Podcasts about rabbinic studies

Join us for a special episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, where we have the honor of hosting the vibrant and diverse Gross family. Rabbi Steve Gross shares his incredible journey from Detroit to San Diego, and ultimately to Houston, where he now leads the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism. His daughter, Lily Gross, discusses her deep connection to Judaism, shaped by her upbringing in Houston and her studies at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Simon Gross talks about balancing his academic life at the University of Texas at Austin with his orthodox religious studies in Israel. Together, we explore the profound joy found in Jewish traditions, comparing the spirit of Shabbat to the communal feeling of Thanksgiving, and celebrate the importance of family and community.In this enriching discussion, we uncover the unique dynamics within the Gross family, where diverse expressions of faith coexist harmoniously. The family shares how their open-minded approach allows each member to explore their spiritual journey individually, fostering mutual respect and growth. Rabbi Gross reflects on the joy of watching his children embrace their faith in unique ways, while Lily and Simon express gratitude for the supportive environment their parents have nurtured. We touch on the challenges families face when religious practices differ, highlighting the importance of maintaining personal beliefs while honoring familial bonds.Listen in as we explore the struggles and beauty of balancing religious observance with everyday life. From stories of individuals striving to connect with their faith amidst life's demands to the impact of mentorship in Jewish learning, this episode underscores the importance of gradual spiritual growth. We highlight the transformative power of choice and meaning in religious observance, emphasizing the need to understand the "why" behind practices rather than simply going through the motions. With reflections on personal faith journeys and the continual effort required to keep one's spiritual practice vibrant, this conversation is sure to inspire and uplift.Rabbi Steve Gross serves as the Rabbi at Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism in Houston, TexasLili Gross is a Rabbinic student in the Conservative Movement's Ziegler School of Rabbinic StudiesSimon Gross is a Student at UT Austin and attending Yeshiva Ohr Sameach in Jerusalem, IsraelRecorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A2 in Houston, Texas on November 30, 2024.Released as Podcast on December 8, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! _____________#JewishFaith, #FamilyDynamics, #ReligiousObservance, #SpiritualJourney, #ReformJudaism, #JewishTraditions, #Shabbat, #Community, #PersonalBeliefs, #Mentorship, #JewishLearning, #SpiritualGrowth, #Choice, #Meaning, #Halacha, #ConservativeTradition, #Unity, #Gratitude, #JewishHeritage, #ModernIssues, #Orthodox, #TorahObservant, #FreeWill, #YouTube, #Podcast, #Wolbe ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us for a special episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, where we have the honor of hosting the vibrant and diverse Gross family. Rabbi Steve Gross shares his incredible journey from Detroit to San Diego, and ultimately to Houston, where he now leads the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism. His daughter, Lily Gross, discusses her deep connection to Judaism, shaped by her upbringing in Houston and her studies at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Simon Gross talks about balancing his academic life at the University of Texas at Austin with his orthodox religious studies in Israel. Together, we explore the profound joy found in Jewish traditions, comparing the spirit of Shabbat to the communal feeling of Thanksgiving, and celebrate the importance of family and community.In this enriching discussion, we uncover the unique dynamics within the Gross family, where diverse expressions of faith coexist harmoniously. The family shares how their open-minded approach allows each member to explore their spiritual journey individually, fostering mutual respect and growth. Rabbi Gross reflects on the joy of watching his children embrace their faith in unique ways, while Lily and Simon express gratitude for the supportive environment their parents have nurtured. We touch on the challenges families face when religious practices differ, highlighting the importance of maintaining personal beliefs while honoring familial bonds.Listen in as we explore the struggles and beauty of balancing religious observance with everyday life. From stories of individuals striving to connect with their faith amidst life's demands to the impact of mentorship in Jewish learning, this episode underscores the importance of gradual spiritual growth. We highlight the transformative power of choice and meaning in religious observance, emphasizing the need to understand the "why" behind practices rather than simply going through the motions. With reflections on personal faith journeys and the continual effort required to keep one's spiritual practice vibrant, this conversation is sure to inspire and uplift.Rabbi Steve Gross serves as the Rabbi at Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism in Houston, TexasLili Gross is a Rabbinic student in the Conservative Movement's Ziegler School of Rabbinic StudiesSimon Gross is a Student at UT Austin and attending Yeshiva Ohr Sameach in Jerusalem, Israel Recorded in TORCH Centre - Studio A2 in Houston, Texas on November 30, 2024.Released as Podcast on December 8, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________ #JewishFaith, #FamilyDynamics, #ReligiousObservance, #SpiritualJourney, #ReformJudaism, #JewishTraditions, #Shabbat, #Community, #PersonalBeliefs, #Mentorship, #JewishLearning, #SpiritualGrowth, #Choice, #Meaning, #Halacha, #ConservativeTradition, #Unity, #Gratitude, #JewishHeritage, #ModernIssues, #Orthodox, #TorahObservant, #FreeWill, #YouTube, #Podcast, #Wolbe #Inspiration ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rabbi Marc Soloway discusses the legacy of Sarah and the very contrasting responses of Abraham and Isaac to her death.Rabbi Soloway has been Bonai Shalom's Spiritual Leader in Boulder, CO. since 2004, the same year that he was ordained at The Ziegler School for Rabbinic Studies at The American Jewish University in Los Angeles. His rabbinical training spanned six years in London, Jerusalem, and Los Angeles. Before that, he was an actor and storyteller in his native London, and developed and performed a spirited one-man show of Jewish stories called The Empty Chair, as well as a show for children called The Jewish Princess and Other Stories with the acclaimed Besht Tellers Theatre Company. He was also a practitioner of complementary medicine, including massage and cranial-sacral therapy. Marc is a fellow of Rabbis without Borders, an alum of the Institute of Jewish Spirituality, the former chair of Hazon's rabbinical council and was in the Forward's 2014 list of America's most influential rabbis. 

Yom Kippur is notorious for the strenuous difficult key feature task of fasting for 25 hours. Beyond just getting the rumbles in your tummy, starving for prolonged periods of time with no water leads to headaches, fatigue, and a lack of ability to focus. So how could it possible do any good for a time when we must reflect and pray? Rabbi Ari Averbach is no stranger to the importance of this act. Whether it's the high holidays or another fasting day, Rabbi Averbach brings attention to the deeper meaning of this holy ritual. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, learns from Ari, who now heads the synagogue that Chaz grew up in. Learn from Rabbi Ari Averbach and Chaz Volk in order to add more depth to your high holidays.  00:00 Introduction 04:13 Blending storytelling, Torah, and life's pivotal moments 07:52 Understanding Yom Kippur's significance and practices discussed 12:18 Modern Judaism evolved beyond original Torah teachings 14:51 Yom Kippur fasting questioned for focus validity 17:08 Deciding between comfort and traditional discomfort 22:14 Yom Kippur questions identity in face of death 25:01 Purim and Yom Kippur: Reflection, celebration, identity 28:18 Facing death daily, alleviated by prayer reflections 30:34 Stoicism and reflection: growth through difficult situations 34:41 Conclusion About Rabbi Ari Averbach: Rabbi Ari Averbach has served as Senior Rabbi at Temple Etz Chaim since July 2019.  Rabbi Averbach grew up in Agoura Hills, a student of the public schools and Los Angeles Hebrew High School. He graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, spending several years working in film and television. His volunteering, especially with Jewish World Watch, a non-profit organization fighting genocide in Darfur and Congo, changed his career path. Through this work, he was a guest lecturer at dozens of synagogues, churches, schools and summer camps around Southern California. Rabbi Averbach was ordained at AJU's Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, where he was presented the Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence and was honored to be elected the class speaker. During school, he earned certification in chaplaincy at Children's Hospital, and served as the rabbinic intern at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino. Rabbi Averbach previously served as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Illinois, and volunteered as a chaplain at local hospitals. He was the founding leader of the Rabbinical Assembly affinity group for Assistant Rabbis and served as Treasurer of the local RA chapter. He was featured on CBS News, quoted in the New York Times, and was a contributor to Says You. As a family, Ari, his wife Vanessa, a high school English teacher, and their three children, spend free time going for long walks, doing crossword puzzles and riding bikes. Connect with Rabbi Ari Averbach: www.TempleEtzChaim.org Connect with Bad Jew:  BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

How the World Could Use a Sabbath with Rabbi Bradley S. Artson (Part 2)In the second part of this very special conversation, Ilia Delio and Rabbi Bradley Artson tackle everything from life after death, to concerns about technology and AI. Rabbi Artson shares with us how everyone could benefit from a Sabbath practice, and how Judaism offers ancient insights uncoupled from Western assumptions.ABOUT Rabbi Bradley S. Artson:“The world and God are expressions of continuous, dynamic relational change. We label that process as creativity. The mutual commitment to that process is faithfulness, which rises above any faith.”Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is Vice President of American Jewish University. Rabbi Artson has long been a passionate advocate for social justice, human dignity, diversity and inclusion. He wrote a book on Jewish teachings on war, peace and nuclear annihilation in the late 80s, became a leading voice advocating for LGBTQ+ marriage and ordination in the 90s, and has published and spoken widely on environmental ethics, special needs inclusion, racial and economic justice, cultural and religious dialogue and cooperation, and working for a just and secure peace for Israel and the Middle East. A member of the Philosophy Department, he is particularly interested in theology, ethics, and the integration of science and religion. He mentors Camp Ramah in California in Ojai and Ramah of Northern California in the Bay Area. He is also dean of the Zacharias Frankel College in Potsdam, Germany, ordaining Conservative rabbis for Europe. A frequent contributor for the Huffington Post and for the Times of Israel, and a public figure Facebook page with over 53,000 likes, he is the author of 12 books and over 250 articles, most recently Renewing the Process of Creation: A Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit. Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Support 'Hunger for Wholeness' on Patreon as our team continues to develop content for listeners to dive deeper. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

What We Mean When We Talk About “God” with Rabbi Bradley S. Artson (Part 1)In part one of their conversation Ilia Delio speaks with Rabbi Bradley S. Artson, writer and Jewish process thinker. Rabbi Artson tells us about his journey from atheism to a love for God and describes how process theology helped to reawaken his appreciation for science, shedding light on religious experience. Plus, Ilia and Brad discuss his prayer practice, and consider a more positive spin on tribalism.ABOUT BRADLEY S. ARTSON“The world and God are expressions of continuous, dynamic relational change. We label that process as creativity. The mutual commitment to that process is faithfulness, which rises above any faith.”Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is Vice President of American Jewish University. Rabbi Artson has long been a passionate advocate for social justice, human dignity, diversity and inclusion. He wrote a book on Jewish teachings on war, peace and nuclear annihilation in the late 80s, became a leading voice advocating for LGBTQ+ marriage and ordination in the 90s, and has published and spoken widely on environmental ethics, special needs inclusion, racial and economic justice, cultural and religious dialogue and cooperation, and working for a just and secure peace for Israel and the Middle East. A member of the Philosophy Department, he is particularly interested in theology, ethics, and the integration of science and religion. He mentors Camp Ramah in California in Ojai and Ramah of Northern California in the Bay Area. He is also dean of the Zacharias Frankel College in Potsdam, Germany, ordaining Conservative rabbis for Europe. A frequent contributor for the Huffington Post and for the Times of Israel, and a public figure Facebook page with over 53,000 likes, he is the author of 12 books and over 250 articles, most recently Renewing the Process of Creation: A Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit. Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Support 'Hunger for Wholeness' on Patreon as our team continues to develop content for listeners to dive deeper. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

Join Swami Padmanabha and Rabbi Bradley Artson as they engage in a profound dialogue exploring their shared perspectives on God, the world, and the self as parts of an endless process of becoming. This captivating conversation delves into the rich and progressive traditions of Judaism and Gaudiya Vaishnavism, uncovering unique insights and timeless wisdom on the path of devotion. Together, they mine the depths of spiritual understanding, offering listeners a thoughtful and transformative journey through the complexities of faith and existence. RABBI BRADLEY SHAVIT ARTSON holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University, where he is Vice President. He teaches Jewish Theology and Philosophy as well as Homiletics, and is the author of over 250 articles and 12 books, most recently Renewing the Process of Creation: A Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit. He has also published and spoken widely on environmental ethics, special needs inclusion, racial and economic justice, cultural and religious dialogue and cooperation, and working for a just and secure peace for Israel and the Middle East. A member of the Philosophy Department, he is particularly interested in theology, ethics, and the integration of science and religion. + info: www.bradartson.com Watch on YouTube: hhttps://youtu.be/OzA7d7sChQo ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha's Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha's Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 10, 2024. A meditation on the parshah through the eyes of Rabbi Yisrael of Kozhnitz, aka “Avodat Yisrael,” an 18th century Hasidic master. A second career Rabbi ordained in 2014 at The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Chaim joined the staff at Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center in November 2019. He completed CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) chaplaincy training in residency at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital in 2017 and went on to serve as a hospice chaplain for two years. Chaim earned his BA in Political Science and Fine Art at SUNY Albany. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz served as the spiritual leader of Congregation B'nai Israel of Tustin, CA, for over 33 years and as a member of the Rabbinical Assembly's Committee of Jewish Law and Standards for 20 years. He has taught courses at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at Chapman University. Tuesday, June 11 7:00 – 9:00 pm Kohn Chapel

Rabbi Nelly Altenburger shares how we might read some deeply troubling lines of the parsha. Rabbi Nelly Altenburger became the new spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown in the summer of 2020. Rabbi Altenburger was born and raised in Brazil and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hebrew Language and Literature from the University of Sao Paulo. She received a Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies in 2004 from the Zeigler School of Rabbinic studies and was ordained in 2006. Previous to joining Adath Israel, she was the Rabbi and Religious School Director at Congregation B'nai Israel in Danbury, CT for fourteen years. 

Welcome back to Just For This, a new podcast. 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.  This week's guest is award-winning author Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (she/her), whose books includes On Repentance and Repair and Nurture the Wow. She writes regularly at lifeisasacredtext.com.  We speak accountability, justice, abortion access, and collective power. You can read more about Rabbi Ruttenberg's just for this moment in the recent coverage of investigations of gender-based misconduct at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University. We also discuss the Jewish values underpinning an abortion access case before the Supreme Court, Idaho v. United States.  View the transcript here.  If you're enjoying Just For This, be sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast justforthispodcast.com

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum, Assistant Dean at Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Los Angeles, at Temple Beth Am, January 20, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum.

Rabbi Nelly Altenburger shares different explanations as to the meaning and purpose of the plagues. Rabbi Nelly Altenburger became the new spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown in the summer of 2020. Rabbi Altenburger was born and raised in Brazil and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hebrew Language and Literature from the University of Sao Paulo. She received a Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies in 2004 from the Zeigler School of Rabbinic studies and was ordained in 2006. Previous to joining Adath Israel, she was the Rabbi and Religious School Director at Congregation B'nai Israel in Danbury, CT for fourteen years.  

Rabbi Nelly Altenburger reflects on the meaning of Joseph's tears. Rabbi Nelly Altenburger became the new spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown in the summer of 2020. Rabbi Altenburger was born and raised in Brazil and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hebrew Language and Literature from the University of Sao Paulo. She received a Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies in 2004 from the Zeigler School of Rabbinic studies and was ordained in 2006. Previous to joining Adath Israel, she was the Rabbi and Religious School Director at Congregation B'nai Israel in Danbury, CT for fourteen years. 

The Holy Sparks Podcast Season 3 Episode 8 Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is the Chief Rabbi of Abayudaya Community of Uganda and serves as the Av Beit Din (head of rabbinic conversion) for sub-Saharan Africa. He is 3rd generation rabbinic leader of the community, as his grandfather was an apprentice of the founder,Semei Kakungulu. Rabbi Gershom studied at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies from 2003-2008 including a year at the Shechter Institute in Jerusalem.He is the father to 5 children from ages 7 to 29, and splits his time between Kampala, the capital of Uganda, where he was also a Parliament Member from 2016-2021,and Mbale, the hub of the Jewish community in the east of the country near the Kenyan border.Here's the link for Rabbi Gershom's microcredit fundraiser that is active now make sure to select ABAYUDAYA FUND so that your tax deductible donation goes straight to their communities. https://www.hamakomla.org/payment.phpThank you for supporting our podcast! to make a donation or become a patron go to http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQ thank you for subscribing and sharing!#africa #uganda #jewish #podcast #abudaya #israelhttps://youtu.be/_iDHMY1LybQ

Rabbi Nelly Altenburger became the new spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown in the summer of 2020. Rabbi Altenburger was born and raised in Brazil and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hebrew Language and Literature from the University of Sao Paulo. She received a Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies in 2004 from the Zeigler School of Rabbinic studies and was ordained in 2006. Previous to joining Adath Israel, she was the Rabbi and Religious School Director at Congregation B'nai Israel in Danbury, CT for fourteen years. 

Welcome to the first episode of the Holy Sparks Podcast!Our mission is to illuminate the brightest lights in the Jewish World and beyond so that we elevate the holy sparks within us and make the world around us a better place. About your host: Saul Kaye is an internationally touring music artist with 10 CDs out. He has produced 8 for other artists. He has written three books. After his last book of interviews with rising Jewish Music Artists, he decided to launch the Holy Sparks Podcast to shine more light on some incredible humans in the Jewish World. you can find out more about Saul, his music, and his work at www.saulkaye.comRabbi Josh Warshawsky is a nationally touring Jewish musician, song leader, composer, and educator, who has shared his original melodies and teachings with over 150 Jewish communities throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, and Israel. Josh seeks to build intentional praying communities and composes melodies to open up new possibilities for understanding the deep meaning of the words of our tradition. He was ordained in May 2019 from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles.Rabbi Josh is a sought-after teacher. He served as the rabbi-in-residence of the Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago from 2020-2023 and is a core educator of Songleader Boot Camp. He has spent the past 22 summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, and the last 11 summers teaching and performing at Ramah camps across the country. He has released five albums of Jewish music and has been featured on eight music anthology publications.Originally from Deerfield, IL, Josh spent the past decade living in New York, Los Angeles, and Israel. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Adina Allen, and their daughter, Jona.Rabbi Josh's mission statement.My mission is to help people find a spiritual and meaningful home for themselves in order to live lives filled with purpose. I am guided and motivated by my belief that human beings are spiritual seekers and meaning-makers.He can be found at www.joshwarshawsky.com

Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability). The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.

Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability). The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.

Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability). The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.

Rabbi Bradley Artson discusses the role of intention in creating new reality that both Mattot and Massei speak to in a number of important ways. Rabbi Bradley Artson is one of the leading voices in Conservative Judaism. Author, speaker, and the occupant of the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, where he is Vice-President. He is also Dean of the Zacharias Frankel College at the University of Potsdam in Germany, ordaining Conservative/Masorti rabbis for Europe.

Welcome to Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Teller Episode 2 This is a supplemental podcast for the exploring Judaism class taught by Houston Rabbi, Rabbi Teller at Congregation Brith Shalom (Link below). Today's Episode will be covering, Prayer. Why it's important, the different ways, where and when to pray, all of this and more! Rabbi Teller will also be interviewing Rabbi Bradley Artson. Rabbi Bradley Shavit "Brad" Artson is an American rabbi, author, speaker, and the occupant of the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, where he is Vice-President. Make sure you pay attention as Rabbi Artson has some never before heard information that you wont hear anywhere else! Please also go check out Congregation Brith Shalom's website and YouTube if you would like to get more information or see the lessons live. https://www.brithshalom.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CongregationBrithShalom

From AllCreation's Spring 2022 edition, "Dominionism: Exploring religious relationships with other life." Guest editor, Rev. Dr. Dan De Leon, interviews Rabbi Matt Rosenberg on the Jewish, religious meaning of "dominion" and "dominionism," which appear in the Jewish and Christian Bibles. "And God said, 'Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.'" (Genesis 1:26)About MattRabbi Matt Rosenberg began his tenure as the executive director of the Albert Einstein Residence Center, Sacramento's senior Jewish housing community, in January 2021. A California native, Matt earned his undergraduate degree in geography from UC Davis, earned his masters degree in rabbinic studies from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, and a masters degree in geography from CSU Northridge. He spent 18 years operating the ThoughtCo.com website, is  author of two books on geography, and currently lectures in geography at Sacramento State University. Program 00:00 Welcome 01:25 Self intro 02:45 Is there an environmental ethic in Judaism & what does that look like? 05:15 Expansions on: "Helping the Earth be all that God dreams of it to be.” Anthropocentrism means humans can take whatever we want. Is there an anti-Anthropocentricism? Is there an interpretation of Dominionism that is not so narcissistic as today's? 08:00 Are you a vegetarian? To what extent is that rooted in your faith? 08:45 Did you grow up looking at the environment through the lease of the Creation stories, as “God made this?”, or as something that could be compartmentalized? 10:22 Being reminded of our “creaturely identity” comes from being in Nature.  14:40 In Deuteronomy 20:19. I can hear, “Trees are better than you”, how does this ethic expand?  16:30 Would an understanding of Tu-B'shivat now look at the Earth and feel that we're doing enough?  19:00 In the last 5% of human history, fundamentally, what changed? Why did we go from such a long history of belonging and relationship with the Creation to this?  22:00 “Metanoia” means a change of heart, a change or direction based on a change of perspective. How we see the world is directly going to effect how we treat it. Has your environmental view always been a part of your Judaism or more of a metanoia over time where you've been able to incorporate it as a piece of your Judaism?  25:00 What gives you hope?  QuotesGod created the universe and therefore has complete ownership over all creation, and humans are God's partners in bettering Creation.Religious traditions are human-focused—they're not for the whales and the dolphins, but it's our job, according to my understanding, to maintain the basic balance to this order of Creation. Yes, the mitzvah (the commandment) to not destroy, comes from Deuteronomy 20, which says you can eat of the fruit trees but you cannot cut them down. Trees are people, too, and we should prevent all unnecessary destruction. We have this concept of “All the more so” … If you cannot cut down trees in wartime, all the more so should you not cut down trees when it's not war. We can absolutely do better. There's no greater crisis right now, and we should be observing Tu BiShvat everyday; we're on this path of destruction of humanity. The Earth will survive for billions more years and I think God has put us on this Earth to find this balance, to find a role where we can use the Earth's resources and not abuse the Earth's resources. There've been humans on Earth for 200,000 years. We've only recently disrupted the balance. We have but a few years to figure out where we're going to go from here and how we're going to protect our planet for our children and our children's children, truly.My hope comes from that fact that humans are creative and we can come up with solutions, and there are answers to climate change and the problems we see on our planet, and I have faith that my children's generation and their children's generation will do better. I see this long arc towards the betterment of the world.###############Thanks for listening. This podcast is part of our Spring 2022 series, Dominionism.Visit the AllCreation podcast site or AllCreation.org for more. Produced and edited by Chris Searles.See the whole "Dominionism" collection here.

Generosity can nourish not just the receiver, but the giver, too. Is there a point when the act of giving can itself be a source of greed? Revisionist History's My Little Hundred Million allows us to explore whether ulterior motives can taint the act of generosity and how it can lead it astray. Joining host Leon Wiener Dow for The Context segment is Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, and for The Hypertext segment is Joanne Wolmarans, a preschool educator at Wise School in Los Angeles.Click here for Leon and Joel's extended study session.Click here to view the source sheet for this episode. Click here to visit the episode page on our website.Click here to learn more about the work of Kolot alumna Dana Sender Mulla.Cover image: George Freudenstein, "Gates of Charity." Available for purchase here. 

The recent conflict in Gaza led to difficult conversations. Not least for liberal American Jews. Mike and Benji invited Rabbi Bradley Artson to discuss his open letter to Rabbinical students about framing those conversations with empathy. Where are liberal American Jews today when it comes to Israeli current events? How can we communicate productively when we disagree passionately? How can our different perspectives enrich us, rather than divide us? What do these difficult conversations say about us? What do they mean for our future? Join us! Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson is the Vice President at the American Jewish University, and holds the Abner & Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Rabbi Artson's Letter The AP Article Rabbi Artson's Website Makom Israel Teachers Lounge is a weekly podcast produced by Matt Lipman, and hosted by Michael Unterberg. Facebook page Please rate and review us on Apple and recommend us to friends! Please subscribe, listen to more episodes, and let us know what you think! We are happy to take topic requests and questions. If you have further questions about the events happening in Israel, please feel free to contact your Makom teacher.

“There's an instinct right now on planet Earth for identity groups to be turning inwards, as if that inward turn will protect us from oppression. And that's the move that we as Jewish people, but also all groups as human people on this planet, need to be turning towards each other.” - Rabbi LizziWhen Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann was growing up, she identified her family as German and Polish, since her grandparents had immigrated from those areas of Europe. However, when she visited Germany, she saw the contrast between a German identity and a Jewish identity. Between those early visits and her role now as a Jewish leader she went on a journey of discovering culture, privilege, oppression, and all of the ways those intersect in her life. That journey, and the others like it that she guides her community members through, continues to this day.Listen in to this week's Find Your Fierce & Loving to hear about how identities can be both empowering and limiting. Human beings have infinite potential for collaboration and discoveries—if they properly invest in themselves and others.(03:41) - Race and identity(23:10) - Relationships(29:26) - LoveRabbi Lizzi Heydemann is the founding rabbi of Mishkan Chicago, an independent, post-denominational Jewish spiritual community in the city of Chicago. She grew up on the South Side of the city and graduated with Honors in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Stanford University, and was ordained by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles. Rabbi Lizzi currently serves as the senior Rabbi and Founder of Mishkan Chicago, where she leads services, guides the organization's vision, and hosts the podcast Contact Chai, a podcast that features weekly sermons and inspired, down-to-earth Judaism in conversation. Outside of Mishkan, she currently sits on the board of T'ruah: the Rabbinic Call for Human Rights and the first rabbi to be a part of the Chicago Commons Project, a program run by the University of Chicago School of Divinity that cultivates a cohort of the city's faith leaders. She was named one of Jewish Women International's Women to Watch in 2018 and is a frequent presenter at conferences nationally on prayer leadership and revitalizing Jewish communities. She is married to Henry Bernstein, and is the mother of two children under 4, Judah Lev and Adira Hannah.Do you want to unleash your inherent love and goodness, liberate yourself, and free humanity from the oppressive systems and structures we have created? We are here to support you in finding your fierce and loving life. Join us in Our Circle, a vibrant membership community rich in opportunities for engagement and transformation. Find out more at lolawright.com/our-circle.You can follow Lola Wright, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter and learn more about my work at lolawright.com.Chicago born and built, Lola grew up in wealth and privilege, yet always sensed something was missing. She sought out aliveness and freedom in music, immersing herself in the hip hop and house music scenes of 90s Chicago. After finding herself on her own at 23, as the mother of two young children, she became determined to create a new experience.Lola is an ordained minister with a gift for weaving together the mystical and material, she served for many years as the CEO of Bodhi Center, an organization committed to personal transformation, collective awakening, conscious activism, and community-building.This podcast is produced by Quinn Rose with theme music by independent producer Trey Royal.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Find Your Fierce & Loving in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help others find the show.

ABOUT THIS CLASS: The dynamics of individuality and community within Jewish settings ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Rabbi Aberson, who prefers to be addressed as ‘Rabbi Brodie’, received his ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. His degrees include an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from Ben Gurion University of the Negev and a Certificate in Education from the American Jewish University. He also has a BA in Anthropology from Muhlenberg College. Rabbi Brodie’s driving goals are to connect Jews to their traditions, their texts, and to each other. He believes, “By building stronger relationships with each other and our traditions we can build even better communities.” Rabbi Brodie believes Jewish education goes far beyond Bar or Bat Mitzvah. One of his goals is to instill a love of Judaism across the generations. “I felt the love and warmth that this congregation is known for from the first moment I stepped onto the TBSEV campus,” Rabbi Brodie continued, “I am excited to become a part of it, and cherish the opportunity to dedicate my life and work to serving Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley. I hope to make a positive impact, and help guide the way towards another 70 years of Jewish life and learning in the East Valley.” DONATE: www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​ LEARNING MATERIALS: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/wp-content/u…-MOSHE-1.pdf For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash BECOME A MEMBER: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member Valley Beit Midrash is proud to host the Jaburg Wilk Learning Season. Learn more about Jaburg Wilk at www.jaburgwilk.com/​

In this episode (recorded for Temple Beth-El's virtual Shabbat service on October 16, 2020), Rabbi Knopf and Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, Vice President of American Jewish University and Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, discuss Genesis, Creation, and Climate Justice.“Socially Distant, Spiritually Close” is recorded during virtual gatherings of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia, and is produced by Dr. Gillian Frank. Our theme music is composed and produced by Stephen Frost. Our cover art was designed by Judith Rushin, using a photograph by Miriam Aniel. These teachings, presentations, and conversations reflect the dynamism, warmth, passion, and kindness of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, VA.

In this episode (recorded for Temple Beth-El's virtual Shabbat service on October 23, 2020), Rabbi Knopf and Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Cohen, professor Rabbinic Literature and Social Justice at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, explore the connections between Genesis' flood narrative and gun violence in America today.“Socially Distant, Spiritually Close” is recorded during virtual gatherings of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia, and is produced by Dr. Gillian Frank. Our theme music is composed and produced by Stephen Frost. Our cover art was designed by Judith Rushin, using a photograph by Miriam Aniel. These teachings, presentations, and conversations reflect the dynamism, warmth, passion, and kindness of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, VA.

Dr. Daniel Gordis is Senior Vice President, Koret Distinguished Fellow, and Chair of the Core Curriculum at Shalem College. Previously the vice president of the Mandel Foundation in Israel and director of its Leadership Institute, Gordis was also the founding dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. Author of numerous books, a regular columnist for Bloomberg View and The Jerusalem Post, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, The Times of Israel, and other leading news outlets, Gordis lectures throughout the world on Israeli society, American-Israeli relations, and the challenges facing the Jewish state. Dr. Gordis is a two-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award, first for Saving Israel: How the Jewish People Can Win a War That May Never End (Wiley, 2010), and then for his Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn (Ecco, 2017), a comprehensive yet accessible single-volume history of the state of Israel from its inception to the present day. Dr. Gordis's other books include Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel's Soul (Nextbook, 2014), an original examination of Israel's sixth Prime Minister, and The Promise of Israel, Why Its Seemingly Greatest Weakness is Actually its Greatest Strength (Wiley, 2012), which was named by Jewish Ideas Daily as one of the “best Jewish books of 2012.”   On this episode of Jewanced, we discussed the following topics and more with Daniel: Shalem College, Israel's first liberal arts college. We review the typical Israeli post-secondary education model and Daniel explains why a place like Shalem is so necessary Daniel shares some thoughts about his recent Covid-19 vaccination that demonstrate the efficiency of the process in Israel and an ‘only in Israel' moment Jewish life in the post-Coronavirus crisis era: we talk about how life for Jews in America is going to become harder, for how Jews in Israel, life is going to become easier, and how that affects relations between the two communities The renaissance of Jewish learning in North America amongst non-traditional streams of Judaism The potential societal impact of an Israel at peace with her neighbors on Israelis, Arabs, and on American Jewry and legacy Jewish organizations in the US The shifting hierarchies of power in the Jewish religious world (in all of its streams) and the possible effects of the post-Covid reality on Haredi society The irrelevancy of the streams of American Judaism (Reform, Conservative, Orthodox – all American creations) in Israel for Israelis Americans perceiving being Jewish primarily as a religion whereas in Israel, being Jewish is perceived (traditional stance) as a tribal peoplehood – ethnicity with a specific belief system – Judaism. I.E. in America, Jew is to Christian whereas in Israel, Jew is to Arab. Another example is that in America, one would answer the question ‘who is more Jewish' based on their level of religious observance whereas in Israel, it's a ridiculous question. One's level of observance has nothing to do with whether one is more or less Jewish than another. You can't be more or less Jewish.  Worry about the substance of North American Judaism in a context where Israel is less of a tying bind or issue The ‘burning out' of Tikkun Olam as what being Jewish is about in the US American Jews, Israelis, and resilience Zionism, social change and liberation movements Daniel talks about his relationship with Peter Beinart who, he feels, as an advocate for the end of Zionism and Israel as a Jewish State has become an enemy of the Jewish people What Jewish and Democratic looks like in the Israeli context    Links to purchase books by Daniel Gordis: We Stand Divided: The Rift Between American Jews and Israel on https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4WNJFW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 (Amazon)

In this conversation with Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny, Rabbi Adam Greenwald talks about life as non-pulpit clergy in Los Angeles, reflecting on this past year’s journey in spirituality, parenting, and leading a global introduction to Judaism network. He reflects on the dearth of spontaneity in this environment, and the ache that we all have to be missed when we’re not present. We wonder together: what does it even mean to pray these days without the true presence of community to surround you? Rabbi Adam Greenwald is Vice President for Jewish Engagement at American Jewish University, where he oversees the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys and the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program. He also serves as a Lecturer in Rabbinics at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Rabbi Greenwald is the editor of On One Foot an introduction to Judaism textbook in wide use across the United States. In 2016, he received the Covenant Foundation's Pomegranate Prize in Jewish Education. Rabbi Greenwald is married to Anne Hromadka, a curator and arts educator, and they are the proud parents of Gracie.

Welcome to the Two Hundred Seventy Eighth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Aaron Alexander looks at Masechet Pesachim Daf 19. In this episode we unpack the textured symbolism and status of an unexpected needle in a haystack. Rabbi Aaron Alexander is the Associate Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies […]

Welcome to the Two Hundred Seventy Eighth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Aaron Alexander looks at Masechet Pesachim Daf 19. In this episode we unpack the textured symbolism and status of an unexpected needle in a haystack. Rabbi Aaron Alexander is the Associate Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies […]

As process theology evolves in the twenty-first century, one of its most important chapters is being written by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. In this podcast, he shares the story of his own turning to process theology with its unique understanding of God as a loving presence in the world; discusses the reception of God within his own Jewish community; discusses the importance of appreciation, indeed ‘holy envy,’ for the beauty of other faiths; and makes clear that the generous vision of process theology is, in its way, a generous vision for the world at large.

Rabbi Daniel Greyber leads a disucssion of what religion can and can't teach us about acts of hesed. He draws on a story from the Talmud and a poem by Yehuda Amichai to help us undersand how we can give what is most needed and continue the important work of the High Holy Days season. Daniel Greyber is the rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, North Carolina. A gold medalist and Captain of the U.S. Swimming Team at the 1993 World Maccabiah Games, Rabbi Greyber holds a Masters in Speech and Communications Studies from Northwestern University and was ordained in 2002 at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of American Jewish University where received the Henry Fisher Award for outstanding achievement in Jewish Studies. In July 2011, he became the rabbi of Beth El Synagogue, a Conservative and Orthodox synagogue in Durham North Carolina that welcomes many intermarried and gay and lesbian families. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 26, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.

Rabbi Richard Camras of Shomrei Torah Synagogue in Los Angeles leads a discussion on Cheshbon Nefesh an accounting of the soul. The month of Elul invites us to prepare ourselves spiritually for the upcoming Days of Awe. To make the most of this spiritual work, this class focuses on the many ways we can observe how we act or don’t with proper humility as defined by the wisdom of Jewish tradition. Rabbi Camras has been rabbi at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in the San Fernando Valley since 1999. His passion and focus has been in the area of Jewish education through Torah study. Rabbi Camras serves as President of the Pacific Southwest Regional Rabbinical Assembly. He served for three years as the Chair of the West Valley Rabbinic Task Force at the Valley Alliance Federation and is a lecturer of Practical Rabbinics at the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 23, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash interviews Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is Vice President of American Jewish University in Los Angeles, on the topic of " Grief, Hope & Insights within the Pandemic." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash

Mimi Feigelson—also known as Reb Mimi—is the Mashpiah Ruchanit—Spiritual Mentor—of the Schechter Rabbinical School in Jerusalem where she also teaches Talmud and Chassidic Thought. She served in the same position for 16 years at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles. Born in the United States, Mimi moved to Israel at age 8 and began studying with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach at 15. In 1994, She was ordained by Rabbi Carlebach. In a secret ceremony, she became the first Orthodox Female Rabbi post Shoah. This was only made public in 2001. Still, 20 years later, the Orthodox Jewish community is challenged when it confronts the growing number of female Orthodox rabbis. She was also the Associate Director of the popular Yakar synagogue and Beit Midrash in Jerusalem and it’s Rosh Beit Midrash l’nashim – the women’s beit midrash. I sat down with Mimi in her apartment in Jerusalem to discuss her experience as a spiritual mentor for American and Israeli Jews, what it’s like to be the public figure “Reb Mimi”, her time with Reb Shlomo Carlebach, and many deep answers to simple questions.

Parenting as spiritual practice, the complexity of cultural appropriation, and the challenging work of intersectionality and feminism today. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg is an award-winning author and writer. She was named by Newsweek and The Daily Beast as one of ten “rabbis to watch,” by the Forward as one of the top 50 most influential women rabbis, and called a “wunderkund of Jewish feminism” by Publishers Weekly. She written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Salon, Time, and many other publications, and contributes regularly to The Washington Post and The Forward. She has been featured on NPR a number of times, as well as in The Atlantic, USA Today, NBC News, MTV News, Upworthy, the Canadian Broadcasting Company, Al Jazeera America, Reese Witherspoon’s podcast How It Is, and elsewhere. She is the author of seven books; Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration, Boredom, Tears, Poop, Desperation, Wonder, and Radical Amazement of Parenting (Flatiron Books), which a the National Jewish Book Award finalist and PJ Library Parents’ Choice selection; Surprised By God: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Religion (Beacon Press), nominated for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish literature and a Hadassah Book Club selection. Her other books include The Passionate Torah: Sex and Judaism (NYU Press), Yentl’s Revenge: The Next Wave of Jewish Feminism (Seal Press), and, with Rabbi Elliot Dorff, three books for the Jewish Publication Society’s Jewish Choices/Jewish Voices series: Sex and Intimacy, War and National Security, and Social Justice. She is an avid Twitter user (@TheRaDR), with more than 80,000 followers. She worked as a freelance writer before her ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in 2008, and has since served as rabbi and educator at Tufts and Northwestern Universities, for Hillel International, for the dialogue project Ask Big Questions and Avodah, an organization dedicated to creating leaders for economic justice.

Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and Vice President of American Jewish University, presents the Hammerman Family Lecture "Almighty? No Way! Embracing the God We Actually Love" before an audience at Congregation Or Tzion (www.congregationortzion.org) in Scottsdale, AZ. DONATE: bit.ly/1NmpbsP For more info, please visit: www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash/ www.facebook.com/OrTzionAZ/ twitter.com/VBMTorah www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz/ Music: "They Say" by WowaMusik, a public domain track from the YouTube Audio Library.

Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and Vice President of American Jewish University, presents a special VIP presentation "How I Installed the Chief Rabbi of Uganda, Converted 300 people there, and Sailed Up the Nile to Learn Life’s Lessons" before an audience at Congregation Or Tzion (www.congregationortzion.org) in Scottsdale, AZ. DONATE: bit.ly/1NmpbsP For more info, please visit: www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash/ www.facebook.com/OrTzionAZ/ twitter.com/VBMTorah www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz/ Music: "They Say" by WowaMusik, a public domain track from the YouTube Audio Library.

Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal – Anti-Semitism: Is it truly on the rise?Aired Thursday, 23 May 2019, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PSTWith the escalation of mass shootings, the gun debate ensues. Yet lately we’ve learned of shootings at synagogues, increasing the speculation that Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Join Jennifer as she speaks with Rabbi Rosenthal about his views on Anti-Semitism, its history and implications for us all today and in the future.Guest Bio:Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal grew up in Los Angeles. As the youngest of three children and the son of physicians, Laurence learned the importance of education from the example set by his older siblings and parents. He graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles with a degree in Psychology and spent the next few years working as a research coordinator studying the effects of the narcotic, Methamphetamine, on the human brain. After several years, Laurence decided to leave clinical research to serve the Jewish community, eventually earning a Masters of Arts degree in Rabbinic Studies and Rabbinic ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in May 2008.Since joining Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Atlanta, Laurence has played a significant role in the rejuvenation and strengthening of the synagogue and greater Atlanta Jewish community. He has been active member of leadership in many organization from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, The Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and the American Jewish Committee. He currently serves as president of the Atlanta Rabbinical Association, which aims to support and give voice to the Metro Atlanta community of Rabbis. He also is a member of the clergy advisory council for GIPL – Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, a interfaith-based environmental organization and on the advisory councils of the Jewish Home Life Communities and the M’silot program at the Atlanta Jewish Academy. In July of 2019, he will assume the responsibility of senior rabbi of Ahavath Achim synagogue. An avid tennis, yoga and guitar player, Laurence’s greatest accomplishment is to be married to his wife, Brooke, and to be father to four children – Avram Eli (A.E.), Ariela, Ma’ayan and Naftali.Website: www.aasynagogue.org

In this special episode we are elated to share a recent conversation with Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson - Professor of Philosophy, Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University, speaker, podcaster, and Jewish process theologian based in Los Angeles. In this third installment of our series, Rabbi Artson provides an invaluable perspective, lending his Jewish insight into this open and relational understanding God. We're super grateful for Rabbi Artson's time and generous discussion, and we're sure you'll enjoy the conversation as much as we did!   References: Follow Rabbi Artson on his public Facebook page here Extended bio Rabbi Artson podcast page

I absolutely love Rabbi Artson. His previous visit to the podcast has remained one of the most powerful and popular episodes, where he talks about his Jewish understanding of Process theology. This fresh episode is from our Cosmic Campfire reading group. It was so zesty that I thought I would share it as a means to lure you to Chapel Hill, North Carolina for the COSMIC CAMPFIRE event this February 1-2. Rabbi Artson is the author of Renewing the Process of Creation and God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process Theology and they are straight up awesome. If you are looking for introductory level texts about Process theology then you really need to check them out. Most importantly there are ZERO reasons not to subscribe to his podcast. LITERALLY ZERO REASONS. Bradley Shavit “Brad” Artson is an American rabbi, author, speaker, and the occupant of the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, where he is Vice-President. He supervises the Louis and Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program and provides educational and religious oversight for Camp Ramah of California. He is Dean of the Zecharias Frankel College at the University of Potsdam in Germany, ordaining Conservative/Masorti Rabbis for the European Union. You can check out a bunch of Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's book here. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles California. The two of them discuss the nature of life in the 21st century, the current political and ideological climate and how to find our way back. They discuss how science, religion, and spirituality can help lead us into a new era of cooperation. 

JRR Executive Director, Rick Recht, is back with a new episode of 18 Questions featuring Rabbi Bradley Artson,  Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and Vice President of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Rick and Rabbi Brad talk about his life path, politics in Jewish life, the future of the rabbinate, and so much more. Subscribe to the Podcast and check out recent episodes with Cantor Ellen Dreskin, Rabbi Ed Feinstein, Josh Warshawsky, Rabbi David Ingber, Josh Nelson, and more.

Rabbi Sholklapper may speak and read enough languages to make anyone jealous. This multi-lingual blessing allows him the unique gift of investigating ancient religious texts to deconstruct them and explore meaning lost over the passing of time and that has often been injected with interpretations based in ulterior motives. This fact makes him an exceptionally fun person with whom to share a coffee and conversation. One of the most influential and life-changing moments in Ariel's life involved his experience of arriving on the scene as a first responder following a bomb exploding on a bus in Israel. This trauma sent him into enough of a blunted state of numbness that he began exploring meditation and mindfulness. He is now a teacher of both. Through this conversation, Ariel answers the question, “What is Judaism?” His answer: that each of us has a divine spark and our lives are about getting closer to that spark. The consequences of this understanding from his perspective is one of the goals of the work: becoming kinder to others, more compassionate, and also more settled, and in life. A necessary and honorable goal indeed. Bio: Rabbi Ariel Sholklapper is a mindfulness practitioner who got his start under the guidance of Rabbis Jeff Roth, James Jacobson Maisels, and Joanna Katz in 2011. Since then he has attended, managed, and facilitated retreats and mindfulness meditation groups all over the world. He was recently appointed Director of the Jewish Mindfulness Center of Houston at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, the largest Conservative Jewish congregation in the United States. He earned a degree in philosophy and Jewish studies at UCLA, was ordained at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, and holds an MBA in nonprofit management. Learn more about this project at: www.thesacredspeaks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Theme music provided by: www.modernnationsmusic.com Song of the week: Fireproof on Mingo Fishtrap's album “On Time” lyrics and music by Treson Scipio and Roger Blevins Jr. www.mingofishtrap.com

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL, is an inspiring speaker and educator, a prolific author and regular columnist for the Huffington Post, and a mensch. He holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is vice president of American Jewish University in Los Angeles, where he teaches in the philosophy department, supervises the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program, and mentors Camp Ramah in California. He is also dean of Zacharias Frankel College in Potsdam, Germany, ordaining rabbis for the European Union. Today he shares his compelling, sometimes surprising, and always compassionate view about God, the Jewish people, and the rabbinic profession.

Recorded at No Time for Neutrality: a T'ruah Rabbinic Convening in Berkeley, California with special guests Rabbis Jill Jacobs and Aryeh Cohen. Jill Jacobs is the Executive Director of T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human RIghts and Aryeh Cohen is professor of rabbinic literature at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, rabbi in residence at Bend the Arc and a former board member of T'ruah. In the week when the Torah demands us to pursue justice and we begin the month of Elul, join the conversation on Judaism and justice

I am super pumped to share one of the most amazing conversations of the year. Rabbi Brad Artson is on the podcast dropping some Jewish Process Theology! He is author of Renewing the Process of Creation and God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process Theology and they are straight up awesome. If you are looking for introductory level texts about Process theology then you really need to check them out. Most importantly there are ZERO reasons not to subscribe to his podcast. LITERALLY ZERO REASONS. Bradley Shavit "Brad" Artson (born 1959) is an American rabbi, author, speaker, and the occupant of the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, where he is Vice-President. He supervises the Louis and Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program and provides educational and religious oversight for Camp Ramah of California. He is Dean of the Zecharias Frankel College at the University of Potsdam in Germany, ordaining Conservative/Masorti Rabbis for the European Union. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Two Hundred Seventy Eighth episode of Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Rabbi Aaron Alexander looks at Masechet Pesachim Daf 19. In this episode we unpack the textured symbolism and status of an unexpected needle in a haystack. Rabbi Aaron Alexander is the Associate Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies […]

Rabbi Bradley Artson, currently holds the Dean’s Chair of the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University in LA, where he is vice president. As an ordained conservative rabbi, he also holds a ph.d. in Jewish Theology from Hebrew Union College and is the author of 10 books include The Bedside Torah. Here he answers audience questions after speaking on “Life as a Calling”.

Rabbi Bradley Artson, currently holds the Dean’s Chair of the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University in LA, where he is vice president. As an ordained conservative rabbi, he also holds a ph.d. in Jewish Theology from Hebrew Union College and is the author of 10 books include The Bedside Torah. Here he speaks on “Life as a Calling”.