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Join your host Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and with her special guest, performer Daniella Rabbani as they break down the weekly portion in the Hebrew Bible and get ready for Shabbat. (We've been friends for years and want to share the type of conversations we have as two thoughtful and proud Jewish thinkers). Enjoy our relaxation wind-down, study session, relate it all to current events, and get a little Jewish with us! Make sure to sing along with Shalom Aleichem as we welcome in Shabbat for a peaceful weekend. Shalom in your phone!

Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt


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    Shavuot: Chosen people & a Lesson for Bradley Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 44:38


    It's Shavuot! This episode Rabbi Becky and Daniella Rabbani planned to discuss Shavuot, the wheat harvest and holiday of revelation, receiving the 10 Commandments on Mount Sinai. It also happens to be King David's Birthday. Did you know that King David was a red head? Well Daniella and Becky dive in about appearance and stereotypical portrayals of Jews in the media, discussing the recent hot-topic of Bradley Cooper playing famed M.O.T composer Leonard Bernstein with a prosthetic nose in "Maestro." What lessons can we learn and relate back to the Book of Ruth and King David. How do we choose better and choose to live Godly lives without offensive tropes? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Lag B'Omer: Light it Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 29:17


    This week it's Lag B'Omer, the holiday you may have never heard about.... when we celebrate light, fire, and learning. Counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot can be a sad time until we get to the 33rd day, or Lag B'Omer, when we celebrate love, light and lots of stuff (including Daniella's wedding anniversary). Learn about the great Bar Kochba Revolt, Shimon Bar Yochai and our understanding of what it means to be in this transition period between freedom and elation - when we get the Torah. Let this holiday arrive and allow some of it's light to bring joy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Yom HaShoah: Stories to never forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 33:34


    Join Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and Daniella Rabbani as they share Holocaust stories and reflections on Israel's Holocaust Memorial Day. Rabbi Becky recounts stories from Henia Bryer in the documentary available here and Daniella shares her experience as a grandchild of survivors and keeper of their stories. Daniella sings an emotional song in Yiddish and encourages Jewish joy as a response to the trauma of WWII. Enjoy Daniella's film OMA exploring the same themes as the next generation learns from the lessons of the Holocaust. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Passover: Miracles & Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 17:28


    Don't Passover this episode of Shalom in Your phone with @myhotrabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and Daniella Rabbani. This week on Shalom in your Phone we break down Passover's miracles. Why did we need so many plagues? Why all the extra hoopla? Why do we have so much structure around a holiday about freedom? What does having so much order really mean about a place for rules and god's say In our lives? Have a happy holiday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Purim Podcast - Women, Disguise, and Assimilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 21:11


    Shalom In Your Phone and Hag Sameach! Welcome to Season 2: with Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and Daniella Rabbani discussing Jewish holidays! Join the conversation about the Jewish calendar and festivals. We'll interpret the meaning behind the holiday and then relate it to modern day. First up: Purim! It's all about hidden meanings. The Megillah or Book of Esther tells the story of when an evil Persian minister, Haman (boo), tried to murder all the Jews in the world. Queen Esther, saved the day and her people! How and why did her hiding her Judaism actually help her? How does this relate to modern day? Have a happy happy Purim! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cracks, Calves and Cancel Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 28:31


    Hang onto your tablets, we are about to get crackin' on parashat Ki Tisa. Here we have the dramatic story of the golden calf, a terrible moment when the Israelites panic and create a false idol while Moses is away receiving the 10 commandments. What can we learn about forgiveness, cancel culture and the very human tendency to make major mistakes but need to move forward from them? contributor Daniella Rabbani shares personal stories and weighs in with insights spanning from botox, harassment and the Holocaust. Let's get Jewish! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Whoops: Accountability & Revelation in Torah and Whoopie Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 39:01


    This week, in parashat Truma, we are commanded to bring donations in order to build a tabernacle. This will be the ultimate place for daily divine expression and revelation. But it will also be a place to take accountability for all the mistakes we make. This week Rabbi Becky and Daniella take a look at how pop-culture held Whoopie Goldberg accountable for statements made about the Holocaust that were totally wrong, hurtful and harmful to the Jewish community. Daniella shares her raw emotion and family stories from their survival of the Shoa. Is there an opportunity for revelation hidden after Whoopie takes accountability? May this be a more restful week for all! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Jewish Principles in Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 28:26


    In the portion between the 10 Commandments and the Golden Calf, Parashat Mishpatim lists laws upon laws that help put those 10 principles in action and deepens our understanding of Jewish law and ethics. This week on Shalom In Your Phone, Rabbi Becky shares teachings from the specifics of some of the laws: why having ideals WITH behaviors that uphold them is what it means to be really mindful. Daniella Rabbani shares how this relates to her work about being attuned in life and relationships. Shabbat Shalom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    10 Commandments & 1 week after Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 28:47


    Shalom in Your Phone and everywhere! This week's portion, Yitro, begins with Moses' father-in-law, Yitro, joining up with Moses and giving him a great piece of advice... :"Moses you can't do it all alone. Yes, you are a leader, but you need help." After setting up a system of lower courts and advisors to help Moses deal with the huge responsibility of the Israelites, G-d then tells Moses to ascend Mt. Sinai to receive the 10 commandments. With special guest Daniella Rabbani, Rabbi Becky discusses the importance of leadership, working together, and combatting antisemitism, especially after the recent attack on a Texas Synagogue on January 15, 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Splitting the Sea

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    This week in Parashat Beshalach, Moses performs one of the most iconic miracles in the Torah. With Pharoah's army chasing after the Israelites, who are encamped at the edge of the waters, Moses is commanded to lift his staff and arm over the Red Sea. He parts the sea, making a path for the Israelite's to cross to freedom on the other side. Rabbi Becky and Daniella discuss this event, the significance of Moses's staff, and the short-lived gratitude of the people as they face obstacle after obstacle in this week's episode of Shalom In Your Phone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Portions of Plagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 19:17


    Shalom in your phone and join us for a discussion about the iconic 10 Plagues. Moses delivered these terrible wonders on the Pharoah and people of Egypt to show G-d's might and get Pharoah to release the Hebrews from Slavery. BUT Why did G-d have to deliver 10? What was the point of them? What does this teach us and how does this relate to 2022? Shabbat Shalom and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Book 2: Intro to Moses and Exodus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 31:46


    Meet Moses in Parashat Shmot. This week on Shalom in your Phone we start the Book of Exodus and trace the life of Moses and the plight of the Israelites in slavery in Egypt. What makes Moses' position so special? Why doesn't he believe in himself? What do we need to overcome our own imposter syndromes and belie?ve. Enjoy Daniella Rabbani singing of "There Can Be Miracles" from The Prince of Egypt in this episode and a lively discussion with Rabbi Becky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Jacob's Life Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 28:16


    This week on Shalom In Your Phone we end the beginning book of the 5 books of Moses. In Parashat Vayehi, Jacob and Joseph both pass away and we learn how it all comes together for the patriarch Jacob and how he rights the wrongs of his life. How does Jacob finally learn to deal with the favoritism of his forefather's generations? How do we break age-old patterns and change our own destinies? Lets end this book and start a new one next week? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Joseph's miraculous journey and reconciliation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 23:45


    In this week's portion, Vayigash, Joseph confronts his brothers with the truth, that he - the new advisor to Pharoah and the leader in the region - is the same brother they sold into slavery more than a decade prior. BUT, he is finally ready to forgive and sees that it was all part of a divine plan. On Shalom in Your Phone, Daniella Rabbani and Rabbi Becky will explore the miracle of coming together finally after all this time. Everything happens for a reason, even in terrible times, and we learn from Joseph's strength to keep the faith. Enjoy our discussion that ends in an offering of peace and singing of Mosh Ben Ari's "Od Yavoh Shalom Aleinu." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Leading with Light: Joseph and Hanukkah

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 35:23


    Shalom in Your Phone! This week we continue with parashat Mikeytz and discuss the story of Joseph as he interprets Pharoah's dreams and becomes second in command in Egypt. What is the connection to always reading this story during Hanukkah week? What lessons do we learn from Joseph's ability to be integrated into Egyptian leadership and society compared with the forced acculturation that Antiochus and the Assyrian-Greek's enforced on the Jews during the Hanukkah story that lead to the Maccabean revolt? How do we capture Joseph's ability to be a light and leader among the communities of the world? Let us know what you think? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's the pits for Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 27:55


    This week on Shalom In Your Phone we meet Jacob's (Israel's) favorite son, Joseph. He's quite the dreamer and, if you've seen the musical Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you know he's in for a lot of drama with his 11 other brothers. Will Joseph learn and fix his obnoxious behavior? Will he be able to recover from rock bottom? Will he be redeemed from slavery and imprisonment? How will he emerge from all of this grudge-free? Enjoy our lively discussion and a parallel experience Daniella Rabbani draws from her time performing in Poland. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Becoming Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 22:27


    Shalom in Your Phone! This week, in Parashat Vayishlach, we hear how Jacob is ready to seek forgiveness and make amends with his estranged brother Eysav and return home to the promised land. Has the 21 years away from home helped Jacob evolve? Of course, it has! We discuss the moment when Jacob wrestles with an angel and gets the new name Israel: because he had striven with G-d and man and prevailed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom in Your Phone: Meet the Matriarchs Rachel and Leah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 31:10


    In this week's portion, Vayeitzei, we meet Rachel and Leah, the two sisters who BOTH marry Jacob. Enjoy a song from the musical Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and Daniella Rabbani wrote a decade ago, with music composed by multi award-winner Liz Swados from the perspective of Rachel and what it was like to grow up in competition with her sister. Daniella and Rabbi Becky explore the bonds of siblings, rivalry, and choice in this week's episode. DM us for more information about our musical "Rachel and Leah." Shabbat Shalom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom In Your Phone: a different look at Jacob and Eysav

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 37:27


    Join us for an interesting discussion about the twin brothers Jacob and Eysav as we unpack parashat Toldot. Jacob was his Mother Rebecca's Favorite and Isaac favored Eysav. Why? What changes in the story? How and why does Jacob get the birthright and all the blessings? Is there a more sympathetic viewing of Eysav and the trauma that was passed down to him thru the generations of his family? What do you think about it all? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom In Your Phone: Match made in heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 26:14


    Hey there and Shalom in Your Phone! This week, Abraham sends his trusted servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac and he's tasked as the first-ever matchmaker. Why does he choose Rebecca? What qualities does she have that we want to emulate? Does she have a choice in the matter? How does Eliezer feel about it all? Shabbat Shalom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom In Your Phone! Vision in Vayera!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 39:41


    Shalom In Your Phone and welcome to the weekly Torah portion podcast where we wind down from our week and talk about the Torah Portion. On deck: Abraham and Sarah are visited by angels who predict the birth of Isaac, Abraham negotiates with G-d for innocent people in the cities of Sodom and Gemorah, Lot and his innocent daughters are saved from destruction while his wife is turned into a pillar of salt and lastly Abraham is tested by G-d, being asked to sacrifice his son. We saved talking about the rest of the portion, Ishmael and Hagar for our weekly IGTV-cast. We also get into why we always refer to G-d as a HE and why there is so much violence and bad behavior mentioned in the these stories. Enjoy and let us know what you think? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom in Your Phone! Lech Lecha! Let's Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 29:15


    It's that time again for another Torah Story. Meet Avram and Sarai, and hear about how G-d chose them to focus on for a special journey and blessing.... and of course it doesn't stop there. The doesn't the journey change us all? On their way they experience tons of hardships and even get a name change: Avraham and Sarah. Hear how actress and healer Daniella Rabbani and Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt relate to this iconic story and meet our common patriarch before we stretch and sing Shalom Aleichem and wish each other a Shabbat Shalom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom in your phone! Noah's Ark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 27:27


    Don't miss the boat as we welcome in Shabbat and discuss this week's Torah Portion, Noah! Hear about what made him such a good-guy to be saved from G-d's catastrophic flood! We'll debate topics of consequences, patience, goodness and get a little deeper with this classic story from scripture. Enjoy discussions and breathwork from Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and influencer/performer Daniella Rabbani! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shabbat Shalom In Your Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 16:47


    What exactly is Shabbat? Hear Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and Daniella Rabbani break down customs about Shabbat and get a little more background as to why we unplug and unwind each weekend with our families and friends. This is a shorter episode to give you a taste of what we're all about: two best friends enjoying discussions about Judaism in theory and practice. Shabbat Shalom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Shalom In Your Phone! Genesis: Conflict from the Start... the First Portion of the Torah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 37:20


    Join Rabbi Rebecca Keren Eisenstadt and performer Daniella Rabbani as they break down the weekly portion in the Hebrew Bible. We'll discuss: The beginning of time, Bereshit, Genesis, two opposing creation stories, Adam and Eve, The Garden of Eden, women of the Bible, transgression and knowledge, history of the Jews and much more. Enjoy our relaxation wind-down, study session, and get a little Jewish with us! Make sure to sing along with Shalom Aleichem as we welcome in Shabbat for a peaceful weekend. Shalom in your phone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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