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Two women rabbis talking with other women rabbis about being women rabbis.

Rabbi Emma Gottlieb


    • Nov 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36 EPISODES


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    Episode 3.10: Talkin' About Israel (Again! Because how can we not?) with Rabbi Maya Leibovich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 75:37


    Even saying the word "Israel" hurts right now. So we're extra proud to be sharing (a bit belatedly) this interview with Israeli rabbi Maya Leibovich (please note: it was conducted prior to Oct. 7th). Emma and Marci also share their thoughts and reflections one month after Oct. 7th, and we've shared some of our most recommended Israel-related resources in the show-notes on our website. Am Yisrael Chai and may all the world soon know peace. #bringthemhomeNOW --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenrabbispodcast/support

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    Episode 3.9: Talkin' to Women Rabbis of the World!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 35:13


    In this episode Emma speaks with other female rabbis from all over the world who attended the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ)'s Connections Conference (including the incredible Ukrainian Rabbi Julia Gris, and both of France and Britain's first female rabbis!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenrabbispodcast/support

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    3:8: Talking 'bout Israel (WOW!) with Rabbi Dana Sharon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 74:38


    In this episode we chat with Israeli rabbi Dana Sharon about her important work on the front lines of Israel's fight for democracy and equality! Learn about the Israeli organisations who she works with and hear about the current political and judicial crisis in Israel. Episode Notes and Transcripts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 3.7: Talkin' About Fat Torah with Rabbi Minna Bromberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 66:10


    Don't know what Fat Torah is? Don't worry, Rabbi Minna Bromberg will explain it all! This wise woman is so inspirational and we can't wait to share her with you! Episode notes and transcripts can be found on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    3.6: Talking About How It Might Have Happened with Rabbi Leah Berkowitz and Ricki Wovsaniker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 71:31


    Rabbi Leah Berkowitz is back! And with her is the co-author of her new book "Maybe it Happened This Way", Ricki Wovsaniker! Join us as we learn all about their awesome collaboration and hear a bit about their awesome selves as well! To order your copy of "Maybe It Happened This Way" PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOK STORES or else you can choose a local bookstore to support by ordering your book online at: https://bookshop.org/ While you're there, you can also order People Love Dead Jews (recommended by Ricki and Leah) Ricki mentioned Hebrew Through Movement, which we highly recommend as an awesome way to teach Hebrew. Follow Rabbi Leah Berkowitz on her website or by following her on social media: @rabbilrb Learn more about the new Broadway show recommended by Emma, And Juliet (and go see it if you can!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    3.5 Talkin' About Mental Health with Rabbi Sandra Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 62:28


    Join us for this incredibly important conversation with Rabbi Sandra Cohen who shares with us valuable insights and resources relating to mental health (yes, Rabbis struggle with mental illness too!). A transcript of this episode, and all of our other episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast Have an "Ask the Rabbi" question? Click on the "Message" button on our webpage and ask away! You might just hear the answer on an upcoming episode and you'll get a fun shout out and maybe even some free swag! Please consider supporting us by clicking on the "Support" tab on our webpage so that we can keep this podcast current and accessible to all! You can also support us by buying some of our awesome Women Rabbis Talk swag at: www.bonfire.com/store/women-rabbis-talk-swag You can also email us with questions, suggestions or just to say hi at: womenrabbispodcast@gmail.com . . . Rabbi Cohen shared the following resources in our conversation: Rabbi Cohen's website: www.rabbisandracohen.org and her email is ravsjcohen@gmail.com NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Health: https://nami.org/Home and NAMI Faith Net: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/NAMI-FaithNet Debbie Friedman's Mi Shebeirach (prayer for healing): https://youtu.be/pHKo3CjuzpY The National Suicide Hotline (USA) has been changed to 988. UCC Mental Health Network (resources for WISE congregations): https://www.mhn-ucc.org Mental Health resources and WISE Brit at Rodef Shalom Denver website: https://www.rodef-shalom.org/mental-health-resource-guide.html The Trevor Project - mental health resources for LGBTQI+ teens: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_pastoral_education --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 3.4: Getting Educated About Rabbi Educators with Rabbi Stacy Rigler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 67:48


    Click here to read the complete transcribed episode Rabbi Stacy Rigler, RJE, the awesome Executive Director of ARJE (The Association of Reform Jewish Educators) takes us to the next level as she beautifully explains everything we could ever want to know about Rabbi-Educators and why they are so valuable in our Jewish education spaces! We also have a timely chat about the impact of anti-semitism on Jewish education and introduce some lesser-known women on whose shoulders we stand, Rabbi Regina Jonas and Ray Frank. To support ARJE: Support ARJE | Association of Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE) (reformeducators.org) To Read Rabbi Emma Gottlieb's sermon on Rabbi Regina Jonas, check out: https://www.facebook.com/rabbiemma.gottlieb/posts/pfbid0jdzdFGim67ckKfGgye4Ksd6FinHDmEkj1F13uJpggiF5Av7cW2Vnvbk9qwXaogzhl For more information on Ray Frank, the "Girl Rabbi of the West", check out: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ray-frank Find all of our episodes (some of which are now transcribed) at: https://wordpress.com/view/womenrabbistalk.wordpress.com and wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Support us by clicking here Find our awesome swag and merch HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 3.3: Talkin' About the Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 23:29


    As we've learned in previous episodes, abortion is permitted in Jewish tradition. On May 17, 2022, a large "Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice" was held in Washington, DC. Rabbi Marci Bellows attended and captured the thoughts of more than twenty of her colleagues as they marched for women's rights, reproductive rights for all pregnant individuals, and basic health care rights. Following some introductory reactions from Emma and Marci, allow yourself to be moved and heartened by the many voices of Jewish leaders committed to fighting for Abortion Justice. For more information: Support the Jewish Fund for Abortion Justice: https://www.73forward.org/fund National Council of Jewish Women: https://www.ncjw.org/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://rcrc.org/ Planned Parenthood Action Fund: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/Cd7K2F9CeEqEBghBivHa_Q2?fb=true Abortion Justice is a Jewish Value! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

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    Episode 3.2 - Talkin' About Abortions with Rabbi Rachael Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 73:10


    Join us for this very important (dare we say groundbreaking?) conversation with Rabbi Rachael Pass about Jewish views on abortions and why (most) women rabbis don't share about their personal experiences of abortion. This is an episode we are particularly proud of so don't miss out! Rachael's article on her own personal connection to abortion can be found here: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/i-am-a-rabbi-my-abortion-was-a-sacred-choice/  If you should feel moved to do so, please support Planned Parenthood by using this link to donate or get involved: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved . We are also sharing the link to the piece by Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch that we discussed in our What Are We Talking About segment: https://reformjudaism.org/blog/dont-call-me-female-rabbi We invite your thoughts, comments, feedback, and questions! Hit us up on the socials! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    3.1 - Where Have You Been?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 36:32


    And....we're back! You may have noticed we disappeared for a while. Want to know why? Tune in to find out! In this episode, Rabbis Marci & Emma also discuss whether or not they apologise too often and if Valentines Day is Jewish (or not so much). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.10: Talkin' about Foster Care & Adoption with Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 70:21


    In our latest episode, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb and Rabbi Marci Bellows welcome guest Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty (yes, she was actually fully ordained with both titles! Whoa!). Raina talks with us about the true Mitzvah of Foster Care as well as adoption of children in need of families. She is a superstar of a clergy person and a mom, and we really enjoyed talking with her. Bonus: she ends the episode by blessing ALL of us.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.9 - Talkin' About Online Communities with Rabbi Heather Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 73:25


    Rabbi Marci Bellows and Rabbi Emma Gottlieb were thrilled to welcome Rabbi Heather Miller, the entrepreneurial creator of the online Jewish community, Keeping it Sacred. In this episode, Rabbi Miller teaches us about following one's heart, how our rabbinic work honors those who come before us, and the ways that she led the way in creating an online community before they became a necessity in the post-COVID world. https://www.keepingitsacred.com OUR SWAG STORE! https://www.bonfire.com/store/women-rabbis-talk-swag/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Bonus Episode: Talkin' About The Women's Rabbinic Network Convention!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 38:37


    We welcome back our Consulting Correspondents (our Corresponding Consultants?) Rabbi Elisa Koppel and Rabbi Leah Berkowitz for a review of the highlights of the recent WRN (Women's Rabbinic Network) Convention: Journey to 50! The Convention, celebrated virtually over Zoom, focused on five decades of women rabbis, and the coming 50th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally Priesand, the very first woman rabbi ordained in North America. Come along to hear what women rabbis talk about when they are only around other women rabbis!! Women Rabbis Talk Swag available here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/women-rabbis-talk-swag/ Check our Rabbi Elisa Koppel's amazing Spotify playlist which she made for the convention: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PsTiG7EGYmgtBMz3BKF6i You'll see why she added this skill to her resume! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2:8 - Does Size Matter? Talking About Rabbinic Career Paths with Rabbi Tamar Grimm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 58:54


    Rabbi Tamar Grimm shares with us important thoughts about how we evaluate success in our own rabbinates. What are the external and internal pressures, benchmarks and factors in our personal lives that lead us to the decisions we make about our rabbinates? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.7: Talkin' about Liberal Zionism with Rabbi Lea Muhlstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 75:14


    It's not always easy to feel passionate about Israel and passionate about liberal, progressive ideals. Rabbi Lea Muhlstein serves as the Chair of Arzenu Olami, the International Federation of Reform and Progressive Liberal Zionists. She is also a Co-Senior Rabbi at the Ark Synagogue in London. Plus - what to think about all the Evangelical "Zionists" and what they really think about us! We were thrilled to talk with her, and we know you'll love hearing from her, too!  Also available with Closed Captions at https://youtu.be/8TMgRVytu0U. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.6: Talkin' About Race and the Rabbinate with Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 74:07


    Wait, there are Jews who aren’t Askenazic from Eastern Europe? Black Lives Matter isn’t just about THEM? There are rabbis and cantors who aren’t WHITE? Well, of course. This episode, we are honored to talk with Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder, Ph.D., Education Director and Rabbi-in-Residence at Be’Chol Lashon (https://globaljews.org). We learn more about the very important work going on in the area of racial and cultural diversity and inclusion. Enjoy! Watch this episode with closed captioning Read a transcript of this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.5: Sofia Zway - Becoming a Rabbi in a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 67:29


    We chat with rabbinical student Sofia Zway about how the pandemic has changed the experience of rabbinical studies and internships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.4: Talkin' About Our Comfy Pants with Rabbi Leah Berkowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 62:22


    Just in time for Purim! We are so excited to welcome back our THREE-PETE guest, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz to talk about her awesome new children's book, a rhyming feminist fairytale called "Queen Vashti's Comfy Pants" (available through PJ Library or Behrman House)! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.3: Talkin' With RBG's Rabbi - Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 58:08


    Join us to hear Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt share, for the first time, her incredible story of meeting Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, becoming her Rabbi, and officiating at arguably the most notable funeral of 2020. A transcription of this episode can be found here. Find out more about Rabbi Holtzblatt and connect with her here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

    Episode 2.2: Talkin’ About Politics (what else!) with Rabbi Lauren Berkun

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 66:48


    Rabbi Lauren Berkun, who gave the invocation earlier this year at the DNC, talks to us about rabbis and politics. How do we determine what we do and don’t say and where we can and can’t say it?

    Season 2 Opener: Talkin’ About the 2020 Of It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 50:29


    Rabbis Marci Bellows and Emma Gottlieb catch up on the past months, the changed world, what’s been lost, what’s been learned and do we dare look ahead?

    Talkin’ About Our Facebook Live Event (Tomorrow)!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 4:05


    Just a friendly reminder to join us on Facebook tomorrow for our first ever Facebook Live event! https://www.facebook.com/WomenRabbisTalk/

    Episode 14: Rabbi Denise Eger - Talkin’ to the Most Famous Lesbian Rabbi in the World!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 61:45


    We were so relieved to take a break from worrying about COVID-19! We then had the honor of speaking with Rabbi Denise Eger, a true role model, and to hear about her two new books: Gender and Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors, and Ministers (Lexington Press), and Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells, A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual (CCAR Press). Enjoy!  

    Episode 13: Rabbi Miri Gold: Women. Rabbis. Israel.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 70:06


    Rabbi Miri Gold talks to us about being the third woman to be ordained as a rabbi in Israel and the groundbreaking work she’s been doing ever since, with some historic glass ceilings getting broken along the way as well!

    Episode 12: Rabbi Lauren Tuchman - Talkin’ About the Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 71:35


    It’s Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month #JDAIM2020 so who better to talk to than Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, the first blind woman in the world to become a Rabbi? Rabbi Tuchman talks to us about inclusion, ally-ship and accommodation. Where is the Jewish community getting it right and where can we be doing better?

    Episode 11: Back To School with Rabbinical Student Emily Holtzman!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 54:19


    Rabbinical student Emily Holtzman talks with us about the joys and oys of rabbinical school: How do they choose which school to attend? What do they do all day? What happens when they have unique learning needs or health concerns? How do they get a date? If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a rabbinical student, this “tell all” episode is for you!

    Episode 10! Rabbi Karen Perolman: Talkin’ About What Women Rabbis Wear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 52:14


    For our 10th episode (hooray!) Rabbi Karen Perolman tells us about her instagram account @theclergycloset and why what we wear matters (both on and off the bimah!).

    Episode 9: Rabbi Jill Zimmerman, Rabbi-at-Large

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 47:33


    You’ve heard of “taking it to the street” but Rabbi Jill Zimmerman takes it to the Tweet! Join us as Rabbi Zimmerman talks to us about her online rabbinate, where she shares her passion for mindfulness from the perspective of Judaism, and Judaism from the perspective of mindfulness.

    Episode 8: Rabbi Celia Surget - Talkin’ About Multi-National Rabbinates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 52:18


    Rabbi Celia Surget joins Rabbi Marci Bellows and Rabbi Emma Gottlieb at the URJ Biennial! She tells us all about her experiences as a Jew growing up in Switzerland and as a rabbi in France and England. Together, we ponder the growing reality of antisemitism across continents. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered how to address a woman rabbi (or any rabbi) in French, this is the episode for you!

    Episode 7: Live from the URJ Biennial!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 36:32


    Rabbis Marci Bellows and Emma Gottlieb reunite with one another and with so many of their incredible female colleagues (and 5000 or so other Reform & Progressive Jews) at the URJ Biennial conference in Chicago, IL. Guest appearances by Rabbi Rachel Ackerman, Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler, Rabbi Ilyse Glickman, Rabbi Rachel Heaps, Rabbi Hannah Kingston, Rabbi Rachel Kort, Rabbi Leah Muhlstein, Rabbi Anne Persin, Rabbi Rena Rifkin, Rabbi-Cantor Raina Siroty, Rabbi Phyllis Summer and Rabbi Mara Young! (That's a lot of rabbis!)

    Episode 6: Rabbi Karyn Kedar - Talkin’ About Amen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 47:08


    Rabbi Karyn Kedar talks to us about her beautiful poetry/prayers and about saying Amen to all of life’s experiences (not just the good ones).

    Episode 5: Rabbi Jessica Marshall - Juicy Soul Tribes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 59:52


    Rabbi Marshall talks to us about dancing between being a rabbi and a mystic, about innovative nature-based rituals and about a feminist approach to entrepreneurialism.

    Episode 4: Rabbi Mary Zamore - Why women rabbis need their own network

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 53:47


    Rabbi Zamore talks to us about the Women’s Rabbinic Network and about her recent publications, one of which is NOT a cookbook! Also featuring a mini-interview with rabbinical student Jessica Jacobs from JStreet!

    Episode 3: Rabbi Leah Berkowitz - Talkin’ About Beautiful Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 50:42


    Rabbi Leah Berkowitz talks to us about her beautiful new children’s book, publishing challenges and tips for women, and other fun stuff!

    Episode 2: Rabbi Elisa Koppel - What do women rabbis talk about?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 32:21


    Guest Rabbi Koppel discusses what women rabbis do and don’t talk about and whether or not “rainbow” is a color.

    Episode 1: Welcome to Women Rabbis Talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 15:27


    An introduction to our podcast and hosts!

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