality, Authentic Living, Spiritual Repair, The Power of Convening, and more! In this episode (S2E7) with ADVOCATE Rev. Mike Kinman, we discuss: The beauty of diversity The multiplying effect of interfaith families Finding your people Being Countercultural The problem of Empire-driven Spiritual Communities Looking at things differently than we're taught The process of reconciliation When you lead with love The incredible work of Thistle Farms Housing everyone with extravagant love and more! Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! Check out all that our community has to offer including web content, LIVE learning, and global gatherings-- all FREE! If you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to keepingitsacred.com/our-future. Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S2E6: Kimberly Dueñas and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 30:08


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred SEASON 2 where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Living Peace, Forging New Paths Forward, Living Authentically, Investing in the Future, Holistic Approaches to Spirituality, Authentic Living, Spiritual Repair, The Power of Convening, and more! In this episode (S2E6) with Kimberly Dueñas, topics discussed include: Trusting your path, Grounding through ritual and mindfulness, Discovering Jewish roots and returning to Judaism, Personal awakenings and the power of self-trust, Embodied practice, Jewtina y Co. and building a global community of Latin Jews, Working for freedom for all through antiracism work and anti oppression work, and more! Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! Check out all that our community has to offer including web content, LIVE learning, and global gatherings-- all FREE! If you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to keepingitsacred.com/our-future. Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S2E5: Dr. Melina Abdullah and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 32:03


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred SEASON 2 where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Living Peace, Forging New Paths Forward, Living Authentically, Investing in the Future, Holistic Approaches to Spirituality, Authentic Living, Spiritual Repair, The Power of Convening, and more! In this episode (S2E5) with VISIONARY Dr. Melina Abdullah, Co-Founder of BLM-LA, topics discussed include: The spiritual work of Black Lives Matter, Using every tool to help forward progress, Radically imagining a new world, Investing in the people, Grief work and planting the seeds of hope, Standing up with one another to stop the trauma, Authentic relationships that bind the movement together, and more! Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! Check out all that our community has to offer including web content, LIVE learning, and global gatherings-- all FREE! If you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to keepingitsacred.com/our-future. Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S2E4: Katherine Jenkins Djom and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 38:40


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred SEASON 2 where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Living Peace, Forging New Paths Forward, Living Authentically, Investing in the Future, Holistic Approaches to Spirituality, Authentic Living, Spiritual Repair, The Power of Convening, and more! In this episode (S2E3) with EDUCATOR Dr. Martina Ramirez, topics discussed include: Training up students, Seeing the light within students, Keeping the love going, Growing up in survival mode, Her book _Happier as a Woman_, Finding the loving world of Keeping It Sacred, Cultivating a simple love of the world around us, and more! Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which chan be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S2E3: Dr. Martina Ramirez and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 33:51


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred SEASON 2 where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Living Peace, Forging New Paths Forward, Living Authentically, Investing in the Future, Holistic Approaches to Spirituality, Authentic Living, Spiritual Repair, The Power of Convening, and more! In this episode (S2E3) with EDUCATOR Dr. Martina Ramirez, topics discussed include: Training up students, Seeing the light within students, Keeping the love going, Growing up in survival mode, Her book _Happier as a Woman_, Finding the loving world of Keeping It Sacred, Cultivating a simple love of the world around us, and more! Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which chan be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    A Bit About… Passover

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 12:40


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Passover. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    People Keeping It Sacred S2E2: Rabbi Sally Priesand and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 35:25


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred SEASON 2, a 7-episode web series on YouTube and podcasts. Join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Living Authentically, Women in the Rabbinate, and more. In this episode (S2E2) with TRAILBLAZER Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, America's first woman rabbi, topics discussed include: Opening hearts to the cause of women in the rabbinate, Living authentically, Allowing people to experience the leadership of women rabbis, Evolving faith, Judaism as a way of life The art of imagining, and more! Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About… Passover

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 12:40


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Passover. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About…Tisha B'Av

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 4:31


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Tisha B'Av. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About… Purim

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 8:06


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Purim. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About… Shabbat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 6:01


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Shabbat. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About…The Torah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 17:08


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores The Torah. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About…Sukkot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 2:45


    A bit about… is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that expores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Sukkot. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About... The New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 4:46


    A bit about... is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that explores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the New Year. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    A Bit About... Hanukkah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 10:30


    A bit about... is a new web series from Keeping It Sacred that explores a bit about various holy days in the Jewish tradition. Whether you're new to Judaism or have been celebrating these holy days for years, these episodes are designed to be accessible, relevant, and empowering. This episode explores the holiday of Hanukkah. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    People Keeping It Sacred S2E1: Arun Gandhi and Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 35:45


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred season 2, a 7-episode web series on YouTube and podcasts. Join Rabbi Miller, founder of Keeping It Sacred, and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful, conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: living peace, forging new paths forward, living authentically, investing in the future, holistic approaches to spirituality, spiritual repair, the power of convening, and more! In this episode (S2E1) with Arun Gandhi, topics discussed include: the global gap in wealth, cultivating humility, Mahatma Gandhi‘s inspirational approaches, paying attention to this life, compassion for all, and more! Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode. And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    The Mitzvah of Unlocking Doors: A Yom Kippur 5782 Sermon by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 14:51


    For more information, please see keepingitsacred.com and for video and a pdf of this sermon, please see keepingitsacred.com/sermons Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    We Belong to One Another: A Yom Kippur Sermon 5782 by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 11:41


    For more information, see keepingitsacred.com And for video and a pdf of this sermon, see keepingitsacred.com/sermons Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    Will We Choose Faith? Or Fear? A Rosh HaShanah 5782 Sermon by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 17:42


    For more information, video, and a .pdf, please see keepingitsacred.com/sermons Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    ReSOULutions Gems BONUS Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 7:53


    This episode of ReSOULutions Gems focuses on the bonus chapter of the book. Find the full book ReSOULutions: A Practical Guide for Self Repair by Rabbi Heather Miller of Keeping It Sacred at bookstores everywhere (Amazon, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This episode is also featured as a webcast and can be found on YouTube. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    ReSOULutions Gems: Relationships Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 8:00


    This episode of ReSOULutions Gems focuses on the fourth chapter of the book: Relationships. Find the full book ReSOULutions: A Practical Guide for Self Repair by Rabbi Heather Miller of Keeping It Sacred at bookstores everywhere (Amazon, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This episode is also featured as a webcast and can be found on YouTube. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    ReSOULutions Gems: Redefining Challenge Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 7:21


    This episode of ReSOULutions Gems focuses on the third chapter of the book: Redefining Challenge. Find the full book ReSOULutions: A Practical Guide for Self Repair by Rabbi Heather Miller of Keeping It Sacred at bookstores everywhere (Amazon, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This episode is also featured as a webcast and can be found on YouTube. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    ReSOULutions Gems: Creating Space Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 4:18


    This episode of ReSOULutions Gems focuses on the second chapter of the book: Creating Space. Find the full book ReSOULutions: A Practical Guide for Self Repair by Rabbi Heather Miller of Keeping It Sacred at bookstores everywhere (Amazon, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This episode is also featured as a webcast and can be found on YouTube. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    ReSOULutions Gems: Encouraging Growth Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 5:39


    This episode of ReSOULutions Gems focuses on the first chapter of the book: Encouraging Growth. Find the full book ReSOULutions: A Practical Guide for Self Repair by Rabbi Heather Miller of Keeping It Sacred at bookstores everywhere (Amazon, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This episode is also featured as a webcast and can be found on YouTube. Please feel encouraged and welcome to share this episode! And please join our LIVE learning opportunities all FREE which can be found here: www.keepingitsacred.com/upcoming-1 And if you found this content valuable and would like to help sustain our sacred work with a voluntary financial contribution, please head over to www.keepingitsacred.com/our-future. There, you can also find opportunities to connect, enjoy LIVE learning, and gather with folks from all around the world. Together, we're #keepingitsacred…

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E7: Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 29:55


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E7) with Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson, topics discussed include: The prophetic mandate Serving the broader community A moral obligation to care for each other Politics on the pulpit Being enhanced by one another's religion Reforming religion with relevance The profundity of caterpillars Quarantine as a moment to reimagine Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E6: Serena Poon interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 34:43


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E6) with Serena Poon, topics discussed include: Claiming faith for yourself Growing up as a pastor's kid Being your full self with God Coming out and what it will mean for parents Coming out for your spiritual health Re-creating an inclusive religious community Claiming tradition for your kids  Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E5: Jethro Heiko interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 24:13


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E5) with Jethro Heiko, topics discussed include: His game on loving and caring for the dying Creating psychological safety through structure Conversations that are perceived as scary For-profit models that align with social justice causes Engaging kids  Releasing grief Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E4: Professor Helen Kim interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 37:37


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E4) with Professor Helen Kim, topics discussed include: Her book called JewAsian How the field of study and the community of Jews of color has been changing over the past decade Tracking institutional attention to Jews of Color Raising Jews of Color A Conversion Story Being Jewish in Walla Walla Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E3: Benjamin Simpson interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 25:32


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E3) with Benjamin Simpson, topics discussed include: Ways of relating to texts historically and analytically Relating to God as an authoritarian, vs. spirit Being gay and religious Transitioning from a wrestle with God and moving toward an embrace Deep meanings of Religious relics How covid has impacted church life  Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E2: Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 35:21


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E2) with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, topics discussed include: Spirituality in sacred texts Spiritual leadership during this time of Covid The diversity within Orthodox Judaism  The importance of mental health Balance in Judaism Sources of strength during Covid Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    People Keeping It Sacred S1E1: Kelly Suzanne Saulsberry interviewed by Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 28:34


    Welcome to People Keeping It Sacred (PKITS) where you can join Rabbi Miller and seven thoughtful friends for intelligent, joyful conversations about personal spiritual narratives. Topics include: Queer Religiosity, Mental Health and COVID, Jews of Color, Efecting Legislative Change, Living our Values, Honoring Ancestors, and more! In this episode (S1E1) with Kelly Suzanne Saulsberry, topics discussed include: A religious journey to Buddhism  Public policy as a tool for making change Working through people's resistance to change  Hyper-curating information online The gift of waking up in the morning The importance of remembering loved ones Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe! To recommend a guest for season 2, and to sponsor a future episode, please contact us at rabbiheathermiller.com/contact Together, we're #keepingitsacred...

    HHDS 5781: The Power of the Pivot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 12:35


    Here, Rabbi Heather Miller, founder of Keeping It Sacred (KITS), offers her Yom Kippur 5781 sermon called, “The Power of the Pivot.” For more, please visit www.rabbiheathermiller.com

    HHDS 5781: Your Wildest Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 7:54


    Here, Rabbi Heather Miller, founder of Keeping It Sacred (KITS), offers her Kol Nidrei 5781 sermon called, “Your Wildest Imagination.” For more, please visit www.rabbiheathermiller.com

    HHDS 5781: We Are Profoundly Connected

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 8:49


    Here, Rabbi Heather Miller, founder of Keeping It Sacred (KITS), offers her Rosh Hashanah 5781 sermon called, “We Are Profoundly Connected.” For more, including the video of this piece, please visit www.rabbiheathermiller.com

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