Podcasts about Wilshire Boulevard Temple

In this very personal episode of SHE MD, we're thrilled to welcome 2 renowned guests. Betsy Brown Braun is a child development specialist and best-selling author of Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents (HarperCollins). Then, we have Rhea Seehorn, an American actress and director who is widely known as Kim Wexler from the spin-off prequel series of Breaking Bad. Rhea is also the bonus mom of one of our hosts Mary Alice Haney's 2 boys! Listen in as we dive into blended family dynamics, co-parenting strategies, divorced parent dynamics, and communication with children. We also talk about actionable tips for fostering resilience and happiness in children, regardless of family structure so we can protect the children's best interest.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. 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Go to hero.co and use code SHEMD at checkout.Momentous: Go to livemomentous.com and try it today for 20% off with code SHEMD, and start living on purpose.Deinde: Use Code SHEMD for 15% off at DEINDE.comBetsy Brown Braun's TAKEAWAYS:Prepare the Child, Not the Path: Betsy emphasizes the importance of allowing children to face challenges and learn from them, rather than smoothing every obstacle in their way.Communication is Key: Open, honest dialogue with your children creates a foundation of trust and understanding, essential for their emotional growth.Embrace Unhappiness: Counterintuitive as it may seem, allowing children to experience unhappiness and solve problems independently is crucial for developing resilience and self-reliance.Setting Boundaries: Technology use needs boundaries, and involving teenagers in creating these limits increases the likelihood of adherence.IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Introduction(02:32) Blended Family Dynamics and Divorce Statistics(03:28) Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents(04:41) How to Navigate Different Parenting Styles(09:45) Should You Introduce New Partners To Your Kids(19:05) How To Communicate With Kids about Divorce(22:23) How to Balance Work and Family Dynamics(27:46) House Rules and Parenting Strategies(34:47) How to Model Good Tech Habits at Home(35:32) Raising Resilient Children in Blended FamiliesRESOURCES:Betsy Brown BraunBetsy's Website"Just Tell Me What to Say" by Betsy Brown Braun"You're Not the Boss of Me" by Betsy Brown BraunParenting Pathways®Rhea SeehornRhea's InstagramRhea's IMDb ProfileGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Betsy Brown BraunBetsy Brown Braun is a best-selling author of Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents (HarperCollins) and You're Not The Boss Of Me: Bratproofing Your Four To Twelve Year Old (HarperCollins). Betsy is a child development and behavior specialist, parent educator, multiple birth parenting consultant, and founder of Parenting Pathways®, Inc.With over 40 years of experience in public and private early childhood and elementary education, Betsy has directed and founded school programs, taught in both public and private schools, has been a school director, and was the founding director of Wilshire Boulevard Temple's Early Childhood Center. She holds an MA in Human Development and teaching credentials from Pacific Oaks College. Rhea SeehornRhea Seehorn is an Actress and Director. In May 2014, Seehorn was cast in the Breaking Bad spin-off prequel series Better Call Saul (2015–2022). Seehorn is widely known as Kim Wexler, a lawyer and the eventual love interest of the titular Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk). The series premiered on February 8, 2015. For her role as Kim, Seehorn has received widespread critical acclaim, won two Satellite Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, one Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television out of two nominations, and received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, two nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two for the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama.Rhea Seehorn grew up in Virginia Beach, and has lived in a variety of places from Arizona to Japan. She has gone by her middle name Rhea since childhood, having felt a "disassociation" with the name Debbie from an early age. Seehorn graduated with a degree in drama and visual arts, which she used to further develop her craft in Washington, D.C., where she starred in numerous productions inclusive of Arena Stage and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, of which she remains a member. Seehorn then transitioned to Manhattan, where she performed with Playwrights Horizons and made her Broadway debut in Neil Simon's 45 Seconds from Broadway. Shortly thereafter, she was cast as a series regular on the comedy series I'm With Her opposite Teri Polo, David Sutcliffe, and Danny Comden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rabbi Joel Nickerson, on the occasion of his installation as the seventh Senior Rabbi in Wilshire Boulevard Temple's 163-year history, shares four pillars that will shape our future together: Hope, Vision, Community, and Courage. These words serve as the foundation for the next chapter of our Temple's journey.  Tikvah, the Hope to inspire the next generation, Chazon, the Vision to innovate boldly, Kehillah, the Community to bring comfort and inspiration, and Ometz, the Courage to lead with conviction and bravery - we will reach new heights, together.Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard TempleWebsite: wbtla.orgYoutube: Wilshire Boulevard TempleInstagram: wilshireboulevardtemple

 Is it possible to live a life of humility and resilience, both in good times or bad? How do we respond when crisis hits?  Lisa continues the conversation with our guest Rabbi Steve Leder who talks about Darwin's theory and how the most adaptable people are the ones who survive. After pain and suffering, it's amazing what people can “normalize.” Rabbi Leder talks deeply about how difficult it is when children leave to go away to college, or when someone loses a business. Yet, a year later, life somehow becomes normal again. It may feel like a betrayal to your past, but we must keep moving forward.  Rabbi Leder talks about redefining yourself and evolving. Meaning never goes out of style. He suggests that we stay in our lane and do good work. He further talks about good storytelling and myth. Myths are ways to describe truths about the human experience. He explains that about half of what we believe now are incorrect facts. History will prove this. The ancients had time to think about what they knew. We have access to so much information, but we still struggle to understand. Ancient people knew so much more about living through loss and disaster as they experienced it much more frequently than we have, whether it be infant mortality, wars, famine, disease, etc. Rabbi Leder explains how there are no “modern problems,” as we can look back to these people, see their resilience, and then move forward. We can look at ancient wisdom for our modern situations. Rabbi Leder is the author of several books including “More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us,” “The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift,” and his most recent “For You When I Am Gone.” He is the Senior Rabbi Emeritus of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 3,000 families. Info: www.steveleder.com

How can we live a life of both humility and resilience, whether in good times or bad? How do we respond in joy and crisis? Today we welcome Rabbi Steve Leder who talks about the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles and how to cultivate tools to use when tragedy strikes. He talks about tending to our inner lives and how important it is to be of service to others. We receive comfort, even in the midst of our suffering, when we reach out to help others. We may all experience stress and trauma at various times in our lives. Success can ruin people the same way disaster can. Rabbi Leder reminds us to always live in the present and know, “This too shall pass,” whether it's in good times or bad. We can move forward, and he teaches us to not regret the past. We cannot change it. When we worry about the future, we are not changing it, and that can cause anxiety. Catastrophic thinking does us no good. We do not know what is going to happen. It causes us to feel constant stress. If we can be more in the moment, even for smaller periods of time, it can help us feel much more resilient. It makes a huge difference to be mindful. This also requires a level of faith and spirituality. Rabbi Leder explains about the meaning of prayer. Most people ask for something when they pray. Yet, it is not always about appealing to God. He explains that this is about trying to change ourselves from within. It's not looking outside to a deity; it's about looking inside and realizing we do know how to navigate our circumstances. If you've overcome obstacles in the past, you can overcome them again. How do you do this? How do you find a way? We have the answers within. Rabbi Leder suggests, “When you must, you can.” We go through various emotions – faith, anger, grief, and ultimately resilience. Don't let the fire go out in you. Don't let your spark fade. When we stay in the present, we can move forward.   Rabbi Leder is the author of several books including “More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us,” “The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift,” and his most recent “For You When I Am Gone.” He is the Senior Rabbi Emeritus of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 3,000 families. Info: www.steveleder.com

As Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles for 37 years, Rabbi Steve Leder has learned and witnessed the many ways death teaches us how to live, and love, more deeply by showing us not only what is gone, but also the beauty of what remains. In this inspiring conversation from January 2024, Rabbi Leder joins Hoda Kotb to talk about life, loss and the profound way in which the two intertwine. Rabbi Leder shares his belief that in the end, there is nothing that matters but love, and the simple message that will change the way you live - it's never too late.

Artificial Intelligence - just the sound of it transports us to a sci-fi movie. But of course, this is no longer a fiction or a future possibility. We see AI already revolutionizing countless sectors and industries, and it's coming for education- its impact is imminent, if not already in motion.  We're dying to know if this is a story with a happy ending or if we're in the horror genre. So stick around for our episode with expert Claire Goldsmith to form a conclusion yourselves.More on Claire Goldsmith;Claire is a consultant and advisor in educational innovation and strategic planning across schools, non-profits, and technology companies. As executive director of the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON) from 2016-2022, she strategically expanded and strengthened the national independent school online learning consortium, led professional development for teachers nationwide, and created innovative new programming.Claire helped develop MSON while serving in the leadership of Stanford Online High School, ultimately as its director of admission and external relations. Previously, Claire taught French and English and coached debate at the Harvard-Westlake School in LA.Claire is the Board Chair of the Enrollment Management Association. She is also Vice President of the Board of trustees of LA's Wilshire Boulevard Temple, which runs Brawerman Elementary School, a member of the Board of Trustees and co-chair of the Equity Committee of the Winsor School in Boston, her alma mater, a member of the Advisory Council of Geffen Academy of UCLA and Stanford Online High School, and a member of the Institute for Educational Advancement's Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Committee. Claire graduated from Harvard College with a degree in history and literature and from the Stanford Graduate School of Education with a master's degree in policy, organization, and leadership studies. She completed graduate work on a Harvard fellowship at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris and was a fellow with Education Pioneers. Her writing has appeared in national publications such as Chalkbeat and The Wall Street Journal, and she has shared expertise on artificial intelligence at national conferences and through webinars, such as with Common Sense Media.Resources:nosillyquestionspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nosillyquestionspodcast/

Steve Leder, Head Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, is one of the country's most influential rabbis and the author of 5 life changing books. Rabbi Leder joins us for second podcast to discuss topics such as the foundations of Jewish faith, fascinating historical anecdotes, the problems within DEI, the role of education in Judaism, mental health and addiction,  Did you know that the founding fathers of the United States considered adopting Hebrew as the official language? Or that Napoleon played a pivotal role in the emancipation of European Jews?  Whether you're deeply religious, spiritually curious, or simply a lover of history, there will be something for you in this discussion.  Topics Discssed (01:01) Differences between Judaism and Christianity, The Jewish emphasis on ethical behavior (09:00) The idea that Jews are white eastern european colonizers is absurd (18:23) The problem with diversity, equality and inclusion (31:14) Hate of Jews subordinates the rest of their entire identity (36:32) The democratic party no longer represents the working class (38:40) As it relates to God and religion, how much do you think our country has veered (56:13) I was not capable of balancing it, which is why I'm stepping aside (01:04:41) Painkiller addiction and how it changed your life (01:16:45) Spirituality is the sanctification of the ordinary  

Head Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles ( rabbi for a large congregation incuding many stars) is our guest for this episode.  Rabbi Leder, one of the country's most influential rabbis and the author of 5 life changing books,  joins us to discuss the radicalization and chaos on university campuses. We invited Rabb Leder to discuss his latest book, For You When I am Gone, but first wanted to address the Jew hatred inflaming US universities so we have split our conversation in two parts. In this episode,  Rabbi Leder breaks down the rise of Jew hatred on college campuses, tracing its roots back to a decades-long campaign of indoctrination. There was a very organized and well funded campaign leading to today's moment.  But, it's not all doom and gloom and there are huge reasons to be optimistic.  Rabbi Leder shares how  peace with Saudi Arabia can transform the world and shift the power away from the regimes choosing to make war and hatred their top priority. If you doubt that is possible, consider Israel's peace treaty with Jordan, Egypt and normalized relations with the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan. Despite the desperate attempts of Iran to keep the world inflamed with hate and war, we need to unite and stay focused on peace.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand what the f&^(&( is happening across the US.  And remember, in the words of Rabbi Leder, "Peace is an environment in which conflict can be addressed with civility and respect." Connect with us on Instagram @meantforit and reach out via email at contact@meantforit.com with your thoughts or suggestions for future episodes. Visit www.meantforit.com for more episodes that challenge, inspire, and drive us towards a world where understanding wins over division. If you leave us a review on iTunes, we'll be overjoyed with gratitude! Sign up for our newsletter here Topics Discussed: (03:22) The origins of campus protests and the 25-year groundwork (09:15) How economic disparity and victim identity fuel current unrest (17:40) The hope for peace in the Middle East and its implications (26:50) Addressing the conflation of Palestinian rights and extremist agendas (31:10) The importance of fighting for the rational middle ground in society Notable Quotes: Today's college anti-Israel protests are "The bearing of fruit of a tree planted 25 years ago." "This is straight up Jew hatred, and Jew hatred has been inculcated into this community to the degree that hatred subordinates every other value these people claim to live by." "Peace is an environment in which conflict can be addressed with civility and respect." "The greatest threat and the greatest enemy to a better life for Palestinians is Hamas and Hezbollah and Iran and Qatar and the Islamic brotherhood." "The news is not the world. The news is just the collection of stories that will sell the most commercials. It's entertainment."  

Rabbi Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a very large and influential congregation in Los Angeles. He is a New York Times best-selling author of sevaral books, including 'For You When I Am Gone' and 'The Beauty of What Remains,' both of which pertain to death and dying. I had planned on speaking with Steve primarily about death for an hour, but our conversation covered everything from regret to forgiveness to the life of a rabbi. He shares lessons about fund-raising, his thoughts about whether Scripture is based on fact or truth, and the conflict of conscience he experienced when counseling a temple member who had ALS about her assisted suicide. Finally, Rabbi Leder speaks frankly about what Israel means to him and the tragic complexity of the war between Israel and Hamas. Follow Rabbi Leder on Instagram here.  •

This week my conversation about finding the beauty in life and learning to accept the inevitability of death with Rabbi Steve Leder continues.   Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles Rabbi Steve Leder is the author of five books, including The Beauty of What Remains and his newest book, For You When I Am Gone.   We're discussing how to answer your kid's questions about the afterlife, the best and worst things to say to someone who is grieving, how to model for our kids the power of showing up in the face of loss, and how to accept and embrace the non-linear process of grieving.   This two-part episode will offer you tangible tools for infusing your daily life with even more meaning, purpose, and a profound sense of connection.

Having to explain and help our kids process and grasp the concept of death, whether in a moment where it affects them personally, or simply as a concept as a whole, can be a particularly challenging conversation for parents to navigate.   Joining me is Rabbi Steve Leder. Along with being the Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, he is the author of five books, including The Beauty of What Remains and his newest book, For You When I Am Gone.   Whether you're seeking guidance on how to discuss life and death with your children or trying to come to terms with your own mortality, my hope is you walk away from this episode feeling a deeper understanding of how the very presence of death can make for more beauty in life.

Rabbi Steve Leder, bestselling author and Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, has learned and witnessed the many ways death teaches us how to live, and love, more deeply by showing us not only what is gone, but also the beauty of what remains. Rabbi Leder joins Hoda Kotb for an inspiring conversation about life, loss and the profound way in which the two intertwine. Rabbi Leder shares his belief that in the end, there is nothing that matters but love, and the simple message that will change the way you live - it's never too late.

WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out Ep.119 I Rabbi Steve Leder I Deciding to Live a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul: The Irreplaceable Role of Self-Awareness, or download it directly using this link.Rabbi Steve Leder's journey in spiritual leadership reveals the impact of embracing disruptions, the critical need for nuanced thinking, and the roles of pain and prosperity as catalysts for growth. KEY TOPICSAligning your money decisions to your values.Distinguishing between right and wrong in positions of leadership.The importance of embracing disruptive life events and finding meaning in them.The role of pain and adversity as catalysts for the most impactful growth. CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcastJoin us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOKA Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE DECIDEDLY NEWSLETTER CONNECT WITH RABBI STEVE LEDER    www.steveleder.com    Books: https://www.steveleder.com/booksInstagram: @Steve-Leder Rabbi Steve Leder is a highly respected spiritual leader and author, most recently the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. His influence extends far beyond the synagogue, though. He's a regular contributor and guest on renowned platforms like The Today Show and TIME, and his writings have appeared in Town and Country, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, He's earned prestigious awards, including the Louis Rappaport Award for Excellence in Commentary from the American Jewish Press Association and the Kovler Award from the Religious Action Center in Washington D.C. Newsweek Magazine has recognized him as one of the ten most influential rabbis in America, solidifying his place as a respected leader in the field.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Margot Cleveland, lawyer for the New Civil Liberties Alliance, and Peter Schweizer, host of The Drill Down podcast, to discuss Hunter Biden playing the victim and speaking to the press instead of testifying before Congress, the contempt proceedings that will now take place against him, the relevance of Hunter Biden's lobbying operations, what we know about President Biden's involvement, the reasons we already know President Biden has committed bribery because his family was enriched, the evidence of corruption that has been revealed so far, the shifting narrative about President Biden's involvement in Hunter Biden's business, Hunter Biden going on Moby's podcast and saying the GOP in the House are trying to kill him to hurt his dad President Biden, what's behind Jack Smith's aggressive timeline on the Trump 1/6 trial and how the Supreme Court is getting involved, the major lawsuit filed against the Biden administration by The Daily Wire and The Federalist, and more. Then Rabbi Steve Leder of Wilshire Boulevard Temple joins to discuss his disappointment in people's inability to disambiguate Hamas' atrocities and the more nuanced situation in Gaza, the clear anti-Semitism from some on the left, the depth of Jew hatred and hypocrisy of some of his former allies, how anti-Israel Americans flip the script and blame victims, who really are the perpetrators in Gaza and the Middle East, the true meaning of Hanukkah (and what First Gentleman Doug Emhoff got wrong), a powerful message to American Jews and supporters of Jewish people this tough year, and more.Cleveland: https://nclalegal.org/margot-cleveland/Schweizer: https://www.thedrilldown.com/Leder: https://www.instagram.com/steve_leder Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Rabbi Steve Leder's journey in spiritual leadership reveals the impact of embracing disruptions, the critical need for nuanced thinking, and the roles of pain and prosperity as catalysts for growth. KEY TOPICSAligning your money decisions to your values.Distinguishing between right and wrong in positions of leadership.The importance of embracing disruptive life events and finding meaning in them.The role of pain and adversity as catalysts for the most impactful growth. CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcastJoin us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOKA Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE DECIDEDLY NEWSLETTER CONNECT WITH RABBI STEVE LEDER    www.steveleder.com    Books: https://www.steveleder.com/booksInstagram: @Steve-Leder Rabbi Steve Leder is a highly respected spiritual leader and author, most recently the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. His influence extends far beyond the synagogue, though. He's a regular contributor and guest on renowned platforms like The Today Show and TIME, and his writings have appeared in Town and Country, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, He's earned prestigious awards, including the Louis Rappaport Award for Excellence in Commentary from the American Jewish Press Association and the Kovler Award from the Religious Action Center in Washington D.C. Newsweek Magazine has recognized him as one of the ten most influential rabbis in America, solidifying his place as a respected leader in the field.

Steve Leder is a scholar, author and the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He joins Tavis to offer up his perspective of the events going on in Israel.

Just before the start of Summer, my husband and I experienced a right of passage for any Jewish parent. We witnessed our oldest son be “Shabbat Boy,” at Wilshire Boulevard Temple's Early Childhood Center.One of the highlights of the morning was the “mitzvah song.” The whole class (grown ups included) sits around in a circle, while the Shabbat child, in this case, Joey, walks around collecting each child's tzedakah, their charity for Shabbat. Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history.

Hey everyone, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and today we have a special guest who I've admired ever since I met him for breakfast in Los Angeles four years ago. I'm still trying to get him to do a Chicken Soup for the Soul book with us, but in the meantime he keeps publishing one bestseller after another, and at the same time serving as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, which serves approximately 2700 families at three campuses. Newsweek magazine twice named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America, but his reach extends way outside his community. His five books explore the transformative nature of suffering and grief, how to live a prosperous life without losing your soul, and in his newest book—twelve essential questions to tell a life story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The concept of duality teaches that life is created from a balance of opposite or competing forces. Where there is light, there is darkness. Where there is stillness, there is movement. And where there is life, there is also death. But these dual forces are not just opposite — they are also complementary. Acknowledging and facing our own mortality can make for a richer life. Experiencing a brush with death — or a brush with life — can have a profound impact on us. It changes us. And it's important to reflect on the moments when death teaches us about life. Rabbi Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the best-selling author of five books, including “The Beauty of What Remains” and most recently, “For You When I'm Gone.” Rabbi Leder has officiated more than 1,000 funerals over the course of 30+ years, but it wasn't until his father's passing that he understood the truth about death, and the duality between Steven Leder the Rabbi and Steven Leder the son.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Rabbi Steve Leder, Rabbi, Author, Scholar & Media Personality About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Rabbi Steve Leder, is a highly respected rabbi, author, scholar, community leader and media personality.   He's the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, which is the oldest and one of the largest Jewish congregations in Los Angeles, serving over 2,400 families at 3 campuses.   He's written 5 bestselling books: “The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things”, “More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul”, “More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us”, “The Beauty of What Remains”, and “For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story”.  There's also a journal entitled “For You When I am Gone”, which is a step-by-step guide to writing your ethical will.    Our guest is a fellow in the British-American Project, which is an international gathering of over 1,200 leaders and influencers from a broad spectrum of worldviews.  He's received the Louis Rappaport Award for Excellence in Commentary by the American Jewish Press Association.   Our guest is an ambassador for the Jewish community and has been at the leading edge of building mutual understanding and trust between Jews, Christians and Muslims.  In fact, his synagogue hosts the largest annual gathering of Muslims and Jews in Los Angeles every year to honor the end of Ramadan.  And he received the Kovler Award from the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. for his work in fostering meaningful dialogue between the African American and Jewish communities.   He's written essays in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and Time Magazine.  And he's appeared in dozens of TV shows including “The Today Show”, “CBS This Morning”, “Politically Incorrect”, “The Steve Harvey Show”, and many others. He's the subject of the highly acclaimed documentary film “Restoring Your Tomorrow” and get this: his sermon on capital punishment was included in an award-winning episode of “The West Wing”.   Newsweek Magazine TWICE named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Rabbi Steve Leder, go to:https://www.steveleder.com/https://www.facebook.com/RabbiSteveLeder https://www.instagram.com/steve_leder https://twitter.com/Steve_Leder #SteveLeder  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Rabbi Steve Leder. Steve is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He is the author of five books and in our conversation today, we explore his latest: For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story. We explored so much from the wisdom we gain in the wake of loss, to the most important gifts we can give others – both in our lives and in our deaths. Spoiler alert, it's not our money, our record collections, or anything tangible – it's our stories. He's learned so much from his personal losses and from the decades he's spent in his role as a Rabbi about what it is our loved ones will want from us when we're gone. It's such a generative and thought-provoking conversation, I can't wait for you to listen! EPISODE RESOURCES:Pick up a copy of For You When I'm Gone at your favorite local bookstore or online here JUMP STRAIGHT INTO:(24;24) Rabbi Steve Leder explains why our current system of the last words we leave our loved ones are the legal verbiage of a will is so profoundly problematic. That's why he suggests creating an ethical will instead.(46:00) Rabbi Steve Leder shares a beautiful phrase from the Talmud that is a reminder that we need one another. We can't endure pain without community, without the caring support of others. Loss reminds us that we don't need to navigate grief alone. STAY CONNECTED 1) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST on your favorite platform so you don't miss an episode. If you love the show, I'd love to invite you to leave a rating and write a review. 2) INVITE ME TO YOUR INBOX to get behind-the-scenes on the podcast and all the grief support offered by our host, Lisa Keefauver, by signing up for her Not-So-Regular Newsletter at lisakeefauver.com/newsletter. 3) IF YOU'RE FEELING SOCIAL, you can find her on all your favorite social channels too.@lisakeefauvermsw on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Check out her tweets @lisakeefauver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first time I really heard about the suffering of Persian Jews  -- not just in snippets, but in detail - was last week. This past Sunday, I cohosted an event with Sinai Temple to hear Dora Levy Mossanen, a Persian Jewish author, talk about her latest book, which took place in the Jewish Quarter of Teheran in the 1940's.Fifty women gathered in the beautiful home our Persian Jewish hostess – half from Wilshire Boulevard Temple and half from Sinai to learn about the lives and treatment of Jews in Iran not just after the Islamic Revolution, but also before. The indignities, the insults, the pervasive dislike and distaste for Jews, the discrimination, the belief that Jews were not only inferior but unclean was a daily fact of life. And then, after the Islamic revolution, came the arrests, the brutality, the loss of property and civil rights, the terror, the firing squads, the fleeing in the middle of the night with only the clothes on their backs.

In today's Best of Episode, we feature Steve Leder. Steve is a husband, father, and the Senior Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He's also a respected scholar and religious commentator and the author of several bestselling books, including The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us. His latest book, The Beauty of What Remains; How Our Greatest Fears Become Our Greatest Gifts, shows us how our fear of death can help us define what's truly meaningful and bring more gratitude, value, and purpose to our lives.In this episode, you'll hear from Rabbi Leder on:(00:15:10) The joy of hugs. As enthusiastic huggers, we talk about the power of human touch and its ability to connect and console people in a way that words can't. Also, Rabbi Leder explains how hugs help us demonstrate trust, express empathy, and affirm each other's humanity.(00:31:18) Death as a teacher. Despite Rabbi Leder's long experience of dealing with the dying and their grieving relatives, he admits that only the experience of looking at his own father's body made him finally realize that he, too, was going to die. As a mourner rather than a rabbi, he reveals how his experience of bereavement changed his life for the better and helped make him a better husband, father, and human being.(00:38:57) The transmigration of the soul. Rabbi Leder shares his stories of witnessing the sense of peace that comes over the dying as the energy of the soul leaves the body and is transformed into an unknown but continuing force.(00:53:01) The indefinable nature of God. We discuss the meaning of God's ‘ I Will Be Who I Will Be' statement to Moses, and Rabbi Leder points out that the phrase is deliberately vague since the true nature of divinity and cosmic justice is just too powerful and complex for human beings to understand. (01:04:38) Gratitude. Rabbi Leder encourages us to count our blessings and keep going until we reach a hundred! In particular, he reminds us to be grateful for even the smallest of things and celebrate all the abundance and beauty in our lives.

Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.

Today, we sit down with Rabbi Steven Z. Leder, Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, to discuss his journey to becoming a rabbi, and expert on death and living a meaningful life. Rabbi Leder shares his insights on how we can learn to face the reality of death and live fully in the present moment. From his experiences teaching at Hebrew Union College to his appearances on The Today Show and CNN, Rabbi Leder's wisdom and guidance will inspire and challenge you to live your life to the fullest. Tune in to discover how to move from waiting to live to truly living. ************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************* Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness. Learn tools that therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, and researchers use to help people heal and recover from mental health problems. Discover real and practical advice and guidance for how to understand and overcome childhood trauma, abuse, and narc abuse mental trauma. Heal your body and mind, stop limiting beliefs, end self-sabotage, and become the HERO of your own story.  Join our FREE COMMUNITY as a member of the Unbroken Nation: https://www.thinkunbrokenacademy.com/share/AEGok414shubQSzq?utm_source=manual  Download the first three chapters of the Award-Winning Book Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma: https://book.thinkunbroken.com/  Join the Think Unbroken Trauma Transformation Course: https://coaching.thinkunbroken.com/  @Michael Unbroken: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelunbroken  Learn more at https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com  Listen more about Steve Leder at: https://www.steveleder.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had such a great discussion with Rabbi Steve Leder for this episode. So great that I may just have to have him back. We talked mostly about his second-most-recent book, The Beauty of What Remains, which I found fascinating and helpful and comforting, all in one. He describes it as both a memoir and a field guide. We talked about what he's learned working with a thousand grieving families in his thirty years at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, plus what he learned when he lost his own father. Even though Steve is a Rabbi, I found his wisdom applicable to those who practice any religion, or even no religion at all. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Help Texts - Grief support text messaging service. Tips and support delivered all year long, personalized based on your loss. Listeners get $10 off: https://helptexts.com/jennylisk BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Support the show - Buy Me a Coffee -=-=-=-=-

In today's Best of Episode, we feature Steve Leder. Steve is a husband, father, and the Senior Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He's also a respected scholar and religious commentator and the author of several bestselling books, including The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us. His latest book, The Beauty of What Remains; How Our Greatest Fears Become Our Greatest Gifts, shows us how our fear of death can help us define what's truly meaningful and bring more gratitude, value, and purpose to our lives.In this episode, you'll hear from Rabbi Leder on:(00:15:10) The joy of hugs. As enthusiastic huggers, we talk about the power of human touch and its ability to connect and console people in a way that words can't. Also, Rabbi Leder explains how hugs help us demonstrate trust, express empathy, and affirm each other's humanity.(00:31:18) Death as a teacher. Despite Rabbi Leder's long experience of dealing with the dying and their grieving relatives, he admits that only the experience of looking at his own father's body made him finally realize that he, too, was going to die. As a mourner rather than a rabbi, he reveals how his experience of bereavement changed his life for the better and helped make him a better husband, father, and human being.(00:38:57) The transmigration of the soul. Rabbi Leder shares his stories of witnessing the sense of peace that comes over the dying as the energy of the soul leaves the body and is transformed into an unknown but continuing force.(00:53:01) The indefinable nature of God. We discuss the meaning of God's ‘ I Will Be Who I Will Be' statement to Moses, and Rabbi Leder points out that the phrase is deliberately vague since the true nature of divinity and cosmic justice is just too powerful and complex for human beings to understand. (01:04:38) Gratitude. Rabbi Leder encourages us to count our blessings and keep going until we reach a hundred! In particular, he reminds us to be grateful for even the smallest of things and celebrate all the abundance and beauty in our lives.

In this episode, Amanda Pleau, marketing and communications manager at Maine Maritime Museum, describes the career path she took to get where she is today. Amanda also talks about the work Maine Maritime Museum is doing, including an upcoming exhibit to raise awareness about what is happening in the Gulf of Maine right now. Having taught writing, Amanda explains the importance of writing in PR and communications and shares a resource she has found interesting related to Maine history. 3:16 – Amanda describes her position at Maine Maritime Museum.   5:05 – Amanda explains how her first job helped prepare her for her career. 8:15 – Amanda talks about how she had no idea she wanted to be in marketing and communications when she started her career. 14:21 – Amanda gives details about an upcoming exhibit called SeaChange. 17:05 – Amanda shares her story of moving back to Maine. 23:01 – Amanda explains how strong writing skills help with PR and communications and her background in teaching writing. 28:33 – Amanda talks about her favorite parts of working at Maine Maritime Museum. 33:29 – Amanda shares a resource that helped her learn local Maine history.   Quote “This is kind of where the PR and marketing come in. You can't assume that people can read your mind and you have to constantly set the stage, reset, set the tone and explain where you're coming from and why you're doing what you're doing. I was thinking about this post that I did on the Maine Maritime Museum social media that was really successful. It was all of the ways you could get free admission to the museum. None of those were new. None of those had been introduced within the last year, but just reminding people of who we are, what we're doing, why we're doing it.” – Amanda Pleau, marketing and communications manager at Maine Maritime Museum   Links: Maine Maritime Museum: https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/exhibition/seachange/ Down East Magazine: https://downeast.com/ Bull Moose: https://www.bullmoose.com/ University of Southern Maine: https://usm.maine.edu/ Toms of Maine: https://www.tomsofmaine.com/ SeaChange: Darkness and Light in the Gulf of Maine: https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/exhibition/seachange/ Gulf of Maine EcoArts: http://www.gulfofmaineecoarts.org/ Roxane Gay: https://roxanegay.com/ Jo Ann Beard: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/117985.Jo_Ann_Beard Libby App: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby “Mill Town: Reckoning With What Remains” by Kerri Arsenault: https://www.amazon.com/Mill-Town-Reckoning-What-Remains/dp/1250155932 The Mexico Chicken Coop: http://mexicochickencoop.letseat.at/ “Vacationland: True Stories From Painful Beaches” by John Hodgman: https://www.amazon.com/Vacationland-True-Stories-Painful-Beaches/dp/0735224803   Listen to Emma Dimock's episode on The PR Maven® Podcast. Listen to Katie Shorey's episode on The PR Maven® Podcast to learn more about Live + Work in Maine. Listen to Dana Bullen's episode on The PR Maven® Podcast to learn more about Sunday River.   About the guest:     Amanda's first job in high school was working as a clerk at an independent record store. She holds a  Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications from the University of Southern Maine and a  Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from USM's Stonecoast program, where she served as managing editor of the Stonecoast Review. After college, her professional experience includes consumer relations at Tom's of Maine, and in the communications office at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, one of the largest and oldest congregations in the country. For two years, she also taught writing at the Gnomon School for Visual Effects in Hollywood. Currently, Amanda is the marketing and communications manager at Maine Maritime Museum and publishes a biweekly memoir/pop culture e-newsletter, Pleaushares. Amanda's writing has appeared in the Portland Phoenix, Vela Magazine, and the literary journal Two Serious Ladies. She lives in Bath with her husband, their dog and cat.   Looking to connect:           Email: pleau@maritimeme.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-pleau/ Website: https://bit.ly/pleaushares

Antisemitism is infiltrating mainstream politics and pop culture in new and pernicious ways. Fresh off a meeting at the White House about the rise of antisemitism, George Selim from the Anti-Defamation League describes to Andy how the words from a politician, rapper or comedian can help spark the hate crimes his organization tracks. Rabbi Steve Leder from the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles explains why antisemitism is not only normalized but an acceptable “ism” in many communities, and how to combat it in everyday life. Keep up with Andy on Twitter and Post @ASlavitt. Follow Steve Leder on Twitter @Steve_Leder and the ADL @ADL. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Support the show by checking out our sponsors! CVS Health helps people navigate the healthcare system and their personal healthcare by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. At CVS Health, healthier happens together. Learn more at cvshealth.com. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    Check out these resources from today's episode:  Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is an “ethical will” and why is it a critical instrument for your life and legacy? Rabbi Steve Leder of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles is a prominent voice on societal and Jewish communal issues, including meeting death with dignity, finding strength in loss and grief, and being intentional about what we leave […] The post Rethinking — and Living — our Legacies: Rabbi Steve Leder appeared first on Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with Rabbi Steve Leder, author & senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, talking about his books - The Beauty of What Remains & For You When I Am Gone, how to show up for the dying, to trust your authentic self in those moments, & what it means to be lead by our heartfelt human being, instead of by our jobs or the systems we operate within.Connect to Rabbi Steve Leder HERE: https://www.steveleder.com/ And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_leder/ Produced by Nick JainaSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” Produced by Scott Ferreter & eO w/vocals by Jordan Edelheit, Morgan Bolender, Chelsea Coleman, & Ned BuskirkTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU. Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

This weeks guest is Rabbi Steve Leder. Steve is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple and author of five books! His most recent book, For You When I Am Gone, was my summer read on holiday this year. I could NOT put it down, and you're about to find out why in this episode.Steve's latest book tackles one of the most requested topics from the last book: writing an ethical will, or a meaningful letter about your life. (Are you now thinking what on earth is an ethical will? Keep put!) He shares 12 questions in this book and prompts to help readers explore their values, beliefs, hopes, and dreams, and includes examples of ethical wills from a broad range of voices and faiths – old and young, with and without children, famous and unknown – as well as his own. It is Filled with ancient wisdom and wit., For You When I Am Gone is a moving, hopeful, and inspiring book that will encourage us to think about the legacy we leave behind.Whether you follow a faith or religion or not, I think this episode can appeal to all. Writing or thinking about an ethical will is not subjective to following faith. It's drilled into us that we should have our ducks in a row for when we die….who gets the house? Who gets this piece of jewellery? How much money goes to this person?...but at the end of the day, these things are all just…things. What do we really want to leave behind for those we love?...and also, what do you think your person might have written in their ethical will if they had the chance to write one?!I've got you thinking now haven't i? Get your pen and paper at the ready…You can find and connect with Steve on instagram by searching steve_leder. Visit his website at www.steveleder.com where you can buy and read his latest book For you when I am gone. It will massively help and guide you if you're thinking about writing your ethical will! Even if your'e not, it is such a life changing read, honestly!Happy listening…and writing!Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefgangpodcast/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegriefgang?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGriefGangYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCpe5pGmjvqPFteN4L7T_ZATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefgangWebsite: https://www.thegriefgang.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-grief-gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Editor's note: The audio in the last 3 or so minutes of the interview was a bit choppy due to an inconsistent internet connection. We encourage you to pay close attention as important information regarding how to connect with Rabbi Steve is shared! On this podcast I have the privilege to have deep conversations with people who each in their own way elevate the human experience. One particular topic I often come across is the profound desire we humans have to lead a meaningful life. My guest today is Rabbi Steve Leder and much of his life's work centers around this issue. Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He has been a rabbi for 35 years during which he has written more than 1000 eulogies and he says that death is not only the great teacher, it is the only teacher. The question of how to live a more meaningful life has been a central focus of Rabbi Leder's critically acclaimed books. Amongst them the bestsellers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751CB4T8/ (More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D8J4D8Z/ (The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FNZMPFJ/ (For You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story) Rabbi Leder is a graduate of Northwestern University, studied at Trinity College Oxford and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. He is the winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue and his compassion and wisdom are a source of healing in our times. Newsweek Magazine twice named Steve Leder one of the ten most influential rabbis in America and he is a leading voice in reconnecting us with the humanity inside ourselves and within others. In this episode with Rabbi Leder, you'll discover: -If you need to go through hell, don't come out of it empty-handed...04:05 -"We are not completely whole until we're completely broken"...06:30 -The objectification of "the other" leads to evil...11:35 -Balancing "spectators guilt" in light of profound evil in the world...18:25 -Why people are fleeing organized religion in droves...26:12 -"Don't just do something, stand there"...35:09 -The thing people most regret on their deathbed...40:40 -The 12 questions to ask to reevaluate our life...44:55 -Rabbi Leder's best personal practice...49:02 Resources mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D8J4D8Z/ (The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FNZMPFJ/ (For You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751CB4T8/ (More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us) Guest's social handles: https://www.instagram.com/steve_leder (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/RabbiSteveLeder (Facebook) https://twitter.com/Steve_Leder (Twitter)

“You write your eulogy with the pen of your life.” Rabbi Steve Leder, is a best-selling author and Senior Rabbi at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles who has been named one of the most influential Rabbis in America. His most recent book, “For You When I am Gone” teaches us how to write an ethical will (outlining 12 questions to ask), a letter to loved ones that helps them understand what we have learned about how to live a meaningful life. He shares: The number one regret he sees most people have not heir death bed. The biggest lessons he's learned from death that can help us lead a better life.  What tombstones can teach us  What we misunderstand about grief Why we should all have an “ethical will.”  Why we must consider death in order to figure out what we want out of life.  Why we need to work to make sure our inner life matches our outer life.  The right questions to ask yourself to find if you're living out your values. Why we are have the wrong idea of what it means to sacrifice. 

FOR YOU WHEN I AM GONE: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story by Rabbi Steve Leder, focuses on the legacy we want to leave for our loved ones—besides stuff. Steve Leder is bestselling author of several books including, THE BEAUTY OF WHAT REMAINS, and he is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.

Approaching and facing some essential life questions and leaving them in a written “ethical will” will benefit our loved ones after we have passed and might be more important than any material things we pass on at our death. It will also be helpful in shedding light on our own deepest beliefs and dreams. Steve Leder is senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of many books including The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things (Behrman House 1999), More Money Than God: Living A Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul (Volt Press 2003), More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us (Hay House 2017), The Beauty of What Remains (Avery 2021) and For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story Interview Date: 6/20/2022 Tags: Steve Leder, ethical will, living legacy, estate planning, grief, abracadabra, regret, Schopenhauer, Max Planck, compassion, Seventh generation, good and evil, Writing, Personal Transformation, Philosophy

In this episode, our guest Rabbi Steve Leder shares his perspective on dying and how the death of his father forever changed him. Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of five books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, the bestsellers More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and The Beauty of What Remains, and the upcoming For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story.  After spending many years at the bedside of those who were dying, Steve experienced the death of his father following a ten-year struggle with Alzheimer's. That journey and the grief that followed forever changed what he thought about dying and death.  His book, The Beauty of What Remains, describes the humanity and insight he gained.   You can connect with Rabbi Steve Leder by clicking here. Experience Steve's story through his book The Beauty of What Remains by clicking here.  Find out the 12 questions to tell your life story and live a life full of meaning and purpose in Steve's book For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story by clicking here.   Connect with Rabbi Leder on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The hosts of The Heart of Hospice podcast would be honored to speak at your event or conference.  Send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com or to jerry@theheartofhospice.com.  We'd love to partner with you! Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice here: https://theheartofhospice.libsyn.com/ Connect with podcast host Jerry Fenter at jerry@theheartofhospice.com. Connect with podcast host Helen Bauer at helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more information about hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and self-care for both personal and professional caregivers here.      

Questions For When You Are Gone with Rabbi Steve Leder     “If you are afraid of dying it's not your day. Anxiety is for the living. So if you are worried and anxious about dying, you're not dying, which means you have time to let death teach you about living and loving your life.” – Rabbi Steve Leder   “Most people die exactly the way they live.” – Rabbi Steve Leder   “The meaning of life is that it stops.” German author Franz Kafka (1883-1924)       Episode Summary:   What can death teach you about how to live your life?   Today we talk with Rabbi Steve Leder, currently serving as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 2,700 families.     He has been a regular contributor and guest on the Today Show, writes regularly for TIME, Foxnews.com, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, contributed a chapter to “Charles Barkley's book Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?', and has published essays in Town and Country, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.  Newsweek Magazine twice named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America.   Most important to Steve is being Betsy's husband and Aaron and Hannah's dad.  He is also a Jew who likes to fish.  Go figure.   After undergraduate study at Northwestern University and Trinity College, Oxford University, Rabbi Leder received a Master's Degree in Hebrew Letters in 1986 and Rabbinical Ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College.    His book “More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us”, published in 2017, reached #4 on Amazon's overall best sellers list in its first week.  It remains a best seller in several categories and has been translated into Korean and Chinese.    His book “The Beauty of What Remains; How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift” was published by Penguin Random House in January, 2021.  Publisher's weekly called it “…elegant and compassionate” and it quickly became a national best seller.    Rabbi Leder's newest book “For You When I Am Gone; Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story”, also published by Penguin Random House, launches on June 7, 2022       Rabbi Leder has served literally thousands of people and their families around their deaths. Listen in to hear how death can be your most profound teacher.     Topics We Discuss:   [4:19] Steve Leder's contrasting experiences of death through two lenses: first as Rabbi Steve Leder, and secondly as a son whose father died.   [7:30] The dichotomies or dualities that permeate life.   [12:05]  The tremendous internal conflict working around a woman with ALS at the end days of her life who was ready to die.   [20:57] Rabbi Leder observes the actively dying are not afraid, in a place of acceptance, and at peace.   [27:27] How answering Rabbi's 12 questions in his book “For You When I Am Gone; Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story” will help you align with your truth. Instead of leaving your loved ones a dry document in legalese.   [34:31] Why Rabbi Leder says, “Most people die exactly the way they live”.   [41:50] Learning via the negative. Death as a teacher.   [46:32] The pursuit of happiness. Sacrifice as a means of drawing closer to god, and drawing loved ones closer. Finding moments that connect us to the divine. In giving we receive.   [5405] What Rabbi Leder believes what happens when we die.     FOLLOW RABBI STEVE LEDER:   Rabbi Leder's books are available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.   Find him on Instagram.   Or at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.     SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:   If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins   As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!   Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:   Instagram YouTube Website Facebook  

On today's show, I am talking to Rabbi Steve Leder about his book, The Beauty of What Remains, a beautiful book that I thoroughly enjoyed.  As the senior rabbi of one of the largest synagogues in the world, Rabbi Steve has learned the many ways that death teaches us how to live. Even after having sat bedside at thousands of deathbeds, Steve, the rabbi, was not fully prepared for the loss of his father from Alzheimer's disease. I believe you will find this episode moving and inspirational, and hopefully, you'll take away a new way to look at your caregiving journey. Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He is the author of five books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, the bestsellers More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and The Beauty of What Remains, and the upcoming For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story. Newsweek Magazine named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America twice! Find out more about Rabbi Steve There are three things necessary for a podcast to be successful. One, great listeners like yourself. Two, sponsors who help cover the expenses of producing the podcast. Three great listeners who help support the podcast by taking advantage of the sponsors' special offers. With that said, here are our sponsors; Pharma-C Company (previously Pharma-C Wipes) Pharma-C-Wipes, helping you care for yourself and those you love. ​Life is a journey, and at Pharma-C-Wipes, we provide products that support you at each twist and turn.  PicnicHealthhttp://picnichealth.com/memories:  http://picnichealth.com/memories Your medical records are now in your hands. PicnicHealth collects, digitizes, and encrypts all your medical records—then arranges everything in one intuitive timeline. No need to worry about a doctor's note or the lab results. It's all there for easy reference, right when you need it. Relevate from NeuroReserve Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan http://www.neuroreserve.com/discount/FM15?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DFM15 With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook

Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of five books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing your Soul, the bestsellers More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and The Beauty of What Remains, and his latest For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story.In this episode we discuss:12 essential questions to ask self for your life storyWhat is an ethical will and why it's imperative we all have one for our loved ones at any ageWhy we need to know if we are living our truth or are we just professing toWhy these 12 questions are vital to open up a person's life story and help you get to the truth of your lifeWhy most people regret what they don't do verse what they do doWhy it's never too soon to examine your life and align it with your truthWhy life would have no meaning if there was no deathWhy excepting dualities as dualities is healing and can lessen anxietyWhy the power of truth and vulnerability is an unburdening of selfConnect with Steve:Instagram: @steve_lederWebsite: www.steveleder.comBuy his book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FNZMPFJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2Connect with Ashley:Instagram: @intothedawnpodcastPersonal: @ashleydrivardWebsite: www.ashleyrivard.com

Dr. Dan interviews Rabbi Steve Leder about life, grief, love, suffering, and legacy. Newsweek Magazine twice named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America but most important to Steve is being a husband and a dad.Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, one of the largest synagogues in the world. He is the author of five books including the new For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story.In today's interview (and in his new book), Rabbi Steve suggests that too often we focus on the material things in life when what we really should consider is the legacy we leave – our values, beliefs, hopes and dreams. Tombstones rarely say "she had a beautiful set of pearls" and instead say "Loving Mother" or similar sentiments. Dr. Dan and Rabbi Leder agree we should be talking to our loved ones about what we want to be, who we were, what we want for our children/loved ones/friends and family in their lives, and what legacy we want to leave.For more information and inspiration please visit Rabbi Leder's website www.steveleder.com.Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode).Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter).Listen, follow, and leave us a review on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Wondery, or wherever you like to listen!Don't forget, you can hear every episode one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in the @WonderyMedia App.For more information:www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.comFor podcast merch:www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shopSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Leder is a husband, father, bestselling author and, as the senior rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, one the most influential religious leaders in America. During his 35 years at Southern California's oldest synagogue he has proven to be something of an expert in the human experience, and overseen not just regular services at the temple, but also countless weddings - including that of his friend and Academy Award winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin - and his fair share of funerals, of which he has performed more than a thousand in his career. Not bad for the son of a junkman from Minnesota. On this episode of Paternal, Leder reflects on what he's learned about fathers and sons over the years and why men struggle when they face adversity alone, as well as the life and legacy of his own dad and how he's tried to become a better father himself. He also discusses his 2022 book For You When I Am Gone, which includes a dozen essential questions Leder asked 40 people to better understand how they define love, what makes them happy, and what decisions they regret most in their lives. Learn more about Paternal and sign up for our newsletter at www.paternalpodcast.com. You can also email host Nick Firchau at nick@paternalpodcast.com with any comments or suggestions for men he should profile on the show. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening, then keep an eye on your feed for new episodes.

Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.

As senior rabbi of the historic Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Koreatown, Steve Leder has had a front row seat to hundreds of deaths, offering comfort to those who are dying and to families who have lost loved ones. He's come to realize the importance of writing down your answers to questions about life while you're still living so that your values and lessons can live on after you're gone. Leder opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about his new book, “For You When I Am Gone,” which offers a guide through the process of writing an ethical will. In guiding us through the process, Leder himself answers the questions he's asking, sharing personal stories and experiences.

“There are 12 questions that enable every person who's willing to, to answer them, to reevaluate their life and their legacy. Because what I have found, um, with my father's death is I miss not a single material thing about my father. I mean, I have his hat on the shelf behind me and I have a couple of his old tools, but that's it, what I really cherish the inheritance, I really cherish are the values, the laughter, the music, the food, my love of nature. That's his legacy, his powerful bullshit meter, his powerful, moral compass, his love of peoplehood. And that's what we wanna be sure we bequeath to our loved ones when we're gone. But it's more than just a bequest because when you ask yourself questions, like what is love? What makes me happy? What has been my greatest failure? What do I regret? What do I want my epitaph to be? What would I say at my own funeral as a final blessing to my loved ones? These are the kinds of questions that enable us to ask whether or not we are living the life we say, we believe in and the life we say matters,” so says Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and best-selling author of five books. In our conversation today, we talk about death and the creation of ethical wills, the subject of Rabbi Leder's most recent book, For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story. The book, born of his experience helping thousands of people navigate loss, is a guide to writing a meaningful letter about your life - a so-called ethical will. Things are not our legacy, the rabbi tells us; and our estate plan will not nourish our loved ones, but our words and our stories have the power to provide something lasting and meaningful for generations to come. Rabbi Leder pushes us to examine our lives - our joys, our regrets, our successes and our failures - and to present those stories, brokenness and all, to those we love. Doing so, he says, will not only hold our loved ones when we are gone, but can serve to redirect us now as it forces us to examine the alignment between our professed values and the way in which we are actually living. His major takeaway? Don't wait. Our bodies may disintegrate, but our lives are defined by our stories and we have the ability to create, and leave behind, worlds of meaning with our words.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Death, the most natural thing in the world… More than corporeal beings… Creating an ethical will… Through brokenness, wholeness… MORE FROM STEVE LEDER: For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story Additional Books by Rabbi Leder  Follow Steve on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of five books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, and the bestsellers More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and The Beauty of What Remains. Synopsis: Writing an ethical will, a document that includes stories and reflections about your past, is an ancient tradition. It can include joy and regrets, and ultimately becomes both a way to remember a loved one who is gone and a primer on how to live a better, happier life. Beloved Rabbi Steve Leder has helped thousands of people to write their own ethical wills, and in this intimate book helps us write our own. Because our culture privileges the material over the spiritual, we sometimes forget that our words carry greater value than any physical thing we can bequeath to our loved ones. Rabbi Leder provides all the right questions and prompts, including: What was your most painful regret and how can your loved ones avoid repeating it? When was a time you led with your heart instead of your head? What did you learn from your biggest failure? Including examples of ethical wills from a broad range of voices—old and young, with and without children, famous and unknown—For You When I Am Gone inspires readers to examine their own lives and turn them into something beautiful and meaningful for generations to come. Book link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695821/for-you-when-i-am-gone-by-steve-leder/ Steve's Instagram: https://instagram.com/steve_leder Steve's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiSteveLeder Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Steve Leder, Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in LA, and  author of For You When I am Gone joins the show to talk about his views on life and religion. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus happyphoton

With everything going on in the world recently, we've likely all thought to ourselves at some point, "Is humanity lost?" You are not alone if the news makes you feel like everything is hopeless, and it's fair to wonder if collective and individual hope in empathy, compassion, and humanity will ever be restored. As we move forward past the darkest days of the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are still searching for hope, inspiration, and answers to some big questions like: How do you regain access to empathy? Or what truly matters in life in the end? And I can't think of a better person to explore these questions with than my guest today, Rabbi Steve Leder. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and was ordained at Hebrew Union College, and he currently serves as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He's also a writer and the author of several critically acclaimed books, including his best-seller, More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and his latest book, For You When I'm Gone: 12 Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story. His compassionate voice and words of wisdom have earned Rabbi Leder recognition as one of Newsweek Magazine's ten most influential rabbis in America — twice. In this revealing conversation, we explore his views on humanity, death, religion, and what makes a good life well-lived.Rabbi Leder shares his interesting thoughts on why people leave the church, what he believes to be the true single source of evil, and how we can all get back to living in alignment with our values and also how to create a powerful curation of beliefs and stories to share with others he calls your ethical will. There are so many good nuggets to take away from this conversation, so I hope you're in a position to jot down Rabbi Leder's words of wisdom today.You can find Rabbi Steve at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Bishop Michael Curry about the role of love in faith and life.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.Ritual: Committed to creating the purest, most effective formulations for everyday health, and sharing every ingredient, source & scientist behind our products. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? My listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/GLP. Ritual even offers a money-back guarantee if you're not 100% in love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Bastian talks with Steve Leder, the senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles about tragedy, grief, and the loss of a child in the aftermath of the massacre in Uvalde, Texas. Rabbi Leder also discusses his new book “For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story,” the legacy we leave behind when we die, and the writing of an “ethical will.” Delve deeper into life, philosophy, and what makes us human by joining the Life Examined discussion group on Facebook.

This past week we celebrated Lag Ba'Omer (5782) - marking two years of On This Day in Jewish History / Two Tall Jews Show While it sounds cliché, it is hard to comprehend the 2 year anniversary of OTDJH. When everything we do involves outlining history's process, it can be odd to alter our thinking to focus on ours. This whole process has been an exercise in turning one's passion into an obligation. So much of this journey has been about appreciating that process. Thank you for being here with us every step of the way. We are excited about what's next and excited to say we are only just getting started. On today's show we are pleased to ALSO have Rabbi Steve Leder of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. A graduate of Northwestern, Rabbi Leder received a Masters in Hebrew Letters in 1986 and his Rabbinical Ordination from Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati the following year. In 1987 he joined the Wilshire Boulevard Temple and has served as the congregation's senior rabbi since 2003. He is the author of four books and most recently, “The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift” which was published in January. His writings have appeared in the LA Times, The New York Times, and the Jewish Journal. In addition to his rabbinical duties, he has taught Homiletics at Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles and is a regular contributor to television news programs. You can find Rabbi Leder on Instagram here and Twitter here Check out our other projects and support us here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twotalljewshow/support

Today's guest on the Mitlin Money Mindset™ is Rabbi Steve Leder, the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. As the Senior Rabbi, Steve Leder serves over 2,700 families that comprise this prestigious synagogue. In addition to his many duties at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Rabbi Leder is a regular guest on The Today Show, Time, The Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.  Rabbi Leder has written three successful books, “The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things,” “More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul,” and “More Beautiful than Before: How Suffering Transforms.” We also have to recognize Steve Leder for being named by Newsweek Magazine not once—but twice—as one of the 10 Most Influential Rabbis in America. Listen in for some great takeaways about living a richer, deeper life, and how suffering can be transformative when approached with the right mindset.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Rabbi Steve Leder shares his unique upbringing [3:08] Becoming the Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple [9:04]  The mindset necessary to lead a congregation of such magnitude [12:21] How Rabbi Leder reacted when Newsweek named him an influential leader [15:44]  The backstory of Rabbi Leder's book, “The Beauty of What Remains” [16:53]  How to ask for forgiveness for the mistakes that you've made [20:58]  Why it's time to destigmatize and prioritize mental health [25:47]  Why suffering is a transformative experience [35:33] What Rabbi Leder did today that put him in the right mindset for success [44:16]   Connect with Rabbi Steve Leder The website On Instagram On Twitter On Facebook On YouTube Bio Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of such critically acclaimed books as “The Beauty of What Remains,” “The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things,” and “More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul.” He is a graduate of Northwestern University; studied at Trinity College Oxford; and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. The winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue, Leder has been a guest on CBS, ABC, NPR, PBS, and FOX and featured in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times among other places. He lives with his family in Los Angeles. Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Even in the midst of a pandemic (hopefully at the tail end), there's still a way to have happiness, relaxation, and, perhaps most importantly, gratitude? Will the spirituality and lifestyle pace people adopted over Covid continue as the world moves on? Adam Schroeder and Naresh Vissa talk with Rabbi Steve Leder about these topics and more. Steve is the Senior Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He was twice-named in Newsweek Magazine's list of the ten most influential rabbis in America and is the New York Times' bestselling author of More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us and The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift. Website: www.SteveLeder.com www.Patreon.com/WorkFromHomeShow www.WorkFromHomeShow.com Featured Photo by Noah Holm on Unsplash

Steve Leder is a husband, father, and the Senior Rabbi of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He's also a respected scholar and religious commentator and the author of several bestselling books, including The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us. His latest book, The Beauty of What Remains; How Our Greatest Fears Become Our Greatest Gifts, shows us how our fear of death can help us define what's truly meaningful and bring more gratitude, value, and purpose to our lives.In this episode, you'll hear from Rabbi Leder on:(00:15:10) The joy of hugs. As enthusiastic huggers, we talk about the power of human touch and its ability to connect and console people in a way that words can't. Also, Rabbi Leder explains how hugs help us demonstrate trust, express empathy, and affirm each other's humanity.(00:31:18) Death as a teacher. Despite Rabbi Leder's long experience of dealing with the dying and their grieving relatives, he admits that only the experience of looking at his own father's body made him finally realize that he, too, was going to die. As a mourner rather than a rabbi, he reveals how his experience of bereavement changed his life for the better and helped make him a better husband, father, and human being.(00:38:57) The transmigration of the soul. Rabbi Leder shares his stories of witnessing the sense of peace that comes over the dying as the energy of the soul leaves the body and is transformed into an unknown but continuing force.(00:53:01) The indefinable nature of God. We discuss the meaning of God's ‘ I Will Be Who I Will Be' statement to Moses, and Rabbi Leder points out that the phrase is deliberately vague since the true nature of divinity and cosmic justice is just too powerful and complex for human beings to understand. (01:04:38) Gratitude. Rabbi Leder encourages us to count our blessings and keep going until we reach a hundred! In particular, he reminds us to be grateful for even the smallest of things and celebrate all the abundance and beauty in our lives.

We interview Steve Leder about his best selling book, The Beauty of What Remains As Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, Steve has counseled grieving families for over 30 years, yet the death of his father gave him a new perspective on grief. We talk about grief during the pandemic, his own grief experiences as a rabbi and what was different as a grieving son. You will appreciated Steve's transparency in telling his own grief story and willingness to talk about the challenges we all face. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organization's opinions. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithandgrief/support

Rabbi Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles (one of the largest synagogues in the world!!) and the author of multiple books including his most recent release, The Beauty of What Remains. In this conversion, Rabbi Steve and Ben talk about Judaism as a set of behaviors, the real enemy of religion and faith, how death makes life meaningful, and the non-linear nature of grief- something Rabbi Leder came to know after his father lost a 10-year battle to Alzheimer's. They discuss the role of religion and how important it is that now, more than ever, we nurture our spirituality and lean on the teachings that supported those who came before us. Connect with Steve: -Instagram -Twitter -Website -Purchase his new book, The Beauty of What Remains Connect with Ben: -Instagram -Twitter -Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight -Generous Coffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Rabbi Steve Leder. Rabbi Steve has had a remarkable career impacting the lives of many and he's not done. In addition to being the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, he's also known as being a modern, wise man who, as you'll hear in this episode is warm, kind, funny, deep and nonjudgmental. All of this from a man who at age 14 was arrested for stealing Bob Dylan albums at Target. Luckily for all of us who have been blessed to be impacted by Rabbi Steve's teachings, he found his way when his parents sent him to a Jewish summer camp to help him right his course. Rabbi Steve is also the author of critically acclaimed books such as “The Beauty of What Remains”, “The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things” and “More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul.” He is a graduate of Northwestern University; studied at Trinity College Oxford; and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. The winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue, Leder has been a guest on CBS, ABC, NPR, PBS and FOX, and has been featured in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, among other places. He lives with his family in Los Angeles. Learn more about Money Tale$ > Subscribe to the podcast Recent episodes See all episodes > Form CRS Form ADV Terms of Use Privacy Rights and Policies

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Rabbi Steve Leder. Rabbi Steve has had a remarkable career impacting the lives of many and he's not done. In addition to being the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, he's also known as being a modern, wise man who, as you'll hear in this episode is warm, kind, funny, deep and nonjudgmental. All of this from a man who at age 14 was arrested for stealing Bob Dylan albums at Target. Luckily for all of us who have been blessed to be impacted by Rabbi Steve's teachings, he found his way when his parents sent him to a Jewish summer camp to help him right his course. Rabbi Steve is also the author of critically acclaimed books such as “The Beauty of What Remains”, “The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things” and “More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul.” He is a graduate of Northwestern University; studied at Trinity College Oxford; and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. The winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue, Leder has been a guest on CBS, ABC, NPR, PBS and FOX, and has been featured in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, among other places. He lives with his family in Los Angeles. See all episodes >

Rabbi Shapiro is a rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He joins Erin and Sara (and Simon) to discuss the process of converting to Judaism and the course he leads. They get into the misconceptions about converting, why it's okay to ask questions and not have all the answers, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producer: Montana McBirneyAudio Engineer: Josh Windisch This episode is sponsored by: Blueland (www.blueland.com/foster)Each & Every (www.EachandEvery.com/FOSTER PROMO CODE: Foster)Azuna Fresh (www.azunafresh.com PROMO CODE: Foster)Noom (www.noom.com/foster)Boll & Branch (www.bollandbranch.com PROMO CODE: Foster15)ThirdLove (www.thirdlove.com/foster)Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/Foster) 

As senior rabbi of the historic Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Koreatown, Rabbi Steve Leder has had a front row seat to hundreds of deaths, offering comfort to those who are dying and to families who have lost loved ones. Even with all the intimate involvement Leder has had with death, nothing prepared him for the loss of his own father — an experience that taught Leder to look inward and reconcile with the painful loss. Leder opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about his latest book, “The Beauty of What Remains,” whose powerful stories reveal what he's learned both as a rabbi and a son, while also offering powerful, unique insights on dealing with loss and healing. Leder explains to Fernandez that death taught him about life and the importance of expressing love while you still have time because we don't get a repeat.

timeto.takenewground.com Summary: How to utilize your unique gifts in leadership Being more productive by subtraction High performers aren't always good leaders or teachers Knowing what you are good at and leaning into that Being relatable and authentic in all the roles you must play Death and grief in leadership Show Notes: STEVE LEDER is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of such critically acclaimed books as The Beauty of What Remains, The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul. He is a graduate of Northwestern University; studied at Trinity College Oxford; and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. The winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue, Leder has been a guest on CBS, ABC, NPR, PBS, and FOX and featured in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times among other places. He lives with his family in Los Angeles. Resources: Ready to create real results in your business? Head over to timeto.takenewground.com ------------------------- Rabbi Steve Leder's website: www.steveleder.com Instagram: @steve_leder -------------------------- Adrian on Instagram: @adrian.k Dan on LinkedIn: Dan Tocchini Chad on Instagram: @chad.l.brown

Rabbi Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple and the author of "The Beauty of What Remains." He joins Erin and Sara for a conversation about work/life balance, how death teaches us to live more meaningful lives, parenting, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producer: Montana McBirneyAudio Engineer: Josh WindischThis episode is sponsored by: Babbel (www.babbel.com PROMO CODE: Foster)Butcher Box (www.butcherbox.com/foster)Framebridge (www.framebridge.com PROMO CODE: Foster)Jenni Kayne (www.jennikayne.com PROMO CODE: Foster)Ritual (www.ritual.com/foster)Summersalt (www.summersalt.com)

Rabbi Steve Leder, author and Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, breaks down the beneficial and harmful aspects of religious structure on mental health and sense of community. He details his childhood in the midwest where he worked at the family junkyard under strict, religious parents, and how stealing Bob Dylan albums led him to the hippie rabbis who changed the course of his life. Mayim and Rabbi Leder reexamine the true meaning of sacrifice, the evolution of Judaism, and how religious extremism and radical secularism can negatively impact mental health. Mayim opens up about the role religion has played in her own life and sense of identity, and how Judaism's structure of processing grief helped her to effectively mourn her father's death. After analyzing the ways in which society can rebuild trust in its institutions, Mayim and Rabbi Leder discuss how impactful changes in our micro communities can lead to macro effects and the importance of learning from those with differing beliefs. Mayim explains how a disconnected marriage can affect mental health during an installment of Ask Mayim Anything.Rabbi Steve Leder's books: http://steveleder.com/books/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation about how to better understand the second half of life as we face, our own aging, the advanced aging of our parents towards the ends of their lives, and taking the lessons from your book and from your life to make our lives more meaningful in the second half of life with Steve Leder. Steve is a prolific author, husband, father of two, currently serves as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 2,700 congregates. He is discussing how he was able to take his own experience with loss and help others suffering from grief, explaining different types of loss, living a more fulfilling life, and being authentically yourself until the end.  We are going to dig deep into the details of Steve Leder's journey into his second half of life. He discusses with us how his own experience with loss and grief has led him to discover how to truly live. We talk about the realities he had to come to grips with when losing a loved one, how to cope with grief and loss, and a deeper understanding of how to be authentically you. Some highlights:  Grief is a non-linear process Steve's relationship with his father and dealing with the grief from his father passing after suffering from Alzheimers for 10 years The importance of an ethical will Helping people is in Steve's DNA Ways to honor your child's blueprint Golden Nuggets: We are more whole when broken People face death exactly the way they face life Grief is non-linear it comes in waves Without death, life is meaningless The pandemic has made saying “I love you” much more effortless Death has a way of helping us see what really matters Avoid using work as a way to suppress anxiety Just show up and be authentic & Don't wait to enjoy your life Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some options to chat further! To learn more about the golden nuggets we dug up in this episode, click on show notes. To make sure you don't miss future episodes of the podcast, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe. Follow me and DM me on Instagram or Facebook. Email me directly at sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com. This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical or psychological questions.

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation about how to better understand the second half of life as we face, our own aging, the advanced aging of our parents towards the ends of their lives, and taking the lessons from your book and from your life to make our lives more meaningful in the second half of life with Steve Leder. Steve is a prolific author, husband, father of two, currently serves as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 2,700 congregates. He is discussing how he was able to take his own experience with loss and help others suffering from grief, explaining different types of loss, living a more fulfilling life, and being authentically yourself until the end.  We are going to dig deep into the details of Steve Leder's journey into his second half of life. He discusses with us how his own experience with loss and grief has led him to discover how to truly live. We talk about the realities he had to come to grips with when losing a loved one, how to cope with grief and loss, and a deeper understanding of how to be authentically you. Some highlights:  Grief is a non-linear process Steve's relationship with his father and dealing with the grief from his father passing after suffering from Alzheimers for 10 years The importance of an ethical will Helping people is in Steve's DNA Ways to honor your child's blueprint Golden Nuggets: We are more whole when broken People face death exactly the way they face life Grief is non-linear it comes in waves Without death, life is meaningless The pandemic has made saying “I love you” much more effortless Death has a way of helping us see what really matters Avoid using work as a way to suppress anxiety Just show up and be authentic & Don't wait to enjoy your life Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some options to chat further! To learn more about the golden nuggets we dug up in this episode, click on show notes. To make sure you don't miss future episodes of the podcast, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe. Follow me and DM me on Instagram or Facebook. Email me directly at sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com. This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical or psychological questions.

Steve Leder serves as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with three campuses and 2,700 families.In addition to his many duties at the Temple, Rabbi Leder is a regular contributor and guest on The Today Show, writes regularly for TIME, Foxnews.com, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, contributed a chapter to Charles Barkley’s book Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man?, and has published essays in Town and Country, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and the Los Angeles Jewish Journal where his Torah commentaries were read weekly by over 50,000 people. He has just released his 4th book, The Beauty of What Remains; How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift was published by Penguin Random House in January 2021. Newsweek Magazine twice named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America but most important to Steve is being Betsy’s husband and Aaron and Hannah’s dad. He is also a Jew who likes to fish. Go figure.In this episode we discuss:How his new book dives into the art of living learned through deathWhy anxiety is for the living and peace is for the dyingHow his father’s death changed his perspective on all thingsHow this intense work has affected himWhat grief looks likeWhy tough conversations are imperative to healingHow he has dealt with suicide in the Jewish communityThe struggle between Steve the son, Steve the Rabbi, and Steve the humanWhat people should know who are grieving or going through a lossConnect with Rabbi Steve:Instagram @rabbistevelederConnect with Ashley:Website: www.ashleyrivard.comInstagram: @ashleydrivard

Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God, and the bestseller More Beautiful Than Before. Steve shares about his new book, The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift. Learn more about Steve and his book http://steveleder.com/ ().

Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of the recently published book: The Beauty of What Remains. JOIN BOB WEEKLYWe've launched a new subscription-based offering with exclusive content from the one and only Bob Goff.In vintage Bob fashion, you can join him on his adventure of living a life of whimsy, love, and action. Each week you'll receive a video message from Bob, plus guided reflection exercises and activities for personal growth and structured conversations with friends.Now more than ever we need to look to voices we can trust. If Bob's message has inspired you in the past, you're not going to want to miss out on Bob Weekly. So sign up today and let Bob guide you as you go through this unpredictable thing called your life.Learn More bobgoff.com/weekly On the episode:Producer : Tatave Abeshyan Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of the recently published book: The Beauty of What Remains. JOIN BOB WEEKLYWe've launched a new subscription-based offering with exclusive content from the one and only Bob Goff.In vintage Bob fashion, you can join him on his adventure of living a life of whimsy, love, and action. Each week you'll receive a video message from Bob, plus guided reflection exercises and activities for personal growth and structured conversations with friends.Now more than ever we need to look to voices we can trust. If Bob's message has inspired you in the past, you're not going to want to miss out on Bob Weekly. So sign up today and let Bob guide you as you go through this unpredictable thing called your life.Learn More bobgoff.com/weekly On the episode:Producer : Tatave Abeshyan Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

How can one truly understand the depths of loss? Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and although he has presided over thousands of funerals, it was the death of his own father that initiated a deeper understanding of grief and loss. Today he shares his journey and discusses how the “moments” are what matter most. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of the new book: The Beauty of What Remains. Info: http://steveleder.com/

Today on The Mountain Life: Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and author of many books, including his newest, The Beauty of What Remains, in which he takes readers on the journey of loss and grief that is common to us all. Leder teaches people how to shoulder grief and loss in a way that will help us emerge with wellbeing and even joy on the other side.

In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Jodi Berman, Associate Executive Director at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a large Reform synagogue in Los Angeles, where she has served for 6 and a half years. Jodi Berman is a consultant, professional trainer, and development coach and has presented and delivered keynote addresses at multiple leadership conferences. She is a certified trainer of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and other leadership growth tools and has conducted leadership training and Board development for multiple groups around the United States including private companies, Federations, synagogues, non profit agencies, schools and camps, and partners with many of these organizations with regard to their leadership and development needs.

Steve Leder, scholar, author, and the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, sits down with Bob for an open conversation on our perception and fear of death. Bringing up important points from Rabbi Leder’s book “Beauty of What Remains”, they have an insightful discussion on how to embrace and process death, grow from pain, and find beauty in the mundane parts of life. Leave a message for Bob! (562) 600-0343 Go to Purple.com/bob10, promo code bob10, for 10% off any order of $200 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen as Rabbi Steve Leder shares the wisdom learned through caring for the spiritual needs of his temple members at the end of life. My guest Rabbi Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of several books including the recently released The Beauty of What Remains:… Continue reading Ep. 282 The Beauty of What Remains with Rabbi Steve Leder

In THE BEAUTY OF WHAT REMAINS: How Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift, Rabbi Steve Leder shares personal and heart-warming stories about death and life, as a guide to reflect on our own love and loss. Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and author of several books. For more, visit steveleder.com

In THE BEAUTY OF WHAT REMAINS: How Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift, Rabbi Steve Leder shares personal and heart-warming stories about death and life, as a guide to reflect on our own love and loss. Steve Leder is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and author of several books. For more, visit steveleder.com

Listen to a conversation between Rabbi Wolpe and Rabbi Steve Leder, Senior Rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, as they discuss Rabbi Leder's new book, The Beauty of What Remains. Broadcasted Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 

Rabbi Steve Leder- is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating cum laude from Northwestern University, and spending time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Leder received a master's degree in Hebrew letters in 1986 and rabbinical ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He is the author of several books: The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, the bestseller More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, and his most recent book, The Beauty of What Remains: How our greatest Fear Becomes our Greatest gift. In this podcast, Rabbi Leder shares with us about why he wrote his latest book, and how, in over 30 years of sitting with thousands of families experiencing grief, he was not prepared for the loss of his own father. He has learned so much about grief since his dad's recent death, primarily how much death teaches us about life. The purpose of writing this book was to “bring every reader to that one extra degree, to the deepest truths, of what death comes to teach us about life.” The book explores the tension between Steve Leder the Rabbi, and Steve Leder the son. Contact Rabbi Leder: http://steveleder.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_leder/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for a complimentary coaching session: http://griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com http://instagram.com/griefgratitudepodcast http://facebook.com/griefgratitudepodcast Music: http://oneplanetmusic.com http://rinaldisound.com Graphics: http://pamelawinningham.com Production: Carlos Andres Londono

KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with Rabbi Steve Leder  the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple and author of the upcoming book “The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift”

In this episode, Dr. Bob has a wonderful and very meaningful conversation with Rabbi Steve Leder. They talk about the true meaning of the Sabbath, the importance of having one rest day every week and the positive impact it can have on your family and your life. This is absolutely a must listen episode. After receiving his degree in writing and graduating Cum Laude from Northwestern University, and time studying at Trinity College, Oxford University, Rabbi Leder received a Master's Degree in Hebrew Letters in 1986 and Rabbinical Ordination in 1987 from Hebrew Union College. He currently serves as the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a prestigious synagogue in Los Angeles with two campuses and 2,400 families. Rabbi Leder is currently concluding his 225 million dollar campaign to develop the congregation's historic urban campus encompassing an entire city block. The campus is soon to include a new building by Pritzker Prize winning architect Rem Koolhaas. In addition to his many duties at Wilshire Boulevard Temple Rabbi Leder taught Homiletics for 13 years at Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles. He is a regular contributor and guest on The Today Show, writes regularly for TIME, Foxnews.com, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, contributed a chapter to Charles Barkley's book Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?, and has published essays in Town and Country, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and the Los Angeles Jewish Journal where his Torah commentaries were read weekly by over 50,000 people. His sermon on capital punishment was included in an award winning episode of The West Wing. Rabbi Leder received the Louis Rappaport Award for Excellence in Commentary by the American Jewish Press Association and the Kovler Award from the Religious Action Center in Washington D.C. for his work in African American/Jewish dialogue and in 2012 presented twice at the Aspen Ideas Festival. In the New York Times, William Safire called Rabbi Leder's first book The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things “uplifting.” Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein said he “is everything we search for in a modern wise man; learned, kind, funny, and non-judgmental, he offers remarkably healing guidance.” Rabbi Leder's second book More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul received critical and media attention including feature articles in the New York Times, Town and Country and appearances on ABC's Politically Incorrect, NPR, and CBS This Morning. His third book More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us was reached #4 on Amazon's overall best sellers list in its first week. It remains a best seller in several categories and has been translated into Korean and Chinese. More Beautiful Than Before has helped tens of thousands of people suffering from emotional or physical pain and continues to receive prestigious media attention including CBS This Morning, The Talk, The Steve Harvey Show, and four appearances on NBC's Today Show. He is now at work on his next book The Beauty of What Remains; What Death Teaches Us About Life, to be published by Penguin Random House in the spring of 2021. Newsweek Magazine twice named him one of the ten most influential rabbis in America but most important to Steve is being Betsy's husband and Aaron and Hannah's dad. He is also a Jew who likes to fish. Go figure. How to contact Rabbi Steve Leder: Website: http://steveleder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/steve_leder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_leder/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiSteveLeder/ How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He joined Katherine to discuss how difficult times makes us each more so, and what you have to do to earn forgiveness. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Framebridge - Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FORGIVE to save an additional 15% off your first order. Vital Farms - Head to VitalFarms.com to see where your eggs come from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 approaches 200,000. An upcoming presidential election lays bare Americans’ ugliest partisan divides and tribal impulses. Also, the 9/11 attacks took place 19 years ago today. Everything feels overwhelming right now. KCRW checks in with someone who’s been a calming and reassuring presence throughout these and other crises: Rabbi Steve Leder of Wilshire Boulevard Temple.

Rabbi Steve Leder joins us to talk about grief, suffering, and transformation. He shares with us why he wrote the best-selling book More Beautiful than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us and shared that it included an apology for all the people he had counseled in the past. He had an awakening after a life threatening car accident that left him in chronic pain, with depression, and an Opioid addiction. Through that experience he learned that much of what he'd endeavored to help people with he didn't truly understand. This show is a great reminder as to why our suffering is transformative and can lead to a deeper and richer life experience. We also discussed that the very act of suffering is not a call to martyr yourself. None of us actually wants to suffer. If we can avoid it we certainly work hard at trying, but leaning into it can transform your life.Twice-named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the ten most influential rabbis in America, Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, serving over 2,400 families at three campuses. He is the author of such critically acclaimed books as, The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things, an Amazon #1 Best Seller, and More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul. Described as “a gift” by Forbes, Rabbi Leder’s newest book More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us, became the #6 Best Seller on Amazon in its first week and has received critical acclaim and remarkable media attention. Leder has been a guest on CBS This Morning, ABC, NPR, PBS, and FOX as well as two appearances on ABC’s Politically Incorrect, NPR, The CBS Early Show, Dennis Miller, The Tavis Smiley Show, Cavuto and Friends, Scarborough Country, Fox Family and Friends and ABC Overnight.Rick Warren, # 1 New York Times Best Selling Author of The Purpose Driven Life describes Leder’s new book as, “A treasure box of time-tested wisdom; It is clear, compassionate, and compelling.”Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Wendy Wasserstein said, “Rabbi Leder is a modern wise man; learned, kind, funny and non-judgmental; he finds the true fabric of our spiritual lives.” Rabbi Leder has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Beliefnet, TIME Magazine, Town and Country and his commentaries in the Los Angeles Jewish Journal were read weekly by over 50,000 people.The winner of numerous awards, and the subject of the feature film “Restoring Your Tomorrow,” Steve is the recipient of the Kovler Award for his work in interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue and a contributor to Charles Barkley’s book, Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man? In it, Rabbi Leder discussed the connections between economics, religion and racism. He is a fellow in the British American Project and was speaker at the prestigious Aspen Ideas Festival, a global gathering of thought leaders from many disciplines who share ideas and issues that both shape our lives and challenge our times. Rabbi Leder is a graduate of Northwestern University; studied at Trinity College Oxford; and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. He lives with his family in Los Angeles.

Join me on an intimate journey with Rabbi Steve Leder, author of More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us, one of Newsweek's most influential rabbis in America, the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, as he describes the gift of a wakeup call that started with a car accident and ultimately transformed his life. 

New Releases and Old Masters Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Bridge Too Far Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 3:25 Her Name is Mary Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 8:45 Jeepers Creepers Alex Jones ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA; concert June 30, 2018 11:55 Love Live Forever Ron Rhode  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-27 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; concert June 30, 2018 17:05 I'm In Love Again Pierre Fracalanza  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-26 Wurlitzer, Trousdale Castle, Placentia, CA; concert June 29, 2018 20:29 Not While I'm Around David Gray  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA; concert July 2, 2018 25:42 Cuban Pete Justin LaVoie  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 2018 28:27 Ronde Francaise Brett Valliant  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4m Kimball (4,102 pipes), Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA; concert July 1, 2018 32:40 The Song Is You Ashley Miller Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 2-12 Wurlitzer, Carnegie Hall Cinema, New York City, NY 37:34 Limehouse Blues Don Baker Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 4-34 Wurlitzer, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI 41:14 Inspiration Ann Leaf Spectacular Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1609] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio. North Hollywood, CA (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa 45:00 Raymond overture Robinson Cleaver Aria ad Astra [AK Records 7709] 1977 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 51:46 Narcissus Reginald Porter-Brown An Album Of Evergreens [Gemini GM 2021] 2 1973 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 55:37 Cecilia George Blackmore Double Feature [Studio Republic SRLP 5006] 1964 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 58:30 Chicken Reel Reginald Dixon Presenting... Reginald Dixon [Columbia SCX1428] 1962 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

New Releases and Old Masters Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Bridge Too Far Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 3:25 Her Name is Mary Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 8:45 Jeepers Creepers Alex Jones ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA; concert June 30, 2018 11:55 Love Live Forever Ron Rhode  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-27 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; concert June 30, 2018 17:05 I'm In Love Again Pierre Fracalanza  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-26 Wurlitzer, Trousdale Castle, Placentia, CA; concert June 29, 2018 20:29 Not While I'm Around David Gray  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA; concert July 2, 2018 25:42 Cuban Pete Justin LaVoie  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 2018 28:27 Ronde Francaise Brett Valliant  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4m Kimball (4,102 pipes), Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA; concert July 1, 2018 32:40 The Song Is You Ashley Miller Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 2-12 Wurlitzer, Carnegie Hall Cinema, New York City, NY 37:34 Limehouse Blues Don Baker Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 4-34 Wurlitzer, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI 41:14 Inspiration Ann Leaf Spectacular Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1609] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio. North Hollywood, CA (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa 45:00 Raymond overture Robinson Cleaver Aria ad Astra [AK Records 7709] 1977 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 51:46 Narcissus Reginald Porter-Brown An Album Of Evergreens [Gemini GM 2021] 2 1973 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 55:37 Cecilia George Blackmore Double Feature [Studio Republic SRLP 5006] 1964 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 58:30 Chicken Reel Reginald Dixon Presenting... Reginald Dixon [Columbia SCX1428] 1962 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

Rabbi Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, and one of the most influential Rabbi's in America. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books, the newest one entitled, More Beautiful Than Before; How Suffering Transforms Us. Aaron Wolf is a filmmaker, director, actor, writer and co-founder of Howling Wolf Productions. In today's episode, Lucas, Aaron and Rabbi Leder have a candid, theological conversation about human suffering and the film, “Restoring Tomorrow." This film is about the restoration of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a Los Angeles treasure built by the original Hollywood Moguls, and the rich symbolism of “Restoration” that transcends the temple walls and into our own personal lives.For more information on Rabbi Leder:www.SteveLeder.comMore Information on Aaron Wolf:www.HowlingWolfProductions.comFor more information on Restoring Tomorrow:www.RestoringTomorrowFilm.com

This week, host Jay Sanderson speaks with Rabbi Steve Leder of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the oldest synagogue in California. Their conversation covers everything from fishing to rock and roll! Rabbi Leder goes in depth about his role as a rabbi and how he connects with the community. Rabbi Leder also discusses how boredom negatively impacts spirituality and religious practice. Tune in to hear more! Check out Rabbi Leder’s new book, More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us. Questions or Feedback? E-mail us at Podcast@JewishLA.org!

Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of such critically acclaimed books as The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul. He has just published his new book titled More Beautiful Than Before. In this episode we talk about how he found his calling to be a Rabbi, his own pain and depression, how suffering can transform, forgiveness, grief dreams, his father’s Alzheimer’s, dreams he has of his father now, and a dream he would want to have.   Here is a link to his sermon titled "What I have learned about death" that he discusses on the podcast http://jewishjournal.com/culture/religion/yom_kippur/225598/what-have-i-learned-about-death/

When Donald Trump issued his first executive order to curb immigration from majority Muslim countries, it seemed to strike a chord of eerie and disturbing familiarity with Jews everywhere. To put this in perspective, we’ll hear a story about Jewish immigrants fleeing Germany in 1939 trying to come to the US, and we have some stories of Jews on the front lines of our current battle over immigrants and refugees. Last, we’ll make the case that there are ways we can all help, including, perhaps surprisingly, with our stomachs. Featuring Rabbi Susan Goldberg of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, Talia Inlender of Public Counsel and author/journalist David Sax.

If you've ever wanted to heal from suffering, then do we have the More Beautiful Than Before show for you! Today I'll be talking with Steve Leder, the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, and the author of many critically acclaimed books, including More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life Without Losing Your Soul, and his latest, a beautiful book to help your heart to heal, More Beautiful Than Before. And that's just what I want to talk with him about, about how suffering transforms us, how we can heal, and what we can learn from it. More Beautiful Than Before Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include: How Rabbi Leder grew up in an abusive household What was the importance of nature in his life? Why is nature still so important if we're suffering? How he became inspired to become a rabbi How he became the rabbi to a 10,000 person congregation in Los Angeles What happened after a terrible car accident? How he was crippled with back pain? What happened from the pain and surgery that transformed his life What his challenges were in getting healthy again What he learned about himself through his suffering? What it means to stop warring with the weeds? What it means that when you must you can? What does it mean that the prisoner cannot free himself? Why it takes help to overcome suffering? Where does mindfulness fit in to healing? Why it's important to ask for help? How helping another can be the most intimate, and important experience Where does kindness and compassion come in to suffering? How do we pray when we're in the midst of suffering? What can prayer do for us (and why it's different than we think)? What's the importance of forgiveness? What's the incredible importance of the words “I was wrong”? What can we learn from Yitzak Pearlman and broken strings? What it means to be kinder, gentler, and more beautiful than before. Steve Leder on How To Overcome Suffering, Heal & Transform Your Life! Health | Fitness | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Mindfulness | Meditation | Prayer | Rabbi | Inspirational | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Sr. Rabbi Steven Leder of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles talks about journeys through physical and spiritual pain, and finding meaning in the suffering we will all face. Drawing from personal experiences and those of his congregation, Rabbi Leder shares his understanding of how to persevere through life’s challenges.

Can Jews be atheists and still be Jews? Hosts Dan Crane and Jessica Chaffin explore the question of Jewish atheism with Rabbi Susan Goldberg of LA's Wilshire Boulevard Temple, president of American Atheists David Silverman, British comedian David Baddiel, and founder and president emeritus of the Secular Coalition for America Herb Silverman.