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Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg is rabbi of New North London Synagogue and Senior Rabbi of Masorti Judaism, here in the UK. He's also the author of numerous books, including ‘Walking with the Light: from Frankfurt to Finchley', ‘Things My Dog has Taught Me: about being a better human' and his latest – ‘Listening for God in Torah and Creation'Justin and Belle speak with Jonathan about the workings of Jewish scripture, the nature of awe, wonder, and sensitivity and our reposnibility for the care of the natural world. For more from Rabbi Jonathan: https://jonathanwittenberg.org/For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere's more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you lost a beloved dog, cat or rabbit – and after their death, have you ever had a sense that they were still around? In this podcast, we hear from people who are convinced that their pets are living on after their earthly death. Discussing these cases are dog owner Mark Dowd, Christian theologian and environmental campaigner Canon Dr Ruth Valerio, and Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, who believes his dog taught him how to be a better human.
Thousands of people are counting the costs after Storm Éowyn unleashed 100-mile-an-hour winds across the UK and Ireland. A million people are without power this evening - we have the latest.Also tonight:As Donald Trump travels to North Carolina and California on his first trip as president - we'll reflect on what his first whirlwind week back in office tells us about the next four years ahead. And the Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg on retracing the final steps of family members who persished in Auschwitz.
President Zelensky takes the counterattack on Russia to another front with a bid to outlaw the Moscow-controlled Ukrainian Orthodox Church next week.We're asking how your place of worship is tryng to go green? Is it heatpumps or retrofitting? Were there battles on the way? It comes as Emily hears the story of St John's Church in Waterloo which went through court battles and massive bills in the quest to become energy efficient. There's concern from human rights groups about Iraq's plan to halve the age of marriage for girls to 9, We hear from Iraqi-born campaigner Payzee Mahmod and BBC Middle East Editor Sebastian Usher.The Right Reverend Timothy Dudley Smith died aged 97 this week, leaving a monumental legacy of more than 400 hymns. We talk to composer and conductor Noel Tredinnick about the talent of TDS.Astronaut Barry 'Butch' Wilmore is stranded on the International Space Station with his colleague Sunita Williams, until Nasa can work out how to bring them home. In the meantime we've been talking to his Pastor Tommy Dahn from Providence Baptist Church in Texas about Barry's faith, his role as a lay Elder and how Space missions have solidified his belief in God.And the new Faith Minister was announced this week. Lord Khan takes up the role. What do faith leaders need from him in the wake of the riots this month and division caused by the conflict in Gaza? We talk to Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg and Shayk Ibrahim Mogra.PRESENTER: EMILY BUCHANAN PRODUCERS: CATHERINE MURRAY & LINDA WALKER STUDIO MANAGERS: SHARON HUGHES AND JONATHAN ESP EDITOR: TIM PEMBERTON
Revd Hilary Bond is a priest in the Church of England in Wareham in Dorset. She's also bee arrested five times at climate change protests and now has two convictions to her name. Aleem Maqbool speaks with Hilary about her choice to take a direct approach by blocking roads during climate change protests. They discuss her reasons, how she feels called to do this because of her faith and what her limits are. Her reflections lead to a discussion on the place of protest and direct action for people of faith and faith leaders with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, senior rabbi in Masorti Judaism, Gavin Ashenden, Associate Editor of the Catholic Herald and writer and activist, Shaista Aziz. Producers: Katharine Longworth and Linda Walker Editor: Tim Pemberton
For the fist time, Muslims in Blackburn will be able to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr at their local football ground. Blackburn Rovers will be hosting Eid prayers on their Ewood Park pitch. The town has a growing Muslim population and, as he tells our presenter William Crawley, the club's Integration and Development Manager Yasir Sufi hopes this new initiative will inspire a new generation of fans to be a part of the Rovers FC family. With food prices continuing to rise, we hear about the stark realities of providing for those in need, with Helen Carroll, Foodbank Manager for the multi-faith charity 'Spirit of Springburn' in Glasgow and Reverend Dean Roberts who runs the Parish Trust, an independent Christian charity in Caerphilly, South Wales. We also hear from the Bishop of Durham the Rt. Rev Paul Butler, Leader for the Lords Spiritual on Welfare Reform, who's calling for the Government to strengthen the social security system, to keep up with the true cost of living. Religious groups here and in Poland are frustrated by visa delays for Ukrainian refugees. Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg is one of many British Jews who's sponsored Ukrainian refugees only to find they've been stranded by bureaucracy. As Ripon Cathedral celebrates its 1350 year anniversary, reporter Andrew Fletcher explores the life of its founder, St Wilfrid, and discovers why he remains so relevant today. And we ask - are Science and Religion incompatible ? More than five thousand adults think so, according to a recent survey. So why does this perception persist ? William looks for answers with Dr Stephen Jones, Lecturer in Sociology of Science and Religion at the University of Birmingham. Producers: Jill Collins and Dan Tierney Editor: Helen Grady
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg discusses the concept of holiness, sacrifice and the power of memory and how they might be applied in a world with such tragic events today. Rabbi Wittenberg is the Senior Rabbi of Masorti Judaism UK. He is a leading writer and thinker on Judaism. He is Rabbi of the New North London Synagogue, with ovr 3,000 members. He is also a member of the Elijah Interfaith Institute Board of World Religious Leaders.
This month Phil, Kate, Tony & Jon speak to Mia Fell about JW3's "Jewish Life in Dubai the Early Years". Professor of Judaic Studies, Natan Meir talks about 'The Cholera Wedding' which was a peculiar ritual that emerged among East European Jews in the 19th century. London-based Middle East analyst, Jonathan Paris on 'Israel faces Iran and the world in a Middle East with an uncertain America' as well as reaction to the recent Gaza conflict. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips offers some vegetarian ideas for "the three weeks" and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Tony and Jon speak to Dr Miri Freud Kendal about her JW3 talk 'Faith in Lockdown: Building Blocks to a Contemporary Jewish Theology'. Which is on Monday 8th Feb at 7.30pm for JW3. Contestant on The Junior Bake Off, Zack Cohen, chats about his time on the show and what's next for him. Musician Francesca Ter-Berg talks about a successful campaign that has seen Margate Synagogue saved from development. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips gives a recipe for Purim and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony speak to the Chair of The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors, Rabbi Aaron Goldstein about the movements plan to allow mixed marriage blessings under the chuppah. Rabbi Oliver Joseph on why he's raising awareness over the BRCA gene mutation following 'Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week'. Director of Fundraising for Aish, Royi Gutkin talks about their 'Rosh Hashana boxes' and how the project helped thousands of families around the world. Step by Step Kids and their director, Esther Hoffman chats about the amazing work her organisation does to help families with disabled children. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This 'Art of Dying Well' podcast picks up where Episode 18 left off - counting the cost of COVID19 and how it has touched our lives and communities. Lockdown may be easing but the virus is certainly not a thing of the past. Politicians turn their thoughts to re-firing the economy, restrictions are being removed and the public at large is being encouraged to use its 'common sense'.But many people are coping with grief, separation and isolation in an entirely new way. Some have been denied being at the bedside of a dying loved one or even at the graveside for a final farewell.What mark will this collective trauma leave on a generation?To look at lockdown, loss and trauma, we're joined by three excellent guests.Our first contributor, Stephen Regal, is clinical lead at the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth & Veterans Service in Nottingham. Stephen has a wealth of experience when it comes to sudden acute loss.We engage in a little 'Death Chatter' with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Senior Rabbi at the New North London Synagogue and a prolific writer and thinker on Judaism to hear how his Jewish community in Finchley has dealt with the challenges of COVID-19.Finally the 'Voice from the Chaplain's Chair' comes from Father James Mackay, a Catholic priest from east London. Father James set up a 24/7 chaplaincy service at the Nightingale Hospital - a huge field hospital using the ExCel conference centre building whilst in operation.
This month, Phil, Jon, Clive, Kate & Tony speak to Lisa Steele from Chai Cancer Care, about their concerns over the lack of people using Chai's services since the Coronavirus outbreak. Neil Marcus of 10 to 4 Productions, chats about his online JW3 course, 'Musicals Uncovered'. Chief Executive of Resource, Victoria Sterman on the community's efforts to get back to work following the COVID-19 outbreak. Bar Mitzvah boy Naftali Arden and his mum, Tania, chat about an unmissable surprise that would make any 'Friends' fan jealous. Our Rabbinic Thought comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg or New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Clive and Tony speak to Debra Barnes from AJR about their 'My Story' project. Kashrut Researcher, Michal Emanuel chats about 'The Really Jewish Food Guide' 2020. Violinist, Lucy Hewson talks about Ensemble Burletta's forthcoming concert at JW3 'Farewell to Vienna: A New Beginning'. Following the ceiling collapse at East London Central Synagogue, President Leon Silver reveals their plans to save the shul. Mental Health Campaigners, Jo & Ariella Novick on why they're encouraging school children to wear their uniforms inside out. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips chats about food & love and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Clive and Tony chat to Michael Etherton, Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film about the 2019 festival. Writer and director, Gary Sinyor on his sitcom 'The Jewish Enquirer'. Director, Esther Hoffman talks about the work of 'Step by Step'. Find out what happened at the JLGB special awards night, including a chat with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. We have a special surprise for one of our own and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
On this episode I talk with the incoming and outgoing chief execs of the Jewish Volunteering Network - Nicky Goldman & Leonie Lewis. Gilad Halpern talks about the new Israeli Education minister who's been saying some rather controversial things. We have a Broigus about eating Jewishly with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Rabbi Debbie Young Somers and Mr Dan Jacobs at the opening of the world's first Jewish Vegan Centre. Rabbi Harvey Belovski shares how to eat Talmudicly and Miri Lewis shares the secrets of Middle Eastern yoghurt.
We're back! In our first show for 2019 Jon, Phil, Tony & Kate speak to Baruch Velleman of 'Pashut Ahuva' or 'Simply Love' about the forthcoming Israeli elections. Following the passing of Lt. Col Mordaunt Cohen, his grandson Rabbi Simon Taylor looks back on his extraordinary life. Performer, Emily Rose chats about her forthcoming 'Scratch Night' at JW3. We hear the extraordinary story of Richard Pollins who, despite being born without legs, has raised over £60K for charity. Jewish Domestic Goddess Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Pesach and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
Listen to Jonathan Wittenberg, Senior Rabbi to Masorti Judaism in the UK and Rabbi of the New North London Synagogue, delivering the introductory address to the 'Democracy in Crisis: Moral & Spiritual Resistance' interfaith symposium held by Cumberland Lodge and the Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) on 7 January 2019, in Windsor Great Park. Rabbi Wittenberg is President of the CCJ and a member of the Council of Imams and Rabbis. He is deeply engaged in supporting refugees, and he teaches and speaks widely, including on BBC Radio 4's 'Prayer of the Day'. His books include 'The Three Pillars of Judaism', 'A Search for Faith & Values', and 'My Dear Ones' about his family's own experience of the Holocaust. He is one of the UK's leading voices in Holocaust education and commemoration. He also contributed to the joint CCJ / Cumberland Lodge study guide 'Moral Dilemmas in Challenging Times', published in 2018. Find out more about the event he spoke at here: https://www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/whats-on/democracy-crisis-moral-and-spiritual-resistance.
This week Phil, Diana & Tony speak to Jon Freedman, the newly appointed Deputy Director of Limmud about his new position and this years' conference. Director, Catherine Lurie chats about her new film 'Back to Berlin' a feature documentary that follows the mission of eleven bikers who take the Maccabiah torch from Israel to the site of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Headteacher Spencer Lewis, talks about his school, Yavneh College being named as the best performing comprehensive school in the country. Features Editor, Fran Wolfisz reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
Address given by Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, New North London Synagogue and Rabbi to Masorti Judaism, at A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, held at Westminster Abbey on 8th November 2018 #westminsterabbey #kristallnacht #kristallnacht80 #judaism #jewish #holocaust
This week, Phil, Diana & Kate reflect on the horrific attack in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by speaking to Michael Masters, CEO of Secure Community Network (the American equivalent of CST), Richard Verber, Communications Director of The United Synagogue and Denise Lester who followed the JW3 Vigil. Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film, Michael Etherton chats about the UK Jewish Film Festival 2018. Helen Stone talks about an exhibition she has co-curated at the Weiner Library, marking 80 years since Kristallnacht and who's family has a close experience of the infamous event. Editor, Richard Ferrer & News Editor, Justin Cohen review The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
Towards the end of The Book of Numbers, there is a list of 42 places on the Israelite's journey as they approach their new home. It is reminiscent of the wanderings of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers of which there are some 65 million in our world today. Marc's mentor, teacher and friend Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Synagogue, has been an important activist and together they reflect on a Jewish approach to the desperate situations facing immigrants and refugees in our times.
This week Tony, Clive & Phil find out how HRH the Duke of Cambridge's historic Middle East trip is progressing as they speak to News Editor Justin Cohen live from Israel. Dame Esther Rantzen chats about her work with Silver Line ahead of an event she's hosting with Miriam Margolyes OBE. Karen Franklin of the Leo Baeck Institute tells us the fascinating story of 'The Untold Story of the Lehman Family and its Aid to Refugees: 1933-1945', as part of an event from Spiro Ark. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive & Tony speak to Sir Eric Pickles, co-chair of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation about the 45 Aid Society's annual reunion dinner. Director Benjamin Till chats about his latest film project '100 Faces' where he's looking for one Jew to represent ever year between 1918 and 2017. Flora Frank tells us why she's just completed her 37th Marathon and we hear from Niv Petel about his play 'Knock Knock'. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought For The Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive, Kate & Tony look at women of the Shoah with author Agnes Grunwald-Spier who talks about her book 'Women's Experiences in the Holocaust In Their Own Words' and Martin Winstone of the Holocaust Educational Trust discusses the life of convicted Auschwitz guard Oskar Groening following his death. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
- June Kenton of Rigby & Peller talks to us about losing the Royal warrant following the publication of her autobiography. - Tour Guide Stephen Burstin tells us about his forthcoming lecture at JW3 inspired by the Jews of Rome. - CEO of Goods for Good, Rosalind Bluestone on how her organisation redistributes surplus items to those in need. - On the Schmooze we discuss how the Holocaust Educational Trust's Auschwitz programme is to be extended to universities - Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
Designer Ron Arad tells us about his involvement in the winning plans for the Westminster Holocaust Memorial, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about his new book ‘Things My Dog Has Taught Me', Mark Taylor from Aberdeen Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre on how they've raised £10,000 following flood damage and on the Schmooze we discuss the importance of the Westminster Holocaust Memorial.
I am joined in this episode by my rabbi, friend and mentor Jonathan Wittenberg, senior rabbi of Masorti Judaism in the UK and an inspirational leader in many areas. Korach and his followers attempt a political coup in challenging the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Is there a time and place for rebelliousness? When must we speak truth to power? Two rabbis discuss these questions and more.
Professor Geoffrey Alderman reminds us of the importance of the Balfour Declaration, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about his new book 'My Dear Ones: One Family and the Final Solution', Melanie Priestly from Sinai's PSA tells us about their new 'Buddy Benches' project and on the Schmooze we discuss the Palestinian Authority's threat to sue the British government.
Phillips Markovic gives us the Belgium Jewish community's reaction to the terror attack, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about visiting refugee camps in Calais, Julie Saddiqi tells us about Sadaqa day, Rabbi Hanoch Teller on his award winning work and on the Schmooze we discuss concerns over terrorism.
"The more we understand religion, the better able we are as a result to engage religious actors, the more effective our diplomacy will be in advancing the interests and values of our people". US Secretary of State John Kerry said this in a speech last month. Shaun Cassey is his Special Representative on religion in global affairs, he talks to Edward Stourton about his goal to achieve this. The BBC's Reagan Morris reports on the elderly nuns who are taking on pop superstar Katy Perry, as well as the Los Angeles Catholic hierarchy. How much has the anti-Semitism row cost Labour votes in the recent elections? Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg discusses this with Edward Stourton and whether the party can rebuild their relationship with the Jewish community he represents. Many people have a will but how many have considered their digital legacy? Ahead of Dying Matters Awareness Week Kevin Bocquet reports on the growing issue of dealing with death in the online world. The Bloody History of Bible Translations - Harry Freedman discusses his new book about those who have dared to translate the word of God. According to U2's Bono Christian contemporary music should explore more difficult themes because he is convinced that God wants people to be honest and open about how they truly feel. Three of Britain's contemporary worship composers share their thoughts on whether this fairly reflects the genre. Conservative statements about the role of women and other aspects of contemporary society published on some mosque websites were this week. Edward Stourton discusses what it means with Dr Shuruq Naguib, from at the University of Lancaster and Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra, of the Muslim Council of Britain. Producers: Catherine Earlam Amanda Hancox.
Europe is gripped by the biggest migrant crisis since the Second World War. The parallels with that earlier crisis are hard to avoid. When in 1938 tens of thousands were fleeing Nazi Germany, not a single European country agreed to raise its quotas. In response Hitler and Goebbels observed that, while other countries complained about how Germany treated the Jews, no one else wanted them either. This is one of the points that Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg made in the Intelligence Squared Great European Refugees and Migrants Debate. With the squabbling last month between the countries of Europe over the quota system, the Hungarian government erecting a steel fence on its southern border and Germany and Sweden reintroducing border controls, will this period go down in history as another one when Europe closed its doors? Some would argue, however, that humanitarian pleas to give a compassionate welcome to the refugees may be admirable, but the numbers entering Europe are simply too high for everyone to be... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the first of our A-Z of Things Unseen, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from the New North London Synagogue reflects on the concept of awe from a Jewish perspective – and argues that this sense of being... Things Unseen. For people who have a faith, and those who just feel there’s more out there than meets the eye.
Sermon delivered by Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg in Oriel College Chapel on 27th January 2013 for Holocaust Memorial Day.
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