Rabbi Laura's Podcast

A deeply personal and candid interview with the UK Minister for Faith, Stephen Greenhalgh. Stephen speaks about openly mourning his mother who died from coronavirus, the pros and cons of hierarchical religion and how Christmas will pan out.

Journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt talks about her experiences in occupying the space between being Jewish, a person of colour and left-wing. She also talks about Jessica Krug, the academic who recently admitted that she lied about being black, and being trolled on Twitter.

Giles gives his view on Cancel Culture and what he sees as a narrowing of our ability to engage in discourse. "I'm very against Cancel Culture and I don't give a damn if people want to cancel me for that"

Brainy, funny, honourable, wise, open-minded and open-hearted: Lord Danny Finkelstein (why isn't he Prime Minister?)

The Whitehall Correspondent at the Sunday Times and author of Left Out describes the volatile atmosphere in the Leader’s Office, and the inside stories from prominent figures of the Labour Party who spoke to him candidly

What does diversity really mean in a religious setting? Why are marathons akin to prayer? Rabbi Celia Surget explains her role as Chair of Reform Rabbis and Cantors UK, and her rabbinic journey through four countries across two continents.

Should volunteers ask people who are shielding "what are your end-of-life wishes?" Leading sociologist Professor Margaret Harris discusses: Where did the NHS's management of volunteers go wrong? How have volunteer demographics changed? And what happens when religion is involved?

How would you explain other religions to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church of England? Meet the man whose job that is. "We need to become a bit more vulnerable" "The Church of England is becoming a strange minority"

Rachel Anticoni is the Chief Operating Officer at The Royal Free Hospital, London. As a trained nurse and experienced NHS director, she talks about dealing with "the 11th plague" and working out how to do what had never been done before to deal with the demands of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ambassador Neil Wigan OBE is UK Ambassador to the State of Israel. In this fascinating conversation with Rabbi Laura, Neil explains how he juggles the delicacies of diplomacy at such a high octane moment in Israeli history.

Britain’s first and third female rabbis join Rabbi Laura to discuss the enormous changes they have seen and brought about over the past 45 years. They explain why “you cannot be Jewish alone” and discuss the intriguing surge in the number of people currently converting to Judaism. In essence, this is a conversation about the motivations, transformations and joys of becoming Jewish. Rabbi Jackie Tabick, the first female British rabbi, is Convenor of the Reform Rabbinic Court, which oversees many Jewish life cycle moments, including conversion. Rabbi Sybil Sheridan runs Reform Judaism’s online conversion course

Former Labour Party Adviser, political commentator, stand up comedian and radio presenter Ayesha Hazarika joins Rabbi Laura for a conversation about the Labour Party under Kier Starmer, Muslim communities in the UK and her experience working on the Equality Act during the last Labour Government. Ayesha also reveals whether or not she has her own plans to run for Parliament and discuses her brand new Drive Time weekend slot on Times Radio.

How does she manage it all? Emma Kane is CEO of Newgate Communications, part of the fastest growing global PR company. She is the Chair of the Barbican Centre Trust and of Target Ovarian Cancer and a Director of Nightingale-Hammerson residential care home.

Krish Ravel Director and Founder of Faith in Leadership, talks about immigration, training Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith leaders as a Hindu. "There is a light at the end of the tunnel, even if we can't see it."

Expect clarity and challenge from Gary Sacks, successful businessman and outstanding philanthropist who went "from a nobody" to making a lasting imprint on British society. Gary discusses leaving Apartheid society when he saw the treatment of other South Africans "whose blood was as red as mine"; growing a super successful business from a furniture store to property empire and philanthropy champion.

Julie Siddiqi, a national gender campaigner and broadcaster, including Thought For The Day talks about life in COIVD and Ramadan, the essence of Islam 'Muslims have complicated it [Islam]', terrorism 'I die inside as we all do when there is a terrorist attack'.

5 rabbis discuss the joys, pain and challenges of reinventing Judaism during COVID-19. Dilemmas of leadership under pressure

Coaching that regathers in and integrating all of our talents, skills and qualities. People are wonderful with gifts to bring that we need to bring so the world benefits

Following the tragic loss of Molly Rose, the Russell family and their friends founded the Molly Rose Foundation which focus is on suicide prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25. Ian talks about Molly and the Foundation's work to help spot those suffering from mental illness and connect them to the help, support and practical advice they need

'Star Striker' Martin Lewis as his very best: righteous indignation, fighting other people's corner financially. Values, drive, competition, and sense of belonging.

A late night intimate and honest conversation about vulnerability, surviving COVID-19, how we die matters, Jews and resilience, turbulence and exercise.

Mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin joins Rabbi Laura to tell his extraordinary story of survival and how he is handling his mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown. Rabbi Laura's new book, Bitesize Resilience, mentioned at the start of this episode, is available for pre-order from Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y8cvonuw All profits will go to the Molly Rose Foundation, set up in memory of Molly Russell. The foundation’s aim is suicide prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25.

Jeremy Brier, Barrister with Essex Court Chambers and former Conservative Parliamentary Candidate in Luton, joins Rabbi Laura to discuss the state of Britain in 2020. Jeremy, a former debating champion, laments the inability in some sections of our society to hold constructive conversations on controversial topics and describes his journey from Labour Party member to Conservative Party candidate.

Spiritually uplifting conversation about a life long of activism and advocacy for women, refugees, those in poverty and the Green Party with the Head of Global Advocacy for Islamic Relief Worldwide

Outstanding journalist and commentator on Israeli politics, Ultra Orthodox Jews and the Jewish world.

National Treasure and BBC journalist, Caroline Wyatt talks about her life, the Pope, matchmaking her biological parents. Wisdom and grace personified

Two leading human rights lawyers join Rabbi Laura to discuss the human rights implications of the restrictions on our lives that we are experiencing during the current crisis. Adam Wagner acts as specialist adviser to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, specifically concerning issues relating to covid-19. Richard Hermer QC is a leading barrister with a wealth of high profile international experience defending human rights.

Senior Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner talks to the wonderful Reverend Richard Coles on his birthday. The perfect chat to listen to on an isolating day indoors, the pair discuss the role of clergy in the time of coronavirus and ask if recent times represented a golden age of living. Rev Richard also gives us a special treat on his accordion.