Podcast appearances and mentions of rick recht

About Our GuestReb Cantor Lisa Levine is a well known cantor, composer, author, chaplain, poet and recording artist who builds bridges between faith communities.Lisa earned a BA from University of California Irvine and received her Ordination from HUC-JIR DFSSM. Lisa is the author of Yoga Shalom a popular Jewish Yoga book as well as the prayer voice of “Hebrew In Harmony” curriculum published by Behrman House Books. Her catalogue of 10 CD's and 6 songbooks of healing and worship music is widely published and featured in many compilations. Her album “Bridge To Peace” is dedicated to chaplaincy and healing. Her album “Jospel Jam” is a mix of Jewish and Gospel original music which unites people of all faiths and beliefs. “We Are All Candles" is on the album “In the Light” and “Rock of Ages” appears on the album “Keeping the Spirit.” Lisa's most recent album is “This Holy Place.”Lisa received Ordination as Rabbinic Pastor through Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal in 2018. She serves as a JSSA (Jewish Social Services) Chaplain and Chaplain of Riderwood Jewish Community in Silver Spring, MD. Lisa is a Registered Yoga Teacher and teaches yoga embodiment as well as music and chaplaincy in conferences and zoom rooms around the country. Her book Heart of Light: Poems of Longing, Loss and Life has recently been published and is available on Amazon.com. She is currently the Artist-In-Residence at Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro, NJ and freelances around the country.Here is Lisa's video of “We Are All Candles,” referenced in interview. About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, PBCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. Here is Ed's interview with Jewish song leader and educator Rick Recht, who is mentioned in this interview.

Josh Goldberg is an accomplished vocalist, prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, Cantor, and filmmaker. Born and Raised in Dallas, TX, Josh began his singing career performing in musical theatre and then went on to study voice, piano, music composition, and theatre at Dallas' Arts Magnet High School. Josh moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to study at the University of Southern California's prestigious Thornton School of music. After graduating with a degree in Popular Music Performance, he found his calling in Jewish music, touring nationally and internationally with luminaries such as Rick Recht, Craig Taubman, and Mikey Pauker, as well as performing his original music at conferences, synagogues, and music festivals. Josh's songs have found their way into synagogues, summer camps, and youth conventions, concert halls and even into the White House. Josh founded Jewish record label and production company, Kosher Style Records, producing over 100 recordings for outstanding Jewish artists from all over the US. In 2023, Josh graduated with a Master's in Sacred Music and cantorial ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion, CA. Josh recently moved to Music City, a.k.a. Nashville, TN, to serve as Cantor at Congregation Micah. Josh continues to expand his creative horizons to include creating writing and filmmaking. His new feature film, Morning, A Journey: A Visual Album is premiering in Los Angeles in May 2023. On this episode, we take a stroll through Josh's youth, inspiration, and mentors, and this episode was the week before his official ordination as Cantor! Josh answer's the question, is Hazzanut ( Operatic Style) still relevant in 2023??Thank you for listening!To become a parton of the Podcast go to www.patreon.com/saulkayefor more info on Josh go to https://joshgoldbergmusic.com/more on the podcast go to www.holysparks.tv

Rick Recht, musician and Executive Director of Jewish Rock Radio, stopped by to talk about his career and his involvement at the internet radio station. ------- About Jewish Rock Radio: ------- Mission: Jewish Rock Radio is the flagship initiative of Judaism Alive, a non-profit 501c3. The mission of Jewish Rock Radio (JRR) is to strengthen Jewish identity and engagement for youth and young adults through the power of music. ------- BACKGROUND: Jewish Rock Radio, the first high-caliber, 24-7, Jewish rock internet radio station was founded in 2009 by Jewish music pioneer, Rick Recht. JRR serves as a powerful network, promoting and elevating the international Jewish artist community while sharing a wealth of engagement opportunities available in the Jewish world for teens and young adults. ------- JRR has launched a variety of impactful initiatives including JRR Live Across America, The JRR Gift of Music, and the Jewish Star North American Talent Search to identify, attract, and support new talent in the Jewish world. -------  

It was such a blessing to bring together the Temple Isaiah Jazz Ensemble – also known as Steve Fox & Friends – for two very special pre-produced Shabbat services in spring 2021. Filmed live on Vollmer Deck, each service featured not just time-honored Jazz Shabbat favorites but also spoken words of history & blessing from folks who have been part of this Temple Isaiah tradition since the beginning. This unique album features Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen & Cantor Tifani Coyot with Steve Fox (piano), Larry Muradian (bass), Deborah Pearl (vocals), Rabbi Steven Carr-Reuben (drums), Joel Bienefeld (winds) as well as interviews with George Kahn, Cathy Klayman, Rabbi Bob Gan, Cantor Evan Kent & Steve Fox. With gratitude to the folks who made this possible, especially the production team of Drama ¾ led by David Fickas and Pranav Shah.

Rick Recht is one of the top touring musicians in Jewish music playing annually in numerous venues in the US and abroad.  Rick has revolutionized and elevated the genre of Jewish rock music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity in youth and adults across the US. Rick is the national celebrity spokesman for the PJ Library and is the Executive Director of Songleader Boot Camp – a national songleader training immersion program held in various cities around the U.S.  Rick is also the founder and Executive Director of Jewish Rock Radio, the very first high-caliber, 24/7 international Jewish rock online radio station! Rick is also the Executive Director of JKids Radio. Rick's music is available through iTunes and other major music sellers. Rick's songs played during this episode are used with permission of Rick Recht. Vocabulary:The following Hebrew/Yiddish words were mentioned in conversation but not immediately translated: Tzimtzum: Literally, "reduction." In Kabbalistic literature the word describes God holding back the Divine Presence to give space for humanity and the rest of the world to function at their own natural pace. Rick was referring to holding himself back to give space for others to shine. B'shert: Yiddish for "meant to be."T'fillah: Jewish prayer; refers to a single specific prayer or to the wider activity of prayer.   For questions and comments, email Rabbi Ed Bernstein at myteacherpodcast@gmail.com.Follow My Teacher Podcast on social media:Twitter: @PodcastTeachFacebookInstagram

"It's almost like I've had a narrative and everything has made sense.  I've been on track the whole time.  And now I'm totally off track.  It's like I've flipped the page of the book and it's blank.  Not in a bad way, as a matter of fact in a very peaceful and calming kind of way."

Host Charlie Kramer goes in depth with some of Jewish music’s most exciting musicians to talk about their experiences and creative processes. Each episode features a different artist and their music. In this episode, Charlie talks with Rick Recht!

In this podcast, we interview Cindy Citron. Cindy is a long-time educator and is currently the education director of the Judy Sare Nursery school at Tiferet Israel in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Gems: Understanding Hebrew will help develop proper intention while praying. We may not see something all of the time, but we can feel it's presence.Children begin learning through song.Create experiences: inspire, create, transform, and celebrate.Engage in professional development (for example: Jedlabs).Ancient values that we learn are still relevant today.Resources: Jedlab on FacebookNew CAJE Jewish Learning VentureSong Leader's Institute- Song Leader's Boot Camp with Rick RechtGratz College92nd St Y Shababa with Karina zilbermanNAEYCSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/JewishEducationExperiencePodcast)

Rick Recht - https://www.rickrecht.com https://www.songleaderbootcamp.com/https://www.jewishrockradio.com/  https://www.jkidsradio.com/ Discussion on many aspects of living and working in the non-profit world. 

Hot off the set of Episode XXI of PARKS PARTY CENTRAL on Facebook LIVE and on his 50th birthday, Craig Parks shares the good that has come to him with so much extra time on his has hands during the global pandemic lock down. With a guest appearance (@ 17:00) from  another great Jewish singer/songwriter, Joe Buchanan LIVE from Houston, Tx, sings Craig a very special Happy Birthday melody.  See the FB Live Video (not so live now) https://www.facebook.com/visualwow/videos/635770637345249/Learn more about Craig Parks at https://www.facebook.com/craig.parks.90 and hear his music below on Spotify.Like what you heard? Please leave comments or reviews on Apple Podcast or at www.VisualWOW.com. Thanks.

On this episode of the CHK podcast, hear all about one of the busiest weeks in camp history, which included the first beach day and shabbat of the Rishonim session, as well as the 4th of July carnival and a Rick Recht concert. We also hear about some recent activities in each of the three units.

Representing my hometown of St. Louis, MO my close friend and mentor Rick Recht and I sit down to talk about his journey from secular musician to Jewish music and the new version of his hit song Halleluyah, this time incorporating the words of Psalm 150. As always, you can listen to all of the compositions from this season on the Jewish Songwriter Playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Rick Recht is one of the top touring musicians in Jewish music playing over 150 dates each year in the US and abroad.  Rick has revolutionized and elevated the genre of Jewish rock music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity in youth and adults across the US. Rick is the national celebrity spokesman for the PJ Library and is the founder and Executive Director of Songleader Boot Camp – a national songleader training immersion program held in various cities around the U.S.  Rick is also the founder and Executive Director of Jewish Rock Radio, the very first high-caliber, 24/7 international Jewish rock online radio station! Rick is also the Executive Producer of PJ Library Radio. Recht is the Artist in Residence at United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, MO.   Recht enjoys hiking and spending time with his wife, Elisa, and sons, Kobi and Tal. Rick's YouTube PageRick's SpotifyRick's FacebookRick's Website  This week's episode was brought to you by Bandzoogle which makes it easy to build a stunning website for your music in minutes.  Click here to try it free for 30 days and get 15% off the first year of your subscription.  

JRR Executive Director, Rick Recht, is back with a new episode of 18 Questions featuring Rabbi Sharon Brous, Founder and Senior Rabbi of Ikar in Los Angeles. Rick and Rabbi Sharon talk about being an outsider, brave leadership, Obama, reincarnation, 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.

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.

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Ziggy Gruber, star of the documentary film, ‘Deliman’ and owner of Kenny and Ziggy’s Delicatessen (Houston, TX). Rick and Ziggy chat about the life of a deliman and the cultural, ethnic, and religious impact of the delicatessen in North America.   

JRR Executive Director, Rick Recht, is back with a new episode of 18 Questions featuring Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel in Memphis, TN! Rick and Rabbi Micah chat about interfaith relations, preparing future Jewish leaders, and Micah being a rabbi’s son.

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Dr. Ron Wolfson about the midwest, family, Relational Judaism, and effective strategies for cultivating meaningful Jewish relationships.   

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Rabbi Ed Feinstein, senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, CA about the future of Judaism, God, love, cancer, and lessons learned.

On this week's episode, I welcome Phoenix based Jewish songwriter, and fellow Jumbo (Tufts Alum), Todd Herzog to talk about his brand new composition "Returning to Who I Am." Todd Herzog is an artist who takes the raw material of life experiences and creates soulful, spiritual, acoustic pop music along the lines of John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and Marc Cohn. His mission is to use music to open the hearts of his listeners to love, wisdom and spirituality.  The music industry has taken notice of Todd’s talents. He has worked with some of the top songwriters and artists in the world, including Burt Bacharach, Tonio K, Dave Koz and Michael Lington. With his most recent release, Something to Believe In, Todd returns to his singer/songwriter roots and includes moving songs of personal revelation alongside songs of shared humanity. Todd’s Bridging the Gap CD won the award for “Best Jewish Album” in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards. His music and voice have been featured in television and film. His children’s album, Everyday Blessings, was distributed nationwide by the PJ Library. He is the creator of the Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest, which has now become a staple of the Phoenix arts and cultural calendar. Todd has performed at URJ Biennials, CAJE, Hava Nashira, Unity and New Thought churches as well as corporate events and various other spiritual and secular venues. He has been an instructor at Songleader Boot Camp alongside fellow Jewish educator/performers Rick Recht and Sheldon Low and has been an Artist-in-Residence for Vocal Music at the JCC Maccabi ArtsFest. He has been profiled on NBC’s Arizona Midday Show, in AZ Jewish Life Magazine, The Jewish News, in Chosen magazine and many other online and print media outlets. He travels around the country and around the world, captivating audiences of all ages. Todd's YouTube Page   Todd's Spotify   Todd's Facebook  Todd's Website This week's episode was brought to you by Bandzoogle which makes it easy to build a stunning website for your music in minutes.  Click here to try it free for 30 days and get 15% off the first year of your subscription.

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Josh Nelson, about his childhood, his children, and his spiritual practice.

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Cantor Ellen Dreskin about her path to the Cantorate, her personal spiritual practice, and creating relevance in Jewish life.

In this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Josh Warshawsky about his inspiration, music, spiritual practice and connection.

A playlist of Israeli & jewish songs for CRB campers! Thanks: Jeff Weisz Karen Segal Miriam Hertzson Cantor Carol Chesler Mitch Mernick Yaniv Morozovsky Listen to our camp music all day long at http://KolRamah.US

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Rick Recht is a top touring Jewish contemporary musician, singer and songwriter, playing over 150 concert dates a year, inspiring Jewish youth.  He has 6 best-selling albums. Rick originated the 'Shabbat Alive!' worship service and 'Tear Down the Walls', his multi-cultural interfaith production.  Don Fass interviewed Rick at the American Conference for Cantors, in San Francisco.