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Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment.  Our guest this week is Rabbi Hara Person, Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis, the center for lifelong rabbinic learning, professional development, and resources for more than 2,200 rabbis around the world. We discuss the transformative power of women's voices in Torah commentary and Jewish leadership and explore the groundbreaking impact of The Torah: A Women's Commentary, now available for digital use via Sefaria. We also discuss the current U.S. election to the World Zionist Congress; both Rabbi Hirsch and Rabbi Person are members of the Vote Reform slate. Visit www.zionistelection.org to vote or www.vote4reform.org to learn more about the importance of standing up for our Reform values in Israel. View the transcript here. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast

This is a rebroadcast from 2023! In this episode of Mindful Leader, host Dennis Shaw revisits a 2023 conversation with Thomas Risager, a pastor in the Danish United Methodist Church who is a candidate for the Episcopacy in the Nordic and Baltic Central Conference in early April.   They explore the unique religious landscape of Denmark, where a small percentage of the population attends church despite the majority being church members. Thomas shares insights on how Danish churches are adapting to modern challenges, employing music, especially gospel choirs, as an evangelism tool to connect with the community. Through anecdotes and heartfelt dialogue, this episode offers a profound look at the evolving role of the church in a secularized society and the innovative ways in which faith leaders are fostering a sense of community and spiritual connection in today's world.

As President Xi Jinping wrapped up his trip to Latin America last week, observers noted that the year 2024 has been special for marking the 10th anniversaries of a range of landmark events, such as China's hosting of the 2014 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Beijing and the founding of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.Following these memorable moments, Thursday also marks the 10th anniversary of another landmark event in China's foreign policy history — Xi's proposing of the idea of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.Many scholars and officials have been impressed by how Beijing has showcased distinct Chinese characteristics, style and ethos in its diplomacy, and how it has been working on building the image of a confident, self-reliant, open and inclusive major country with a global vision over the past 10 years.In the eyes of Keith Bennett, a London-based senior analyst on international relations and co-editor of the Friends of Socialist China platform, the Chinese characteristics of the country's major country diplomacy include a number of components, such as the country's commitment to peace, dialogue, equality, mutual respect, noninterference and win-win cooperation."The Chinese policies are not based solely on the narrow national interest, or interest at the expense of other countries", but instead have a global vision and "are for the benefit of all of humanity," he said.On Nov 28, 2014, Xi stated in his speech at the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs that China "must have a major country diplomacy with its own characteristics".In March 2016, the concept of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics was for the first time clearly stated in the annual Government Work Report.Analysts said the concept has been developed in the past decade and has seen its theoretical architecture greatly taking shape and its supporting pillars being built.The Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs held in December last year identified the theme of China's external work as building a community with a shared future for mankind, which is also the noble goal pursued by China in conducting major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.The conference decided that the current and future work on foreign affairs should follow the principles of "self-confidence and self-reliance, openness and inclusiveness, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation" — the guidelines of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics."The concept helps to explain the definition and the underlying logic of China's diplomacy," said Chen Xulong, a professor of multilateral diplomacy and United Nations' reform studies at the University of International Business and Economics.The concept calls for the country to act as a major country should, shoulder its duties, meet the challenges, and make contributions to global governance, he said."A range of outstanding, distinct qualities of Chinese culture have been endorsed by this concept, including the consistent pursuit of a peaceful rise, objecting to hegemony and subscribing to innovation," he added.In an article published in January in Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrote that "major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era builds on and carries forward New China's diplomacy"."China has become a responsible major country with enhanced international influence, stronger capacity to steer new endeavors and greater moral appeal," he wrote."Head-of-state diplomacy has played an important and irreplaceable role in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era", he added.At a bilateral meeting with Xi on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, on Nov 15, Chilean President Gabriel Boric brought a copy of the fourth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, one of Xi's books.Boric presented the book to Xi and invited him to sign it.Nadia Helmy, an associate professor of political science at Beni Suef University in Egypt and an expert on Chinese politics and Asian affairs, said, "We find that China has achieved fruitful diplomatic results, as the diplomacy of the Chinese head of state, Comrade Xi Jinping, played a strategic guiding role."Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics "led China to achieve tangible achievements in the field of Beijing's foreign policy and international relations, (and) brought China closer to assuming the forefront of the global scene", she wrote in an article published in January.She listed some main points of China's major country diplomacy, such as "maintaining justice while seeking to achieve common interests at the political and economic levels", "sincere and friendly international relations with the developing countries" and "building a new type of relations between major countries".Regarding his expectations for China's major country diplomacy in the next 10 years and beyond, Bennett, the London-based international relations analyst, said that China is expected to win more support and more understanding from more countries, as there is "quite a strong contrast" between "the worldview and practice of China and the worldview and practice of most other major powers".

We bring you the key takeaway from Directions EMEA 2024, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner Conference held in Vienna earlier this month. We tell you all the exciting news and developments from Microsoft and their plans for their products over the coming year. Hear about the improvements to the SaaS platform and how they have increased capability, scalability and reliability to their cloud-based service. We delve deeper into the world of AI and Copilot, discuss the introduction of Agents and how they are going to transform your daily Business Central operations. We also update you on the availability of reports and functions mentioned in the 2024 wave 2 release plan. Listen now hear how these exciting developments can help you optimise your business central operations today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Celebrate ASC Month, Review Upcoming ASC Central Conferences including the 2024 2 day Virtual Multi-State Conference in November, Provide more information on the proposed 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment rule including the new ASC Quality Reporting proposals, Remind listeners on the requirements for malignant hyperthermia drugs and in our focus segment, discuss Cardiology Procedures in the ASC Setting.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: DOCbuddy interview with John Goehle https://www.linkedin.com/posts/docbuddy_surgerycenter-outpatientsurgery-ambulatorysurgery-activity-7224791546217328642-sJ6S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Upcoming ASC Conferences:2024 Multi-State Conferencehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-multi-state-asc-conference-tickets-966457188467?aff=oddtdtcreator Infection Control 101https://conferences.asc-central.com/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-101/ Infection Control 201https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-infection-control-oversight-201-tickets-945304429997?aff=oddtdtcreator OR Manager - Article about Recallshttps://www.ormanager.com/briefs/fda-announces-class-1-recalls-of-ventilator-eye-injection-kits/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H Recalled Items:Bausch + Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107544; Lot Number P62764979R. 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Our Patron Program:Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! 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In Folge zwei des Euro Ballers Podcast besprechen Kasim und Sami die Off-Season Ereignisse der Western und Central Conference. Im Anschluss gibt es die Tipps der Week 1 in der ELF! BALL OUT!

Professor Elsie Stern shares how Acharei Mot acts as the bridge between the two sections of Vayikra. Elsie Stern is Professor of Bible at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She received her BA from Yale University and her M.A. and PhD from the University of Chicago. Stern is the author of From Rebuke to Consolation: Exegesis and Theology in the Liturgical Anthology of the Ninth of Av Season. She is also General editor of a new torah commentary for the Central Conference of American Rabbis. 

Sam Spector is the rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami. He is currently a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and serves on the advisory board for the Salt Lake Chamber and the Christian Center of Park City. Rabbi Spector is an avid fan of baseball, Jewish history, and traveling, having been to over 60 countires. He is married to Jill and they are the proud parents of their daughters, Miriam and Esti, and host parents of Yasamin from Afghanistan. On today's podcast we discuss topics such as Antisemitism, Israel, Zionism, Judaism, and so much more at The Establishment To stay updated on and ask questions for our future guests, go and follow our Instagram at the_establishment_1, there you can also find post relating to the things we talked about on the podcast!

Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game. Nicole Lukic is Aurora's Sporting Director and Head Coach. In two seasons, Lukic has never lost a regular season game. In the inaugural season, Lukic led Aurora to a 11-0-1 record in the regular season and all the way to the championship game, which was Aurora's first loss of the season. Lukic won the Heartland Division and was named the USL W coach of the year in 2022 with many Aurora players winning awards too. In 2023, Lukic once again led the team to an undefeated season going 12-0 to capture the Heartland Division Championship and then the Central Conference championship before losing in the quarterfinals to Indy Eleven. Under Lukic's leadership, 5 Aurora players have signed professional contracts and are playing overseas.USSF A LicenseMasters Degree2022 USL W Coach of the Year 2022 High Performance Coach of the Year – Tucker Center 2021 Midwest Youth Boys Coach of the YearUnited Soccer Coaches 30 under 30 Former NCAA D1 Player

On December 27 and 28, 2023, the Communist Party of China held the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs. This was the sixth such meeting – the first one was held way back in 1971. This Foreign Affairs Work Conference was the third held under Xi Jinping's leadership, with earlier meetings held in 2014 and 2018.Xi delivered a major speech at the Work Conference, which marks the most comprehensive expression yet of his more activist approach to PRC diplomacy. The speech provides valuable insights into Xi's assessment of the global balance of power, his vision of the international order, and his views of the role of Chinese diplomacy.Host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Neil Thomas, a Fellow for Chinese Politics at Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis, where he studies elite politics, political economy, and foreign policy. Previously, he was a Senior Analyst for China and Northeast Asia at Eurasia Group.  Timestamps[01:32] Historical Significance of Foreign Affairs Work Conference[07:09] Xi's Key Messages from the Conference in December[11:10] Xi's Concept of the Community of Common Destiny[15:26] Major Country Diplomacy in Chinese Foreign Policy[20:03] China's Diplomacy Going Forward[23:07] Xi's Speech to Chinese Ambassadors 

In this insightful episode of the ‘Straight Friendly' podcast, hosted by Michael Ross, international Jewish leader and renowned social justice activist, Rabbi Denise L. Eger, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue about navigating identity, unity, and hope in troubled times. Rabbi Eger, the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA, and a prominent figure within the Jewish community, recollects her journey of being the first openly gay or lesbian person to serve in her position in the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to be elected as President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Throughout the episode, they delved into the challenges faced by the LGTBQ+ communities, both within and outside the Jewish context. Moving on to discuss the concept of 'Chesed', they touch upon the essence of loving kindness, its importance in maintaining humanity even in the time of the war. The conversation further unraveled the increasing consequences of societal divisiveness, highlighting the need for bridging gaps within the global Jewish diaspora as well as the broader LGBTQ+ communities. Enriched by Rabbi Eger's experiences and wisdom, the podcast emphasizes the critical need for unity, peace and resilience in the face of adversity.

With a strong draw against Nashville and then a diligent and euphoric victory over the Galaxy it certainly seems that we've found our happy thought and are about to take off.Will Miami make it?Rapinoe's final matchShould MLS create a Central Conference?Dominance followed by listlessness but saved by Cristian vs LASolid result against Nashville considering the circumstancesJoin our Scuttlebutt Discord server for fan batter with us and other Sounder fans! We'll ask YOU to fill our Scuttlebutt Bag. Come one, come all!Aaron Lingley - @aaronlingleyCameron Collins - @legalmindedpunk

Join Travis & Eric for today's show.  On today's episode the St Louis Cardinals, get hyped for Masyn Winn coming to the big leagues, Local sports from yesterday & today schedule,  The guys continue their football previews today is for the South Central Conference, the guys also give their predictions of the conference as well. Plus random news and notes, Nascar and Nascar Pick'em!

Shooting The Breeze is past the half-way mark for Series 5 so we're taking a short pause to catch our breath and rewind on some amazing action this series! With the NBL1 Nationals kicking off this weekend, Tristan Prentice from SA cross over dribble, with a cameo from his dog Zelda, joins us later in this episode to talk about the fairy tale victory by dark horse Norwood Flames in the Central Conference and what we can expect at Nationals. Before we get into that we take a look at the phenomenal women's hoops action we've seen over the last few months and amazing guests from all over the globe, including the US, Malaysia, NZ and Africa in our passport pods. Best of all we got to shine a light on community initiatives and player driven enterprises. We're counting down towards an epic milestone for STB, our 150th podcast. We want listener input for this special podcast, stay tuned for our upcoming survey.Don't forget to like, share and leave a review so we can get more Hoops content to you!Join us on our socials - Twitter: @TheBreezePod and IG: @shootingthebreezepod

In the final session of Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, Rabbi Rick Jacobs ( President, URJ), Rabbi Hara Person  (Executive Director, Central Conference of American Rabbis),  and Dr. Andrew Rehfeld (President, HUC-JIR) respond to the conference and offer their vision for the future of the movement

EP. 48 Rabbi Denise EgerSpiritual Leader | Social Activist | AuthorIn celebration of Pride Month, Margie talks with her longtime friend and rabbi, renowned activist and leader, Rabbi Denise L. Eger, who has been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ equality for decades. Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, West Hollywood's Reform Synagogue and was the first openly LGBTQ person to be President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. She was a founding President of the Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Interfaith Clergy Association and the first woman to be elected President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis.Rabbi Eger officiated the first legal wedding for a lesbian couple in California. Among her many honors, in October 2011, Rabbi Eger was named a GLBT Icon for her long history of activism and service for Gay and Lesbian History Month by the Equality Forum.Margie and Rabbi Eger talk about how we have a choice in life to submit or rise up. Denise recalls her childhood, growing up with older parents in the South where many places excluded Jews, and shares a haunting memory of the Klu Klux Klan walking down Memphis streets. Rabbi Eger was ordained in 1988 during the AIDS crisis.  She and Margie discuss the challenges of being a Rabbi during that time with so many young gay boys dying and how she and others dealt with all the loss. They cover “The 7 Principles for Living Bravely,” Rabbi Eger's new book which she co-wrote with her colleague, Reverend Neil Thomas - Mourning, Truth, Rest, Love, Prayer, Joy and Hope.  The podcast is filled with hope on how to live fully with empathy during this stressful time of divisive politics where there are threats to marriage equality, attacks on reproduction healthcare and the dehumanization of transgender people, ending with the ever present question - How we can all help to make this a better world a better place? One relationship at a time.Insta @rabbideniseeger  Fb @Deniseeger and @Rabbi Denise L Eger and @7principlesforlivingbravely Rabbi Eger is a 3-time author whose latest book is co-authored with Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas, "7 Priniciples for Living Bravely" a book of of interfaith spiritual principles that helps us weather the storms of adversity.  Look for it on Amazon or your local bookstore.

Today we are joined by Bishop Thomas Bickerton! As a respected bishop, Bishop Bickerton carries immense responsibilities, serving on the General Board of Global Ministries, the Standing Committee on Central Conference affairs, and the Commission on the General Conference. With an impressive tenure that spans several decades, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a true global perspective to our conversations. From his early days as a student pastor in West Virginia to his transformational leadership in Western Pennsylvania and beyond, Bishop Bickerton's impact on countless lives is immeasurable. His dedication to the growth and vitality of local churches has resulted in remarkable milestones, including significant increases in baptisms, professions of faith, and church membership. Beyond the walls of the church, Bishop Bickerton has engaged in ministry across the globe, working with Volunteer-in-Mission teams in diverse locations such as Africa, Argentina, Israel, Mexico, Russia, Cuba, and the U.S. Gulf Coast. These experiences have provided him with a profound understanding of the importance of ministering to all of God's children. With a passion for equipping others, Bishop Bickerton has authored the book "What Are We Fighting For: Coming Together Around What Matters Most," accompanied by enriching study resources. His influential voice is also featured as a contributing author in the book "The Future of the United Methodist Church." Join us as we explore the depths of Bishop Bickerton's faith, his vision for the church, and his unwavering commitment to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and uplifted by the remarkable journey of Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton.

WIR SIND WIEDER DA! In Folge 1 der Saison 3 des Euro Ballers Podcast starten Kasim und Sami mit ihren Recap der Offseason Teil 1 und besprechen unter anderem Regelanpassungen, News und natürlich zu und Abgänge in der Western und Central Conference der ELF. BALL OUT! Unsere Partner in der heutigen Folge: athleticgreens.com/euroballers

6 Teams, aus 5 Nationen und ganz viele Fragezeichen, das ist die Central Conference der European League of Football. Was wurde aus der greatest Show in Europe, haben die Raiders ihr Playoff Aus verkraftet, wie neutral ist die Schweiz, wie stark ist Bayern und kann Stuttgart überhaupt gewinnen? Diesen Fragen werden Patric und David beim Preview der Central Conference auf den Grund gehen.

In der zweiten Folge der Webshow haben Stephan, Matze, Alex und Hendrik über das AFI Powerranking und über die Eastern und Central Conference gesprochen. Alex glaubt nicht an viele Zuschauer in Mailand und Hendrik vergleicht die Munich Ravens mit Rhein Fire aus Saison eins. Was ist eure Meinung dazu? Schreibt es in die Kommentare. Die Webshow wird euch präsentiert von Bartholl Versicherungskontor KG, www.bartholl.de

Ohioans are witnessing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, while, at the same time, it is becoming clear that fewer Americans than ever have even a basic understanding of what happened during the Holocaust or why that is still pressingly relevant today. Effective Holocaust curriculum in our classrooms is crucial to changing that, and studies show bad Holocaust education is worse than none at all. That's why a central Ohio synagogue is hosting middle and high school educators for a free two-day seminar this summer in a partnership with the national group Echoes and Reflections to offer professional development, classroom materials, and a powerful learning experience for all. REGISTER FOR THE FREE SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS | Click here for more information about the upcoming Echoes and Reflections workshop hosted by Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington on June 6-7, 2023, with an optional trip to the Holocaust & Humanities Center in Cincinnati on the 8th. Register by May 15.PROGRAM SCHEDULE & HIGHLIGHTS: June 6th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Foundations of Holocaust Education: Focus on Nazi Germany  June 6th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy: the Holocaust as a Case Study  June 7th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities: Integrating Photographs, Literature, Art, and Poetry to tell the Human Story  June 7th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Antisemitism: Understanding and Countering this Hatred Today  June 8th | Teachers can opt for a third day, or those who cannot make the first days, can join for a trip to the Holocaust & Humanities Center in Cincinnati. A bus will be provided.  Free lunch between sessions on June 6 & 7 Upon completion of the seminar, teachers will receive a certificate from Echoes & Reflections which can be turned in for 12 contact hours equal to 1.2 CEUs ABOUT ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS | A joint program between the Anti-Defamation League, the USC Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, since 2005, Echoes and Reflections has impacted more than 125,000 educators in the United States, reaching an estimated 12 million students—and at no cost. Through its Holocaust education programs and resources, educators gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach this topic effectively. Click here to learn more about bringing the free Echoes and Reflections teacher training to your colleagues. Featured Education Matters guest: Rabbi Rick Kellner, Congregation Beth Tikvah, Worthington, OhioRabbi Rick Kellner has served as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington since 2011. Rabbi Kellner is a graduate of the State University of NY at Albany where he studied Spanish with a focus in Secondary Education. He was ordained as a rabbi in 2007 from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Los Angeles campus. While studying at H.U.C., he also earned Masters Degrees in Jewish Education and Hebrew Letters. Rabbi Kellner currently serves as a Vice President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. He has been a leader in Social Justice here in Ohio with an active involvement in BREAD and the Ohio Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Rabbi Kellner loves teaching, telling stories, working to make the world a better place, and engaging with congregants to help them find meaning and purpose in their lives. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. Her grandfather escaped Nazi Germany as a Jewish refugee when he was 13 years old. Katie's great-grandparents and other family members were murdered in the Holocaust.  This episode was recorded on April 10, 2023. Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, was April 18, 2023.

In what's becoming an annual tradition, we sat down with some pastors and ministry leaders at the 2023 EFCA Central Conference, and it was a blast! To find out more about EFCA Central, visit www.efcacentral.org For more information about Hidden Acres Christian Center, visit hacamps.org, call our office at 515-547-2751, send an email to podcast@hacamps.org, or look us up on social media. Music Credit: Life by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacamps/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hacamps/support

In der aktuellsten Folge haben wir Nader, Jens und Caro vom OFC geladen, um über den Fanclub, Stuttgart Surge und die Central Conference zu sprechen.

In unserer neusten Folge des Offseason Talks haben wir, Hendrik und Kim Realini (Profootball Switzerland) die beiden Coaches Johannes Brenner (DC Stuttgart Surge) und Stefan Pokorny (HC Milano Seamen) zu Gast. Wir reden über das neue Stuttgart Surge, die Milano Seamen, die Qualität in Italian, sowie das mögliche Fanaufkommen. Auch über die Gegner der Central Conference haben wir kurz gesprochen. Viel Spaß beim reinschauen. Liken und kommentieren nicht vergessen.

While many of our listeners are no doubt getting ready for Christmas festivities this week, for others the winter celebrations have already begun. Candles are being lit, loved ones are gathered close, and latkes are already sizzling in oil as our Jewish friends, family, and neighbors are celebrating Chanukah, the festival of lights.From Gerda Lerner and Gloria Steinem to Betty Freidan and Naomi Wolf, I have always admired to contributions of Jewish women to feminist thought and yet we haven't yet had the opportunity to highlight voices from the Jewish community this season. With that in mind, I was so grateful to be put in contact with a fabulous writer, thinker, and rabbi — Hara Person —who generously volunteered to join us this season and share some stories of powerful women in the Jewish holiday tradition.Rabbi Hara Person (she/her) is the Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis. Previously, she was the CCAR's Chief Strategy Officer. In that capacity, she oversaw the Communications Department and served as Publisher of CCAR Press, and worked with leadership on overall organizational strategy.Rabbi Person was ordained in 1998 from HUC-JIR, after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College (1986) and receiving an MA in Fine Arts from New York University/International Center of Photography (1992).She served as Educator at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue from 1990-1996, and was the Adjunct Rabbi there from 1998-2019. Since 1998, Rabbi Person has been the High Holy Day Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Olam, Fire Island Pines, NY.Before coming to the CCAR, Rabbi Person was the Editor-in-Chief of URJ Books and Music, where she was responsible for the revision of The Torah: A Modern Commentary (2005) and the publication of many significant projects, including the Aleph Isn't Tough adult Hebrew series and Mitkadem: Hebrew for Youth as well as several award-winning children's books. While at URJ, she was also the Managing Editor of The Torah: A Women's Commentary, named the National Jewish Book Award Book of the Year in 2008.Rabbi Person is also the co-author of Stories of Heaven and Earth: Bible Heroes in Contemporary Children's Literature and as well as co-editor of That You May Live Long: Caring for Your Aging Parents, Caring for Yourself, and Editor of The Mitzvah of Healing. Her essays and poems have been published in various anthologies and journals, including Bridges: A Jewish Feminist Journal, upstreet, Encyclopedia of Jewish American Popular Culture, Women and Judaism, The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature, and The Women's Haftarah Commentary.Rabbi Person lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is the mother of two adults.

英语新闻∣国家促进非公经济的发展More efforts must be undertaken to drive the healthy development of the nonpublic sector and give full play to the dynamic role of private entrepreneurs so they will dare to make breakthroughs, China's top leadership said in recent high-level conferences.中国最高领导人在最近的高级别会议上表示，必须采取更多的努力来推动非公有制经济的健康发展，充分发挥民营企业家的活力作用，使他们敢于取得突破。The emphatic declaration spoke of China's strong determination to develop the nonpublic sector. Industry experts and company executives said will greatlystimulatemarket vitality and support stabilizing the nation's economic fundamentals in the second half of the year.宣言强调了中国发展非公有制经济的坚定决心。行业专家和公司高管表示，将极大地激发市场活力，将在下半年稳定国家经济基础。President Xi Jinping said at the Central Conference on United Front Work in late July that China must facilitate the healthy growth of the nonpublic sector of the economy and encourage those working in this field to achieve success.7月29日至30日，中央统战工作会议再次召开。习近平总书记在会上指出，要促进非公有制经济健康发展和非公有制经济人士健康成长。"It demonstrated that the country is striving to offer a stable and predictable business environment for nonpublic sector, especially private businesses, which is of great significance in boosting their confidence and stabilizing expectations," said Zhang Lianqi, a member of the Standing Committee of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.中国人民政治协商会议第十三届全国委员会常务委员张连起表示，“这表明，我国正在努力为非公有制经济特别是民营企业提供稳定、可预期的营商环境，这对提振信心、稳定预期具有重要意义。”"With better market expectations, more companies and entrepreneurs will move boldly for their business. This, in turn, will drive economic recovery as well as the steady development of sectors like real estate and the platform economy," he said.“随着市场预期的改善，更多的公司和企业家将大胆行动。这反过来将推动经济复苏，促进房地产和平台经济等行业的稳定发展。”A recent meeting by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee said that full play should be given to the initiative of enterprises and entrepreneurs, and that sound policies and a favorable institutional environment must be provided so that "State-owned enterprises dare to act, private enterprises dare to develop into new areas and foreign enterprises dare to make investments."7月28日，中共中央政治局召开会议。会议要求，要发挥企业和企业家能动性，营造好的政策和制度环境，让国企敢干、民企敢闯、外企敢投。Yang Weimin, deputy director of the Economic Affairs Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, said in a note that the country's economy is on track for recovery, although there are many uncertainties ahead because of the COVID-19 epidemic and the external environment.全国政协经济委员会副主任杨伟民表示，尽管受新冠肺炎疫情和外部环境的影响，未来仍存在许多不确定性，但我国经济正逐渐复苏。"To stabilize economic growth in the second half of this year, we cannot ignore market entities. More efforts must be made to power private enterprises, which act as the main body of economic development," he said.他表示，“下半年稳定经济增长，不能忽视市场主体。民营企业是经济发展的主体，我们必须加大对民营企业的扶持力度。”China's private businesses, which accounted for over 97 percent of the country's total market entities last year, are a primary driver behind the country's economic development.2021年，民营企业占全国市场主体总数的97%以上，是中国经济发展的主要动力。From small private businesses in provinces like Zhejiang and cities like Shenzhen to internet enterprises leading global technological advances, China's private companies arepioneersin spurring economic growth and innovative development both inside the country and on the global stage.从浙江、深圳等地的小型私营企业，到引领全球科技进步的互联网企业，中国的民营企业在国内和国际舞台上都是推动经济增长和创新发展的先锋。They have contributed about 50 percent of the country's tax revenue, 60 percent of gross domestic product, 70 percent of technological innovation and 80 percent of urban employment, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.根据工业和信息化部的数据，民营企业为国家贡献了约50%的税收、60%的国内生产总值、70%的技术创新和80%的城市就业岗位。Industry experts said the ultimate goal of encouraging various market entities, including the nonpublic sector, is to drive the country's commonprosperityand Chinese-style modernization.业内专家表示，鼓励包括非公有制经济在内的各种市场主体发展的最终目标是实现共同富裕和中国式现代化。In an inspection tour that started last week in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, President Xi reiterated the essential features of China's modernization. Xi said that "Chinese-style modernization features common prosperity and happiness for all, not just for a few."习近平在锦州、沈阳等地考察调研期间对中国式现代化的内涵进行了重点阐释。他强调：“要全体人民共同富裕、皆大欢喜。”"China has put common prosperity in a more important strategic position in the new era to drive Chinese-style modernization," Bai Chongen, dean of Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, said in an article published in Economic Daily.清华大学经济管理学院院长白重恩在《经济日报》发表的一篇文章中表示：“在新时代，中国把共同繁荣放更加重要的战略地位，推动中国式现代化。”To achieve this, Bai said that the nation is insisting on a socialist market economy in which public ownership plays the leading role alongside other forms of ownership, to allow some people to get rich first and help others get rich later.白重恩说，为了实现这一目标，国家坚持以公有制为主体，多种所有制经济共同发展的社会主义市场经济，并鼓励一部分人、一部分地区先富起来，通过先富带后富，最终实现共同富裕。"But during this process, China is also boosting antitrust efforts to prevent the disorderly expansion of capital, so as to drive enterprises equally for common prosperity," he said.他表示，“但在这个过程中，中国也在加大反垄断力度，防止资本的无序扩张，从而推动企业平等发展。”Ye Qing, chairman of Beijing Yeshi Enterprise Group Co, a material manufacturing company, said that as a private entrepreneur, he felt inspired andassuredby China's efforts in supporting the private sector to go boldly for development.北京叶氏企业集团有限公司董事长叶青表示，作为一名民营企业家，看到中国大力支持非公经济发展，他感到鼓舞和安心。"It has definitely been a hard time due to rising operational costs andshakyexternal uncertainties, but the country's recent efforts greatly boosted our confidence and inspired us to turn policy opportunities into growth momentum," Ye said.叶青说：“由于运营成本不断上升，外部有许多不确定性因素，这无疑是一段艰难的时期，但国家支持极大地增强了我们的信心，激励我们将政策机遇转化为增长势头。”"Such efforts also drove us to give more important play to the dynamic role of private enterprises to make more contributions to the Chinese market, especially in insisting on research and development for more breakthroughs on key technologies," he added.他补充说：“国家的努力也促使我们激发民营企业的活力，为中国市场做出更多贡献，特别要坚持研发，争取在关键技术上取得更多突破。”stimulate英[ˈstɪmjuleɪt]美[ˈstɪmjuleɪt]vt. 刺激；激励pioneer 英[ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)]美[ˌpaɪəˈnɪr]n. 先驱；开拓者prosperity英[prɒˈsperəti]美[prɑːˈsperəti]n. 繁荣；兴旺；成功assured英[əˈʃʊəd]美[əˈʃʊrd]adj. 确定的；自信的shaky英[ˈʃeɪki]美[ˈʃeki]adj.（地位，信用等）动摇的; （因病、体弱等）摇晃的; 虚弱的

Martin und Johannes berichten über Ihre Eindrücke vom Spiel der Düsseldorf Rhein Fire gegen Frankfurt Galaxy im MSV Duisburg Stadion, wo die beiden vor Ort mit dabei waren. Martin wurde dort auch herzlichst von ELF Commissioner Patrick Esume begrüßt. Die beiden haben Ihre positiven Eindrücke, was Rhein Fire Owner / Besitzer René Engel um das Football Spiel herum alles aufgebaut haben, geschildert. Nach dem Spiel haben die beiden dann auch unter anderem Jim Tomsula, Thomas Kössling, Timur Beckmann, Patrick Esume, Martin Bader und mehr getroffen. Bei der Stuttgart Surge ist Andy Meyer nicht mehr Defensive Coordinator und auch Benji Barnes wurde entlassen. Unser treuer Podcast Hörer Balou hat Gedanken zur ELF auf Basis der Zuschauer Schnitts niedergeschrieben. Das Thema hatte Martin und Johannes ja in der letzten Folge auch schon auf Basis des neuen ELF Teams in München angesprochen. Wird in München durch das neue ELF Team die Vereine darunter leiden? Ist München der richtige Standort für das nächste ELF Team? Martin berichtet über seinen Besuch bei dem GFL Spiel Düsseldorf Panthers gegen Cologne Crocodiles. Welche Vorteile haben die Vereine durch die ELF jetzt schon? Wird die Central Conference benachteiligt bei den TV Übertragungen auf Pro7 Maxx oder ran.de? Es wird auch über die ELF Spiele ein: Frankfurt Galaxy @ Düsseldorf Rhein Fire Stuttgart Surge @ Barcelona Dragons Cologne Centurions @ Raiders Tirol Hamburg Sea Devils @ Berlin Thunder Istanbul Rams @ Vienna Vikings Wroclaw Panthers @ Leipzig Kings Viel Spaß bei der Folge! -- Siehe Hard Knocks kostenlos im NFL GamePass: "https://www.mydealz.de/deals/nfl-preseason-und-mehr-kostenlos-anschauen-mit-dem-nfl-game-pass-free-2022583" -- Schicke uns gerne deine Fragen. Kontaktiere uns hier (auch gerne via Sprachnachricht) & weitere Infos zu Martin und Johannes oder dem CTK Sportpark: https://linktr.ee/footballhautnah -- oder schreib uns auf: - Instagram "football.hautnah": https://instagram.com/football.hautnah - Facebook "Football Hautnah": https://www.facebook.com/Football-Hautnah-109092371710715 - Twitter #FootballHautnah "@HautnahPodcast": https://twitter.com/HautnahPodcast - E-Mail: football.hautnah@martin-hanselmann.de ----- Musik von Gvidon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/football-hautnah/message

Martin und Johannes berichten über Ihre Eindrücke vom Spiel der Düsseldorf Rhein Fire gegen Frankfurt Galaxy im MSV Duisburg Stadion, wo die beiden vor Ort mit dabei waren. Martin wurde dort auch herzlichst von ELF Commissioner Patrick Esume begrüßt. Die beiden haben Ihre positiven Eindrücke, was Rhein Fire Owner / Besitzer René Engel um das Football Spiel herum alles aufgebaut haben, geschildert. Nach dem Spiel haben die beiden dann auch unter anderem Jim Tomsula, Thomas Kössling, Timur Beckmann, Patrick Esume, Martin Bader und mehr getroffen. Bei der Stuttgart Surge ist Andy Meyer nicht mehr Defensive Coordinator und auch Benji Barnes wurde entlassen. Unser treuer Podcast Hörer Balou hat Gedanken zur ELF auf Basis der Zuschauer Schnitts niedergeschrieben. Das Thema hatte Martin und Johannes ja in der letzten Folge auch schon auf Basis des neuen ELF Teams in München angesprochen. Wird in München durch das neue ELF Team die Vereine darunter leiden? Ist München der richtige Standort für das nächste ELF Team? Martin berichtet über seinen Besuch bei dem GFL Spiel Düsseldorf Panthers gegen Cologne Crocodiles. Welche Vorteile haben die Vereine durch die ELF jetzt schon? Wird die Central Conference benachteiligt bei den TV Übertragungen auf Pro7 Maxx oder ran.de? Es wird auch über die ELF Spiele ein: Frankfurt Galaxy @ Düsseldorf Rhein Fire Stuttgart Surge @ Barcelona Dragons Cologne Centurions @ Raiders Tirol Hamburg Sea Devils @ Berlin Thunder Istanbul Rams @ Vienna Vikings Wroclaw Panthers @ Leipzig Kings Viel Spaß bei der Folge! -- Siehe Hard Knocks kostenlos im NFL GamePass: "https://www.mydealz.de/deals/nfl-preseason-und-mehr-kostenlos-anschauen-mit-dem-nfl-game-pass-free-2022583" -- Schicke uns gerne deine Fragen. Kontaktiere uns hier (auch gerne via Sprachnachricht) & weitere Infos zu Martin und Johannes oder dem CTK Sportpark: https://linktr.ee/footballhautnah -- oder schreib uns auf: - Instagram "football.hautnah": https://instagram.com/football.hautnah - Facebook "Football Hautnah": https://www.facebook.com/Football-Hautnah-109092371710715 - Twitter #FootballHautnah "@HautnahPodcast": https://twitter.com/HautnahPodcast - E-Mail: football.hautnah@martin-hanselmann.de ----- Musik von Gvidon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/football-hautnah/message

CCAR Chief Executive Rabbi Hara Person defends abortion rights, in the wake of Dobbs. Rabbi Hara Person is the Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis. She is the first woman Chief Executive in the history of the CCAR. As Chief Executive, Rabbi Person oversees lifelong rabbinic learning, professional development and career services, CCAR Press -- liturgy, sacred texts, educational materials, apps, and other content for Reform clergy, congregations and Jewish organizations -- and critical resources and thought leadership for the 2,200 rabbis who serve more than 2 million Reform Jews throughout North America, Israel, and the world. She was ordained in 1998 from HUC-JIR, after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College (1986) and receiving an MA in Fine Arts from New York University/International Center of Photography (1992). Rabbi Person served as Educator at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue from 1990-1996, and was the Adjunct Rabbi there from 1998-2019. She also serves as the High Holy Day Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Olam, Fire Island Pines, NY. Previously, she was the CCAR's Chief Strategy Officer. In that capacity, she oversaw communications, served as Publisher of CCAR Press, and worked on overall organizational strategy. Prior to joining the CCAR, she worked at the URJ, where she was Managing Editor of The Torah: A Women's Commentary, named the National Jewish Book Award Book of the Year in 2008.

This week: The Supreme Court unveiled a ruling right before Shabbat overturning the federal abortion protections guaranteed in Roe v Wade. To talk about the Jewish perspective on abortion, why abortion is essential to health care, and what rabbis do after this ruling, I speak with Rabbi Hara Person, the chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, or the CCAR, which is the Reform movement's rabbinical association.Apologies for the late upload -- I've been sick the past few days and am not at 100%. More episodes about this ruling are on their way.Say hello! Lev@tcjewfolk.comhttps://jewfolk-inc.creator-spring.com/https://tcjewfolk.com/donate/To help Ukraine: https://tcjewfolk.com/resources-to-help-ukraine/Jewish world response: https://www.jta.org/2022/06/24/united-states/after-shabbat-we-will-act-american-jews-gear-up-for-wave-of-post-roe-activismhttps://tcjewfolk.com/local-national-jewish-organizations-speak-out-on-abortion-decision/Gen Parker: https://tcjewfolk.com/grounded-in-strength-we-are-a-force/Global response: https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-politics-health-puerto-rico-37f1bf1b6ee02cceb33d5d456335e812?taid=62b6330c26cb51000187e895Overview of the Supreme Court ruling: https://www.scotusblog.com/2022/06/supreme-court-overturns-constitutional-right-to-abortion/Tech/internet privacy guide to abortion: https://gizmodo.com/how-to-get-an-abortion-keep-personal-information-safe-1848874362Justices: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/03/1096108319/roe-v-wade-alito-conservative-justices-confirmation-hearingsMinnesota background: https://tcjewfolk.com/judaisms-presence-in-minnesotas-abortion-rights-fight/Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u1gayfK18XkbGvXJMKsnEEQDCXKvcF6MsFGAUu0DA7Q/edit?usp=sharing

This bonus episode of Judaism Unbound is presented in partnership with Theatre Dybbuk. Once a month, their podcast -- called The Dybbukast -- releases a new episode, and we are proud to feature their second season's eighth episode as a bonus episode here on Judaism Unbound's feed. In each episode, they bring poems, plays, and other creative texts from throughout history to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today. Subscribe to The Dybbukast on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else that podcasts are found.The Exagoge of Ezekiel the Tragedian is the earliest documented Jewish play, thought to have been written in Alexandria, Egypt in the second century BCE.  From the fragments that remain, we know that it tells the biblical Exodus narrative in the style of a Greek tragedy. In 2016, theatre dybbuk combined the extant 269 lines with modern-day stories of refugees, immigrants, and other voices from the American experience to form a new adaptation, titled exagoge, that relates the ancient story to contemporary issues.This episode, presented in collaboration with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University, features performances from exagoge intercut with a conversation recorded at the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis in March 2022 between theatre dybbuk's artistic director, Aaron Henne, and Dr. Miriam Heller Stern. Dr. Stern, the Vice Provost for Educational Strategy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and founder of Beit HaYozter/the Creativity Braintrust, studied theatre dybbuk's process alongside Dr. Tobin Belzer during the creation of the adaptation.

The Exagoge of Ezekiel the Tragedian is the earliest documented Jewish play, thought to have been written in Alexandria, Egypt in the second century BCE.  From the fragments that remain, we know that it tells the biblical Exodus narrative in the style of a Greek tragedy. In 2016, theatre dybbuk combined the extant 269 lines with modern-day stories of refugees, immigrants, and other voices from the American experience to form a new adaptation, titled exagoge, that relates the ancient story to contemporary issues.This episode, presented in collaboration with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University, features performances from exagoge intercut with a conversation recorded at the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis in March 2022 between theatre dybbuk's artistic director, Aaron Henne, and Dr. Miriam Heller Stern. Dr. Stern, the Vice Provost for Educational Strategy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and founder of Beit HaYozter/the Creativity Braintrust, studied theatre dybbuk's process alongside Dr. Tobin Belzer during the creation of the adaptation.This episode is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

This month, Don takes a look at the story of Thomas, the disciple often referred to as “doubting Thomas,” in the gospel according to John. In his reading of this story, Don presents a rather revolutionary interpretation of Thomas and his reaction to the disciples' claim that they have seen their teacher, Jesus. Through his refreshing take on the story, Don invites us to consider the Thomases among us, now. We can question: are we like Thomas? Liam, for one, energetically, if not sadly, claims to be a Thomasite. Give a listen and find out why. Following the discussion, Liam offers a reading - a prayer, in fact - from the Jewish Mishkan T'filah for Travelers, A Reform Siddur (or prayer book).  Produced by the Central Conference of American Rabbis I begin with a prayer of gratitude for all that is holy in my life. God needs no words, no English or Hebrew, no semantics and no services. But I need them. Through prayer, I can sense my inner strength, my inner purpose, my inner joy, my capacity to love. As I reach upward in prayer, I sense these qualities in my Creator. To love God is to love each other, to work to make our lives better. To love God is to love the world God created, and to work to perfect it. To love God is love dreams of peace and joy that illumine all of us and to bring that vision to life. In Trans-Forming Proclamation, Liam Hooper tenderly explores gender and the Bible. This book actually defies genre. With rich patches of poetry, memoir, and devotional, Liam weaves together inspiring literary insights with grounded, original, and informed scholarship. Trans-Forming proclamation: A Transgender Theology of Daring Existence is new wine in a new wine skin. It is Inventive, artful, and liberating. Available on Amazon and published by Otherwise Engaged.   About US In each episode of Bible Bash Podcast, , Liam Michael Hooper, a white trans Bible scholar and Don Durham, a white, cis, heterosexual farmer, minister, and podcaster take turns presenting the text. They then discuss. In addition, each episode they present another text, a non-Biblical text of note--religious or secular--that may or may not correspond to the Bible text.  Bible Bash Podcast is a collaborative project created by Liam Hooper, Don Durham, and Peterson Toscano.   Our theme song is Playbill by The Jellyrox. It is available on iTunes, Spotify, or through Rock Candy Recordings. You also heard From A to Me by Frank Johnson on Epidemic Sound. The show is edited by Peterson Toscano.  To share your questions, comments, requests for passages to be discussed, or suggestions for guests who can talk about texts, email Liam & Don:  convos@biblebashpodcast.com  Follow on Twitter @BibleBash Liam @LiMHooper Don @RealDonDurham Peterson @p2son Bible Bash Podcast is part of the Rock Candy Network  Bible Bash logo was designed by Diana Coe at Crone Communications Check out other Rock Candy podcasts Brown Suga Diaries Blessed are the Binary Breakers hosted by Avery Smith Sacred Tension by Stephen Long Bubble&Squeak by Peterson Toscano Eleventylife by EleventySeven Common Creatives Hot Tea Hot Takes The Pickle and Boot Shop Podcast Magnify the Pod 

Rabbi Barry Block, Vice President of organizational relationships at the Central Conference of American Rabbis and faculty dean at the Union of Reform Judaism's Henry S. Jacobs Camp, discusses with Rabbi Neil Amswych "The Social Justice Torah Commentary" (which he edited) and the connection between Torah and Social Justice.

Die Central Conference beherbergt dieses Jahr sowohl zwei neue Teams aus Österreich als auch den Titelverteidiger Frankfurt Galaxy. Kann der Titel verteidigt werden, sind die Österreicher doch übermächtig oder spielt Stuttgart Surge doch den Spielverderber? Wie Patric und David die Central Conference einschätzen dazu mehr im Podcast. Tipps: David: 1. Raiders Tirol 2. Frankfurt Galaxy 3. Vienna Vikings 4. Stuttgart Surge Patric: 1. Vienna Vikings 2. Raiders Tirol 3. Frankfurt Galaxy 4. Stuttgart Surge

Darrell invites us to think about and celebrate a mystery which takes place every time we worship. When we worship here on earth, we are joining a worship service that is already in progress in heaven. By looking at the passages of Isa. 6, and Rev. 4&5, we see the heavenly worship has changed before and after the death and resurrection of Jesus. The changing dynamic of the heavenly worship shapes and empowers our earthly worship. On earth as it is in heaven. Today, when we gather together to worship, we are to cry out: worthy is the Lamb, who sits in the middle of the One who sits on the throne. You can also see a full video of this sermon on Darrell's Youtube Channel. March 30, 2019 | Isaiah 6:1-8 and Revelation 4 & 5 Sign up for Darrell's June 3rd Preaching Seminar | https://ccln.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1278704 Mailing List | www.darrelljohnson.ca/#subscribe-form Give to the ministry of Darrell Johnson: www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson

In this message from Worship Central Canada's Conference in 2018, Darrell explores the story of the women at the well in John 4. You can also see a full video of this sermon on Darrell's Youtube Channel. February 17, 2018 | John 4:1-12 The Bible Course by the Canadian Bible Society | www.biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/ Mailing List | www.darrelljohnson.ca/#subscribe-form Give to the ministry of Darrell Johnson: www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson

Ryan, Chris and Josh walk us through the league's new club logo poll then turn-to on the team changes and reorganization in the USL League 2 Central Conference Season Preview.

Heute dürfen wir euch das bereits angekündigte Interview mit dem sechsfachen österreichischen Meister, mehrfachen internationalen Pokalsieger und Kapitän der Raiders Tirol AdrianPlatzgummer präsentieren. Adrian ist nach Sean Shelton erst der zweite Spieler der Raiders, der bei uns zu Gast ist. Einen Spieler, der aktuell die Raiders noch mehr repräsentiert als er, dürfte aber schwer zu finden sein. Bereits seit 2001 ist der Slot Receiver Teil des Vereins, der nun einen neuen Abschnitt seiner Historie als Franchise in der European League of Football beginnt. Adrian spricht mit Hendrik und Elias über seine bisherige Karriere, teilt uns aber unter anderem auch seine Meinung über die Central Conference und das Receiver Corps der Raiders mit. Zudem erklärt er Hendrik, was Topfen ist und warum er es auf der Raiders Website als Lieblingsspeise genannt hat. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen und lasst gerne eure Meinung dar!

Coles Express NBL1 - Season 2022 - Norwood Flames v South Adelaide Panthers at the ARC Campbelltown. Ozsports Radio's Match Day Crew Ally, Noah & Ryder bring you all the action from the Men's and Women's games. Competition Time! - Listen to the replay of the Womens' and Men's Rd. 1 game for the codeword. Message the Ozsports Radio's Facebook Page at facebook.com/ozsportsradio with the codeword and your name and email address and what game you heard the codeword. You will go in the running for tickets to a Norwood Flames NBL1 home game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ozsports-radio/message

Coles Express NBL1 - Season 2022 - Norwood Flames v South Adelaide Panthers at the ARC Campbelltown. Ozsports Radio's Match Day Crew Ally, Noah & Ryder bring you all the action from the Men's and Women's games. Competition Time! - Listen to the replay of the Womens' and Men's Rd. 1 game for the codeword. Message the Ozsports Radio's Facebook Page at facebook.com/ozsportsradio with the codeword and your name and email address and what game you heard the codeword. You will go in the running for tickets to a Norwood Flames NBL1 home game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ozsports-radio/message

In this conversation with Rabbi Barry Block, we talk about the precious gems in the High Priest's breastplate, as a metaphor for the imperative to create equity by considering the individual needs of students/communities in education. Plus, in the bonus interview, we talk about the Jewish context around social and racial justice in the American south. Rabbi Block's book: The The Social Justice Torah Commentary, published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Rabbi Block's book recommendation: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

Geoff Colvin is the Senior Editor at Large for Fortune Magazine and the keynote speaker for the NAED South Central Region Conference.

Simon Mafunda is the new Africa Coordinator for the Wesleyan Covenant Association, working with Methodists across the continent as they consider the future of the United Methodist Church and the emerging Global Methodist Church. Bob and Stephanie talk with Simon about the history of Methodism in Africa, what's happening with the Africa Initiative, and an African response to the initiative of the WCA and partners to offer opportunities for Central Conference delegates to get vaccinated in anticipation of the 2022 General Conference.  Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church.  Contact Simon Mafunda with your questions about the WCA and Africa: smafunda@wesleyancovenant.org.  Send your questions and comments to us at podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. 

As you should know, we love firsts here at Kick It Forward and this one pleases us quite a bit. We are proud to provide the exclusive, first podcast interview of our new friend, Dean Johnson, head coach of the Des Moines Menace. Dean comes to us as a Watford, England native and journeyman player and coach. There is no question that he brings a winning mentality and a work ethic to the former Kings of the Heartland (apparently there's a new conference name, the Deep North Division of the Central Conference (facepalm)) and the 2021 USL 2 Champions. Currently the head coach at NCAA Division II powerhouse, Davis & Elkins, Dean has some big shoes to fill, but our impression is that he might put more pressure on himself to win than the Des Moines Society and Red Army combined. Please enjoy this conversation and also, have a little chuckle that we made Deano walk for about 12 minutes in the freezing cold to find a place to record and when we actually landed, it was at a frozen daiquiri bar. He was a great sport and we are excited to have him at the helm!

Lange Zeit wurde es ruhig um das Franchise, viele Fans machten sich bereits Sorgen. Nun kehrt der schlafende Riese zurück. In unserer neuen Folge von Foot Bowl meets your ELF Franchise haben wir stellvertretend für den amtierenden ELF Champion Frankfurt Galaxy den General Manager Christopher Knower und den Headcoach Thomas Kösling zu Gast. Die beiden stellten sich nicht nur unseren Fragen über die Powerparty, die Central Conference und den Salary Cap, sondern beantworteten auch eure Fragen, die ihr uns über Instagram habt zukommen lassen. Wer wissen möchte, wann die Galaxy ihre nächsten Spieler bekanntgeben wird, ist hier genau richtig. Für den aufmerksamen Beobachter gibt es sogar eine Gewinnchance.

Leading diverse progressive Judaism around the globe. Born in Buenos Aires in 1962, Rabbi Bergman holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Pharmaceutics from the University of Buenos Aires, and three Master's degrees: in Education from The Hebrew University, in Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, Jerusalem, and in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary, Jerusalem. He was ordained at the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary of Buenos Aires in 1992, and HUC-JIR in Jerusalem in 1993. He is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbi (CCAR) and a graduate of the Jewish Agency's Jerusalem Fellows program. Founder of the Arlene Fern Community School in Buenos Aires, Rabbi Bergman is well-known for his innovative and inspirational socio-educational and religious projects with Fundación Judaica. He serves as Rabbi at Templo Libertad, Argentina's first Synagogue. Rabbi Bergman began his career as a community leader at Emanu El, epicenter of Argentina's Reform Movement. In 2011, he became the first rabbi ever elected to public office in Argentina and served as representative of the City of Buenos Aires. In 2013, he was elected to represent the city at the nation's congress and in 2015, President Mauricio Macri named him Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development, a position he held until the end of President Macri's term in 2019. Named one of the world's 100 most influential leaders in the fight against climate change, Rabbi Bergman has received numerous international distinctions and awards. He has authored seven books, is a distinguished speaker on issues of social justice and human rights, and a strong exponent of civil discourse. Rabbi Bergman is honored to have been appointed President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, beginning in June, 2020. He is married and has four children.

ABOUT THIS EVENT: Liturgy is a kind of sacred poetry, using metaphors and imagery that spoke to our ancestors. What happens when we pair our liturgy with more contemporary poetry? How does poetry help us better understand the yearnings, pain, joy, and questions expressed in our liturgy? And how does it offer us new insights and ways to grapple with the big questions, with doubt, and with our aspirations? ABOUT THIS SPEAKER: Rabbi Hara Person is the Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis. Previously, she was the CCAR's Chief Strategy Officer. In that capacity, she oversaw the Communications Department and served as Publisher of CCAR Press, and worked with leadership on overall organizational strategy. Rabbi Person was ordained in 1998 from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College (1986) and receiving an MA in Fine Arts from New York University's International Center of Photography (1992). She served as Educator at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue from 1990-1996, and was the Adjunct Rabbi there from 1998-2019. Since 1998, Rabbi Person has been the High Holy Day Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Olam, Fire Island Pines, NY. Before coming to the CCAR, Rabbi Person was the Editor-in-Chief of URJ Books and Music, where she was responsible for the revision of The Torah: A Modern Commentary (2005) and the publication of many significant projects, including the Aleph Isn't Tough adult Hebrew series and Mitkadem: Hebrew for Youth as well as several award-winning children's books. While at URJ, she was also the Managing Editor of The Torah: Women's commentary, named the National Jewish Book Award Book of the Year in 2008. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi...​ Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/

Howard Bender and Adam Ronis get together to dissect Adam's strategy and final team in the latest FSGA Fantasy Football draft.

Rabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader and social justice activist. She is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, in West Hollywood, CA. She is Past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the international organization of over 2300 Reform Rabbis. She served as the first openly gay or lesbian person in that position. She also was the first woman ever elected as President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis which includes Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Orthodox Rabbis. Rabbi Eger is the editor of the ground breaking book, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells: A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual (CCAR PRESS, 2020). This collection of LGBTQ prayers, poems, liturgy, and rituals is both a spiritual resource and a celebratory affirmation of Jewish diversity. Giving voice to the private and public sectors of queer Jewish experience and allies. She also wrote a companion study guide for this book. Rabbi Eger is also the co-editor of Gender and Religious Leadership: Woman Rabbis Pastors and Ministers (Rowman and Littlfield, 2019). This volume analyzes historical and recent developments in female religious leadership and the larger issues shaping the scholarly debate at the intersection of gender and religious studies. Eger was named as one of the 50 most influential Jews by the Jewish Daily Forward and one of the 50 most influential women rabbis. In October 2011 Rabbi Eger was one of the Gay Icons of Equality Forum’s LGBT History Month. Huffington Post named her as the #1 LGBT Clergy Person in America. Most recently recognized for her activism by the City of Los Angeles as a trailblazer, she has won numerous awards for her leadership from the Human Rights Campaign, the City of West Hollywood, the California State Senate and State Assembly. Rabbi Eger also coaches non-profit executives and clergy through her company ReZilience Strategies. Raised in Memphis, TN, Rabbi Eger graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion in 1982. She received her Master’s Degree from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in 1985 and was ordained as Rabbi in 1988 at the New York campus of HUC. She received her Doctor of Divinity in 2013 from HUC-JIR. Eger is a Sr. Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Eger is married to Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom in Austin, TX She has one son, Benjamin, who lives and works in Dallas You can follow her on Twitter @deniseeger or her blog “Walking Humbly . Seeking Justice. Living with Hope.” What You Will Learn: How the assassination of Dr. MLK Jr. influenced her How her childhood Rabbi helped her realize her own potential How our beliefs affect our genetic code The many roles of a clergyperson The best influence techniques What Rabbi Eger thinks it means to be authentic The detriment of American work culture How woman can create a new environment in the workplace Resources: Email: egerdenise@gmail.com Websites: https://www.ccarpress.org/shopping_product_detail.asp?pid=50477 https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793601575/Gender-and-Religious-Leadership-Women-Rabbis-Pastors-and-Ministers https://kol-ami.org https://rabbieger.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbiofweho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbideniseeger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseeger

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Rabbi Rick Kellner has served as the senior rabbi and spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tikvah since July of 2011. Rabbi Kellner was ordained as a rabbi in May 2007 at the Los Angeles campus of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion where he also received Masters degrees in Hebrew Letters and Jewish Education. Rabbi Kellner active in B.R.E.A.D (Building Responsibility Equality and Dignity) an interfaith justice organization in Columbus. He currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Ohio Religious Action Center a statewide movement for Reform Jews to seek justice on the state level and as the Chair of Continuing Rabbinic Education for the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Rabbi Kellner believes that Judaism can be experienced through the values of Joy, Community, Meaning and Impact. He believes in a community that is built on relationships. It is through our relationships with each other and the congregation in which we create a stronger sense of community. Rabbi Kellner grew up in New York and he attended the University at Albany where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Prior to joining Congregation Beth Tikvah, Rabbi Kellner served as the Associate Rabbi of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles. Rabbi Kellner and his wife Debra live in the Worthington area with their two beautiful daughters Zoe and Shira.

Welcome to Have a Blessed Gay, your weekly spiritual-comedy podcast! Join holy host, Tyler Martin, as he critically discusses social norms, current events, mental health, religion, and spirituality from an outcast's perspective. This week, Tyler chats Rabbi Denise L. Eger, an incredible activist, author, proud lesbian, and inspiring Rabbi. Throughout her rabbinical career, she has worked extensively to include and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, she has worked tirelessly with and for people with AIDS, she was the first openly LGBTQ+ President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis which is the largest organization of Rabbis in the world, she’s also the past President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis (being the first woman and openly gay person to do that), and a past President of the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis. But get this, she officiated the very first US same-sex marriage in L.A. County in 2008. What they primarily discussed was her groundbreaking new book: Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells: A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. It is an absolutely gorgeous book filled with prayers, rituals, history, and traditions that actually include the LGBTQ+ community. There is no other religious denomination that has published a book of queer prayers as part of its primary liturgy. Along with her book, they also talk about inclusivity, tolerance vs. acceptance, seeking activism as a faith leader, and how to make our holidays more inclusive, right now, but also year round. Enjoy this inspiring discussion! Guest: Rabbi Denise L. Eger Twitter: @deniseeger Instagram: @rabbideniseeger Facebook: www.facebook.com/rabbideniseeger Website/Blog: https://rabbieger.com/ Congregation: https://www.kol-ami.org/ Where Pride Dwells (Book): www.amazon.com/Mishkan-Gaavah-Where-Pride-Dwells/dp/0881233587/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=where+pride+dwells&qid=1606206058&sr=8-1 Sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% Off BetterHelp therapy by using my code! www.betterhelp.com/blessedgay Your Host: Tyler Martin Instagram: @tylerisaacmartin Follow Have a Blessed Gay and Reach Out! Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @haveablessedgay www.haveablessedgay.com Email: hello@haveablessedgay.com U.S. Helplines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Trevor Project Helpline (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 Trans Helpline: 877-565-8860

Join Dr. Holmes as she discusses congregational inclusion with Rabbi Steven Rau. Rabbi Rau is the co-author with Stacey Levy of the book Everyone is Welcome: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools. Dr. Holmes and Rabbi Rau talk through the book which is relevant for every faith in creating an inclusive environment as well as staff training and the importance of role models and building programs around a child's individual needs. The book is available on Amazon and Behrman House Publishing.Rabbi Steven H. Rau joined The Temple staff as Director of Lifelong Learning in 2002. He oversees The Temple’s Breman Education Center, Project Connect (youth engagement department), Tamid: A Lifetime of Jewish Learning (adult education), and the Weinberg Early Learning Center. Rau and the educational team have revitalized The Temple’s educational and youth engagement programs, which is one of twenty supplemental educational programs in North America accredited by the Association for Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE) in 2009.Rabbi Steven Rau was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications. During his undergraduate studies, Rabbi Rau attended Tel Aviv University in Israel. He received a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and was ordained in 1998. In 2003, Rau received the coveted title of Reform Jewish Educator from the ARJE. Additionally, he holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida. Before moving to Atlanta, Rabbi Rau served as Associate Rabbi and Director of Youth and Education at Congregation Ahavath Chesed in Jacksonville, Florida.Rabbi Rau is actively involved in the greater Jewish educational world, serving nationally as a member of the ARJE Accreditation Committee, and locally as a board member of Jewish Family and Career Services. Rabbi Rau is co-author of Everyone is Welcome: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools, published by URJ Press, and was a contributing writer and part of the editorial team of Mishkan Tefilah for Youth and Mishkan HaNefesh for Youth, both published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis. In 2017, Rabbi Rau was honored by the ARJE as Distinguished Educator.Rabbi Rau and his wife, Julie, have five children - daughters Aviv and Amit, and sons Ohad, Matthew, and Reid, and a sweet Cockapoo named George.http://www.the-temple.org/

Rabbi Seth M. Limmer on social justice, Israel, immigration (and more) at Chicago’s historic Sinai Temple. Rabbi Seth M. Limmer, DHL, serves as senior rabbi of Chicago Sinai Congregation. During his rabbinate he has served as chair of the Justice, Peace & Civil Liberties of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, as vice-chair of the URJ’s Commission on Social Action, as dean of faculty for Eisner and Crane Lake Camps, and at the time of publication serves on the Board of Trustees of the CCAR. On behalf of Chicago Sinai Congregation’s lead role in organizing the Reform Movement’s participation in the NAACP’s 2015 America’s Journey for Justice, Rabbi Limmer accepted the Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath Bearer of Light Award, the highest honor of the URJ. Author of many articles, 2016 saw the publication of his first full-length book, Medieval Midrash: The House for Inspired Innovation. Rabbi Limmer also served as co-editor of Moral Resistance and Spiritual Authority, published by CCAR Press.

New episodes every morning at 11am. As we prepare to tell the Passover story, a refection on the value of our own family stories. Special guest: Rabbi Hara Person, CEO of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in every day and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   

A prayer from Mishkan T'Filah, a Reform Siddur from the Central Conference of American Rabbis. May we be ever mindful of the least of these in our midst.

Rabbi Hara Person, the Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, is the publisher of the new book Deepening the Dialogue: American Jews and Israelis Envision the Jewish Democratic State. She offers insights into how Reform Rabbis, whose finger is on the Jewish-American pulse virtually more than anyone else, can communicate Israel to their communities and vice-versa. This season is made possible by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, which promotes humanistic, democratic, and liberal values in the social discourse in Israel.

Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, the Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (huc.edu/), presents his lecture "Is Our Time Unique? Jewish Social Responsibility in America Today!" before an audience at Temple Solel (www.templesolel.org/) in Paradise Valley, AZ. ABOUT THIS SPEAKER: Widely respected for his scholarship, integrity, and menschlichkeit, Rabbi Ellenson’s collaborative leadership has reflected his commitment to advancing Jewish unity. He has forged closer ties between HUC-JIR and the Union for Reform Judaism, the Central Conference, and the other arms of the Reform Movement. A DONATE: bit.ly/1NmpbsP LEARNING MATERIALS: https://bit.ly/311CgAP For more info, please visit:
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Rabbi Alan R. Sherman, D.D.  Chosen by the Jewish Journal Newspaper as one of the most influential Jewish leaders in South Florida.  April 2010 CURRENT POSITIONS Director of Chaplain Services 1983 – Present Executive Director, Chaplaincy; 1979-2012; Director of Community Relations (1979-1995) Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Inc. Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Retired,  June 1999. United States Army, 3220th US Army Reserve Garrison, West Palm Beach, FL Veteran of Operation Shield/Storm. Mobilized for active duty, August 1990 – May 1991 Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis: Executive Vice President, 1997 –2012; President, 1994 – 1996; Secretary, 1991; Vice President, 1992 – 1994; appointed Vice President, 1997. RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR EDUCATION  1954 – 1961          Yeshiva of Central Queens. Jamaica, New York. Diploma. 1963 – 1965          Long Beach High School. Long Beach, New York. NY State Regents Diploma. 1965 – 1969          Long Island University. CW Post Campus. B.A., Sociology, Minor: Education       1969                Elected to Pi Gamma Mu – National Social Science Honor Society. 1969 – 1974          Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. B.A., B.H.L., M.A.H.L.,   Ordained Rabbi 1972 – 1973          Tel Aviv University. Ramat Aviv, Israel. 1973 – 1974          Elected President of the HUC - JIR Rabbinic Student Association       1984                Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army. Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas: Graduate.       1999                Doctor of Divinity, Honorary – HUC - JIR POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION Certified Jewish Chaplain – National Association of Jewish Chaplains, 1995. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Residency in Hospital Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education. Certificate, 1978. Jefferson County Comprehensive Mental Health Center. Steubenville, Ohio. Initiated and completed course in Pastoral Counseling. Certificate. RECENT PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Guardianship Committee – Jewish Family and Children’s Service - Member, 2005 – 2012. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center – Board Member, 2005 - 2012. Vice President-2011-2012. Leadership Palm Beach County - Alumni Toward a More Perfect Union – Board Member, 2007 Vitas Advisory Committee (Hospice), 2008- present. United Jewish Communities Rabbinic Cabinet. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – On Board Clergy Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Jail Ministry Advisory Committee – Chairman, 2006 – Rabbinic Advisor to Jewish War Veterans, Post 501. S.A. Friends of Beit Halochem: Helping disabled Israeli Veterans, Honorary Board. Emergency Shelter Grants Program, Advisory Board: appointed by the Palm Beach County Commission, 1994 – 1997, President 1990; Board Member Member, Amerian Legion, Present AWARDS 1995 Red Ribbon Award presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community for outstanding efforts and achievement in the Palm Beach County “ War Against Drugs”. 1993 Defender Cup presented by Palm Beach County Public Defender Richard Jorandby for Outstanding Service to the indigent of Palm Beach County. 1986 Man of the Year Brotherhood Award presented by the Brotherhood Committee of the Palm Beaches & Environs for Leadership in promoting dialogue and interaction among people of different races and religions. Dr. Theodore Norley Community Service Award for Outstanding Community Services to Disadvantaged Citizens of Palm Beach County, presented by the Urban League of Palm Beach County, March 1983. William J. Shroder Award, from the Council of Jewish Federations, for building a Coalition of Human Services, in response to projected government budget cuts affecting human services, November 1982. The Hadassah Myrtle Wreath Achievement Award for 1984, in recognition of Outstanding Community Service to the people of Palm Beach County. Recognition of 10 years of service to the viewers of CBS affiliate WPEC – TV 12, as co-host of “Perspectives in Faith”, a public affairs program. Public Relations Award for “Prayer Book for the Elderly”, presented by the Council of Jewish Federations, November 1982. Meritorious Service Medal, Washington, D.C., June 1999 for career service in the Army Chaplaincy. Army Commendation Metal, Oak Leaf Cluster, Washington, D.C., August 1991, for outstanding service in Operation Desert Shield Storm. Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1995. Commander’s Award for Excellence- 1999; 3220 US Army Garrison, West Palm Beach, FL Recipient of the B’Nai Avraham Award, American Jewish Committee, for theservice in the area of intergroup relations, May 1992. Liberty Bell Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association for Community Service that has strengthened the American System of Freedom under law, May 1992. Bethel House, Inc. (African – American) Community Service Award for making a difference to people of all communities, September 1992. Service Award, Jefferson County Mental Health Center, Steubenville, Ohio, January 1979. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office- Exemplary Volunteer Award- 2012. DISTANT PAST COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Temple Beth El, Steubenville, Ohio, Rabbi - 1974 – 1979. Community Relations Board of Palm Beach County; appointed by the Palm Beach County Commission, 1980; elected Chairman, 1980 – 1982; resigned chairmanship and elected Vice-Chairman, September 1982; re-elected Chairman, 1984 – 1985 and 1988 – 1990. Holocaust Survivors of the Palm Beaches: Co-Founder. Urban League of Palm Beach County: board member. Director of Chaplain Services 1983 – Present MorseLife, Inc. Commission on Equal Opportunity and International Concerns: appointed by the JCPA, May 1983; the Church – State Commission, May 1984; appointed to the Commission on Israel and Task Force on Women, May 1988. The Palm Beach Post Newspaper: columnist on religion. Palm Beach County Public Defender’s Office: Board of the Alternative Sentencing Project. United Cerebral Palsy of the Treasure Coast: Telethon VIP, 1983 – 1986. Children’s Place in West Palm Beach: Board of Directors, 1979 – 1980. Central Conference of American Rabbis: Committee on Judaism and Health, executive board; Committee on Pastoral Care and Training, member; Committee on Synagogue-Federation Relations, member. WXEL-TV, Public Broadcasting: Community Advisory Board. Jupiter Courier Journal: religion contributor. “Directions 88” in Planning for the Future of Palm Beach County, May 5-7, 1988. “Directions 94” in Planning for the future of Palm Beach County, June 2-4, 1994. Dialogues with the Methodist, Catholic and African American Communities. Instrumental in establishing a Coalition of Human Service Agencies to respond to the impact of Federal, State and local budget cuts in Palm Beach County; elected Treasurer, March 1992. Junior League of Palm Beach County: advisory board, 1993 – 1995. “Perspectives in Faith”, a monthly public affairs program produced by CBS affiliate WPEC-TV 12, West Palm Beach, 1984 - 1995. Temple Beit Hayam, Stuart, Florida: founding and interim Rabbi, 1993 – 1995. Airport 88 Celebration Committee: member and participant in Dedication Ceremony for Palm Beach International Airport. Ministerial Fellowship of the Palm Beaches: President, 1986 – 1989; Vice-President, 1982; Secretary, 1981. Chaplain Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; President, 1997 National Association of Jewish Chaplains: elected to the executive board, February 1993 – 1998. Accredited as a Certified Jewish Chaplain, May 1994; Convention Chairman, 1997. Clergy Advisory Committee: Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Intercoastal Health Systems, West Palm Beach, Florida; 1993 – 2007. Partnership for a Drug Free Community; United Way of Palm Beach Co.; 1994 – 2007. Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County: Board of Directors; 1994 – 2007. Hanley Hazeldon Center: spiritual counselor. Leadership Palm Beach County: graduate, 1991 – 1992. Jack Cole Show on WJNO radio: regular guest. Palm Beach County School System: Human Sexuality Curriculum Review Committee, 1992. Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County: Board Member. Hospice of Palm Beach County: Board of Directors; Personnel Chair, 1979 – 1984; Ethics Committee, member, 1994 – 1995. HIV Pastoral Care Network of Palm Beach County: Secretary – Treasurer. Palm Beach County Human Relations Camp for Inter-racial and Inter-cultural Understanding – Office of Equal Opportunity, Palm Beach County Commission: Founder Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County: Compeer Program Advisory Board. Planned Parenthood of Palm Beach County: Clergy Advisory Board. Committee to Stamp Out Hate, American Jewish Committee, Founding Board of Directors, 1993. Citizens for Quality Education, a political action committee: Co-Founder. Concerned Citizens for the Palm Beach County Home and General Care Facility: Board Member, 1995. Committee on Hospital Chaplaincy of the Central Conference of American Rabbis: appointed 1995. Veteran’s Hospital Research Foundation: Chairman of Audit Committee; 1997. Palm Beach Jewish Times Newspaper: columnist; 1996 – 1999. Forum Club – Board of Directors. Palm Beach County Alliance, Treasurer and Board Member, 2002 – 2007. Rotary Club – Steubenville, Ohio. Family Planning Association of Jefferson County - Board Member. Interfaith Clergy Association of Steubenville, Ohio, President, 1978. Mayor’s Human Relations Commission of Steubenville Ohio, Board Member. Jefferson County Comprehensive Mental Health Services Personnel, Chairman, 1975 – 1977. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, September 1973 – Conducted High HolyDay Service and Ministered to patients and staff. Gracie Square Psychiatric Hospital – N.Y., N.Y. September 1970 – Conducted High HolyDay Services and ministered to patients and staff Lecturer for Jewish Chatauqua Society, Bethany College, Bethany West Virginia. Montefiore Temple, Cairo, IL - Student Pulpit. NorthHills Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA - Student Pulpit, 1972 – 1973. Temple Ahavath Shalom, Bluefield, W. VA – Student Pulpit, 1973 – 1974.

Welcome to the LI Law Podcast.  We feature legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners.  The podcast focuses on Long Island law topics and includes greater New York court and legislative happenings.  If you are one of the approximate 8 million residents of Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties), or want to enjoy all law-related matters on Long Island, this podcast is for you! Your host, Zehava Schechter, is an attorney admitted to the New York Bar for 30 years.  She concentrates her private practice in estate planning, administration, and litigation; real estate law; contracts, and business formation and dissolution.  If you like this podcast, you may want to look for Zehava's monthly articles in the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald, Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald, Oceanside/Island Park Herald, and the Beacon newspapers. Our guest on this 27th episode is Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss, who retired in October, 2019 as chairman of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission where he served for 28 years, since 1992.  Rabbi Moss also served as co-chair of the Suffolk County Anti-Bias Task Force and chair of the Islip Town Anti-Bias Task Force in the battle against anti-Semitism and other bias crimes. He is the longest sitting member on the Islip Town Board of Ethics and is also Director and Founder of STOPBIAS, an educational program for bias/hate crimes offenders. Rabbi Moss also serves as chaplain to the Suffolk County Police Department since 1986 and holds the rank of Chief of Chaplains.  Rabbi Moss also serves as chaplain at various hospitals and skilled nursing/assisted living homes in the Suffolk community. He is Rabbi Emeritus of B'nai Israel Reform Temple in Oakdale, New York, President of the Suffolk County Board of Rabbis and is past-president of numerous local and county organizations. He is also Chair of the Center for Social Justice and Human Understanding located in the library of the Selden Campus of Suffolk Community College. Rabbi Moss is a student of Kabbalah and meditation and has led workshops in these areas of Jewish life and study. Rabbi Moss' bike trip to Auschwitz was featured in Newsday: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/oakdale-rabbi-auschwitz-bike-ride-1.32951997.  He has had articles printed in the Journal of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and in other publications.   He is the author of “An Anatomy of One Breath,” https://bnai-israel.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/53/2018/09/An_Anatomy_of_One_Breath.pdf Rabbi Steven Moss' contact information is: Email: rabbiemeritus@bnai-israel.org Telephone: (631) 793-5488 Welcome to the podcast, Rabbi Moss! Please contact us with your general questions or comments at LILawPodcast@gmail.com.  No podcast is a substitute for competent legal advice.  

Episode 003 includes some highlights from Central Conference 2019.

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 Will the BC government get involved in any of the ongoing job action? Guest: Mike Smyth, Vancouver Province Columnist Chapter 2 Metro Vancouver transit strike: Here's how your commute may be affected Guest: Ben Murphy, Translink Spokesperson Chapter 3 Join us for the 2019 Housing Central Conference Guest: Jill Atkey, BC Non-Profit Association CEO Chapter 4 Vernon councillor proposes homeless campers use city hall grounds Guest: Scott Anderson, Vernon City Councillor

Today, our guest is Rabbi Denise Eger, who leads Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood. Rabbi Eger is one of the first lesbian Rabbis to work openly in the United States, and was the first queer President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, which is the largest organization of Rabbis in the world. Rabbi Eger gives a blessing before beginning a conversation about sex and spirituality; the myth of Lilith; ordaining California’s first legal lesbian wedding and how she is leading her congregation to evolve past the gender binary. Be sure to follow us on IG @TheSexEd for more!

"Central Conference Superintendent" Danny Martinez- March 10 by Northwest Covenant Church

"I had begun my marriage under a chuppah, I had begun it in a Jewish way. I needed to end my marriage in a Jewish way too." A rabbi shares her intentional journey towards the creation of a ritual to transition from marriage to divorce, and why you might consider doing the same. Rabbi Lisa Greene is a rabbi and a mother of three. Both roles challenge, inspire, teach and make her laugh. For 19 years, Rabbi Greene has served North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe, Illinois where she partners with phenomenal colleagues and members of her community to learn, teach, create experiential learning opportunities, and make sacred time and space happen in new and traditional ways. She was ordained by the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 1995 and has a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Rabbi Greene is a long-time summer camp faculty member at the URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute and brings her finance background to serve the Central Conference of American Rabbis. She's written for the Huffington Post, Wisdom Daily, Reform Judaism blog and her personal blog, Intersections (ordinaryandsacred.com), which reflects on the intersection of sacred and ordinary in daily life.

Rabbi Locketz is the Senior Rabbi Bet Shalom Congregation. He came to Bet Shalom after rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2004. Rabbi Locketz began as Assistant Rabbi and continued in that role until 2006 when he became Associate Rabbi. He was installed as Bet Shalom's Senior Rabbi in January of 2016Having grown up in the Minneapolis Area, Rabbi Locketz completed his undergraduate degree in Hebrew and Semitic Studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Before entering Rabbinical School, Rabbi Locketz worked for three years as the Assistant Camp Director for our Union of Reform Judaism Camp, Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), while also working as the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) Advisor to the Northern and Chicago Regions. His rabbinic thesis is entitled, “Rabbi Joseph Rauch: A Biographical Study.” Since returning to Minnesota as a Rabbi, Rabbi Locketz has been active in several organizations in addition to his work at Bet Shalom. He served on the board of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and is a graduate of the Synagogue Transformation and Renewal (STAR) Program. Rabbi Locketz is a past president of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association (MRA) and currently sits on the board of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) and the OSRUI Rabbis, Educators, and Cantors Committee (RECC). He is a Co-Chair of YACHAD: A Collaborative Initiative in Jewish Education. Since receiving certification from the Minnesota Emergency Service Chaplain Association (MESCA), Rabbi Locketz has served as a Police Chaplain for the Minnetonka Police Department. He is also a founding board member of the Non-profit Drops Fill Buckets Minneapolis Chapter. Rabbi Locketz is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). A true Minnesotan, Rabbi Locketz enjoys most things having to do with a lake – fishing, boating and waterskiing. He takes great interest in history, genealogy, and music.

Wanna Start a Central Conference Fight? (2.3) by Greg Mays

On this edition of the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Peter Kasdan, retired rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in Livingston, NJ, discusses his work with the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium and his efforts to encourage Jewish couples to take part in pre-marital genetic screening and counseling regarding these diseases.   About Rabbi Kasdan Rabbi Peter Kasdan currently serves on the Bioethics Committee of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, is the Rabbinic Advisor to both the Canavan Foundation and the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium and is the current Chair of The Central Conference of American Rabbi's Taskforce on Jewish Genetic Disease. Rabbi Kasdan has received many awards in his rabbinate, but is most proud of his NFTY Life Membership Award, the Distinguished Service Award of the UAHC Fund For Reform Judaism, the CCAR's 2007 Rabbi Samuel Cook Award for Lifetime Service in Youth Work and Temple Emanu-El's 2001 Shofar Award for his life-long work in the area of Social Justice and Tikkun Olam.

Without Jewish law, there would be no Jewish action says Rabbi Washofsky. Join this esteemed scholar as he discusses the impact of law on Jewish life and it's place within the Reform movement. Rabbi Mark Washofsky, Ph.D. is the Solomon B. Freehof Professor of Jewish Law and Practice at HUC-JIR in Cincinnati. Dr. Washofsky has been a member of the HUC-JIR faculty since 1985, most recently serving as Professor of Rabbinics, and specializes in the literature of the Talmud and Jewish law. He received his rabbinical ordination (1980) and Ph.D. (1987) from HUC-JIR. He succeeded his teacher and mentor, Dr. Ben Zion Wacholder, z”l, as holder of the Freehof Chair on July 1, 2006. Dr. Washofsky chairs the Responsa Committee of the Central Conference of American rabbis, which was founded in 1906 by Kaufmann Kohler and empowered by its most prolific writer, Rabbi Solomon B. Freehof. His extensive publications include Jewish Living: A Guide to Contemporary Reform Practice, Revised edition (URJ Press, 2010), Reform Responsa for the Twenty-First Century (CCAR, 2010), and essays and articles on medieval halakhic literature, the application of legal theory to the study of Jewish law, Jewish bioethics, outreach and conversion, among others. The Solomon B. Freehof Professorship of Jewish Law and Practice was established in honor of Dr. Solomon B. Freehof by The Allen H. and Selma W. Berkman Charitable Trust.

On this edition of the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Dr. Michael Freidman and Rabbi Daniel Roberts, authors of the book, Clergy Retirement: Every Ending a New Beginning for Clergy, Their Families, and Congregants. Since retirement affects everyone in one's immediate circle, this book offers insights and recommendations not just for the retiree but for his or her spouse, children, congregants, congregational leaders, and colleagues. The authors' discuss how to prepare clergy for the emotional ups and downs during their transition, as well as the rewards that are to come during retirement. ABOUT THE GUESTS Rabbi Daniel Roberts Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts, DD, DMin, FT, is rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu El in Cleveland, Ohio, where he served for 35 years. Rabbi Roberts received his ordination from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati (1969) and his DMin from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary where his thesis was on comforting the mourner. He earned a Fellow in Thanatology Certification awarded by the Association for Death Education and Counseling and is its immediate past treasurer. In retirement, he was elected rabbi of a monthly congregation in Sharon, Pennsylvania, serving 10 years until he was able to help them successfully merge with a nearby congregation. In 2014 he served as the interim rabbi of Temple Adath Israel in Lexington, Kentucky. Throughout his career Rabbi Roberts has been intrigued with the field of Thanatology. He has lectured frequently at the King's College International Conference on Death and Bereavement in London, Ontario, and has been a keynote presenter there, as well as at the Association for Death Education and Counseling's National Convention. Rabbi Roberts has contributed to numerous books, (all published by Baywood) Personal Care in an Impersonal World: A Multidimensional Look at Bereavement (ed. John D. Morgan, 1993); What Shall We Do? Preparing the School Community to Cope with Crises (ed. Robert Stevenson, 2000); Ethical Issues in the Care of the Dying and Bereaved (ed. John D. Morgan, 1996); and Living, Loving, and Loss: The Interplay of Intimacy, Sexuality and Grief (eds. Brad DeFord and Richard Gilbert, 2013). He has also produced a video on teenage suicide prevention, "Inside, I Ache," which has been used in schools throughout the country.   Michael Freidman, Ed. D. Michael P. Freidman, EdD, is an applied psychologist who served for more than 15 years in the public sector as an educator, psychologist, and administrator and has over 30 years of clinical experience. He created and manages an independent practice that provides a unique blend of organizational consulting and clinical intervention for individuals and families, as well as business and organizational leaders. He is both a certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist. Dr. Freidman has an extensive background in organized congregational and community life. Active involvement in his own synagogue included serving as congregational president. He is past president of the Philadelphia Federation of the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) and currently is a member of URJ's North America Board of Trustees after serving on the Oversight and Long-Range Planning Committees. Michael has consulted with the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), American Conference of Cantors (ACC) and numerous congregations and organizations. He is particularly interested in applying his professional skills and experience to work with clergy, congregations, and organizations and has recently created Congregational Consulting Network as an independent service provider to the community. Dr. Freidman seeks to draw continued vision and purpose in these endeavors through greater understanding of the Bible and ancient texts. His current coaching with clergy includes those preparing for their retirement.  

For Rabbi Denise Eger, Torah helps us navigate the process of living. From acknowledging God's flaws to living with intention, Rabbi Eger gives us a Torah for our times. Rabbi Denise L. Eger is the founding Rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, West Hollywood’s premier Reform Synagogue. Rabbi Eger is the President-Elect of The Central Conference of American Rabbis. the largest rabbinic organization in the world, and will assume the presidency as the third woman and first openly gay or lesbian person in the position in 2015. Rabbi Eger is Past President of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, the first woman to serve in the post. Recently honored by the City of Los Angeles, she was also named by the Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational GLBT Clergy Person in America. In 2010 she was named by the Jewish Daily Forward as one of the top 50 women rabbis in North America. In 2008, the Jewish Daily Forward named her as one of the Forward 50—the 50 most influential Jewish leaders in the United States for her work on GLBT rights. She posts regularly on her blog: Walking Humbly, Seeking Justice, Living with Hope at www.rabbieger.wordpress.com.

Rabbi Emeritus of Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto, on his trip to Hanoi, on March 17, 1967. Rabbi Feinberg, Rabbi Emeritus of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, was in the Bay Area on a speaking trip to convey his observations and views to the American public. Rabbi Feinberg was a native of Belair, Ohio and served as rabbi of Holy Blossom Temple from 1943 to 1961. He is the author of "Storm the Gates or Jericho," and was a widely known writer and lecturer in behalf of social justice, peace and the role of the Jewish people in the contemporary world. He was an active Zionist leader, and during his rabbinate was one of the outstanding leaders of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

Today Andrés Correa interviews Venezuelan priest and professor Luis Ugalde. A highly respected voice among social and political analysts in Venezuela, Luis Ugalde is the former rector of Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, and currently serves as the Director of the Center for Educational Planning and Reflection of the Jesuits, and the Central Conference of Jesuit Provincials in Latin America. He has pursued and graduated with degrees in Philosophy, Literature, Theology and Sociology. Speaking today as a Doctor in History, his viewpoint is that of a specialist in the Social and Economic History of Venezuela. In this podcast he speaks about the attacks from Venezuelan government to the Catholic Church over the last 15 years, and points out that, even though there are elections, there is no real democracy in Venezuela. Professor Ugalde also denounces the government’s use of the school system to indoctrinate the population ideologically, a population that continuously resists these attempts. He projects a very difficult year for the Venezuelan economy, and argues that the silence of the OAS about the "hegemonic will" in Venezuela is due to the country’s mass imports from Brazil as well as the government’s numerous irresponsible donations. Nevertheless, having studied several crises as a former member of the Social Equity Forum of the Inter-American Development Bank, he remains optimistic.

Had a great conversation with Rachel Laser and Barbara Weinstein of the Religious Action Center RAC. We talked about what the RAC is, what it does, about a number of issues of concern to the progressive community and about the upcoming URJ Biennial in December. Rachel Laser is the RAC's Deputy Director. Ms. Laser has a diverse background in policy advocacy, coalition-building, message development and political strategy. She served as Senior Vice President at Hattaway Communications and as Director of the Culture Program at Third Way, a Washington, DC progressive think tank specializing in understanding and reaching moderates. Barbara Weinstein is the Religious Action Center's Associate Director. She directs legislative policy and oversees the RAC's Eisendrath Legislative Assistant program - a one year fellowship for recent college graduates focusing on Jewish values and social justice. Barbara is also the Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, a joint body of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Union for Reform Judaism and its affiliates that seeks to apply the insights of Jewish tradition to domestic and foreign issues including human rights, world peace, civil liberties, religious freedom, famine, poverty, as well as other major societal concerns.