Best Rabbi Shay Podcasts (2024)

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Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos 53:37

11h ago53:37

53:37

Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - Sep 4, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Undoing Shame 22:31

4h ago22:31

22:31

Shame is a huge part of culture and we discuss the role of shame in sex and relationships, particularly in relation to purity culture, and the political repercussions of shame. We explore the historical context of shame, such as the Lavender Scare and the rise of the religious right, and how shame has been used as a tool for control and manipulatio…

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The Importance of Minhagim 40:02

15h ago40:02

40:02

The Importance of Minhagim - Aug 29, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Lessons From Parshas Re'eh 19:27

7d ago19:27

19:27

Lessons From Parshas Re'eh - Aug 29, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Concern About Shaatnez in the Carpets? 27:03

9h ago27:03

27:03

Concern About Shaatnez in the Carpets? - Aug 29, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Shabbos: The Dual Aspiration of Every Jew 26:41

1d ago26:41

26:41

Shabbos: The Dual Aspiration of Every Jew - Aug 27, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Developing A Personal Relationship With Torah 35:01

7d ago35:01

35:01

Developing A Personal Relationship With Torah - Aug 27, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Poly Possibilities 34:41

7d ago34:41

34:41

In this conversation, we discuss the intersection of polyamory, spirituality, and faith. We explore why monogamous individuals should care about polyamory, the importance of integrating spirituality and non-monogamy, and how polyamory can inspire new ways of structuring relationships and the world. We also get into the need for proactive positive m…

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In Commemoration of the Yartzeit of Rav Chaim Soloveitchik - Rav Chaim Brisker 33:34

2d ago33:34

33:34

In Commemoration of the Yartzeit of Rav Chaim Soloveitchik - Rav Chaim Brisker - Aug 23, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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I, Hashem Will Liberate Your Hostages, I, Hashem Will Combat Your Adversaries 1:00:31

14d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

I, Hashem Will Liberate Your Hostages, I, Hashem Will Combat Your Adversaries - Aug 20, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Listening to the Wisdom of Your Body 30:24

7d ago30:24

30:24

In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to the wisdom of our bodies. Really tuning in and paying attention to what your body is trying to tell you. We explore how societal messages of sex negativity and shame can lead to a disconnection from our bodies, and how reclaiming that connection can be a powerful act of resistance. It is so…

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What Exactly is the Celebration of Tu B'Av All About? 30:51

16d ago30:51

30:51

What Exactly is the Celebration of Tu B'Av All About? - Aug 18, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Speaking to NCSY Kollel @ Kever Rochel 7:21

21d ago7:21

7:21

Speaking to NCSY Kollel @ Kever Rochel - Aug 10, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Refusing To Accept a Nechama: Should We Settle For The Status Quo Or Demand a More Ideal Reality? 1:03:04

23d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Refusing To Accept a Nechama: Should We Settle For The Status Quo Or Demand a More Ideal Reality? - Aug 13, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Simchas Torah to Tisha B'av: Watching the Horrifying Details of the Neviim Unfold 13:03

22d ago13:03

13:03

Simchas Torah to Tisha B'av: Watching the Horrifying Details of the Neviim Unfold - Aug 12, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Cultivating Curiosity [Listener Question] 34:44

7d ago34:44

34:44

We’re answering a listener question on the podcast this week: Have you always been so open minded? And if you haven’t, what was it that made you become this way? Not only do we answer this question but we discuss the importance of curiosity and open-mindedness in ALL aspects of life. We share their personal experiences of how we were able to cultiv…

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Anticipating a Geulah: Seeking Out Hashem in Our Journey of Life 12:46

26d ago12:46

12:46

Anticipating a Geulah: Seeking Out Hashem in Our Journey of Life - Aug 8, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Yad B'Yad Divrei Chizzuk: Looking Forward to the Crowded Streets of Yerushalayim 12:53

27d ago12:53

12:53

Yad B'Yad Divrei Chizzuk: Looking Forward to the Crowded Streets of Yerushalayim - Aug 7, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Frightening Iranian Threat: Let Us Fall in The Hands of Hashem 50:08

28d ago50:08

50:08

Frightening Iranian Threat: Let Us Fall in The Hands of Hashem - Aug 6, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Unlearning and Relearning 28:09

12d ago28:09

28:09

In this conversation, Brian and Shannon discuss the theme of unlearning and relearning. They share personal experiences and insights on the process of unlearning harmful beliefs and embracing new perspectives. They touch on topics such as masculinity, the fear of not being accepted by God, and the concept of abundance in Christianity. The conversat…

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Common Tisha B'Av Questions 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

Common Tisha B'Av Questions - Aug 2, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Being Principled: Remaining Mindful and Focused On Our Personal Values 52:46

1M ago52:46

52:46

Being Principled: Remaining Mindful and Focused On Our Personal Values - Jul 30, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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What Kind of Response Have We Had Over the Past Nine Months? Are We Changed People? 15:04

1M ago15:04

15:04

What Kind of Response Have We Had Over the Past Nine Months? Are We Changed People? - Jul 29, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Holding Space with Avra Shapiro 44:18

16d ago44:18

44:18

Avra Shapiro (they/them) joins us for a fantastic conversation about God this week. Avra is a queer Jewish mystic and freelance Kohenet and discusses their journey to becoming a Kohenet. Avra shares their understanding of God as an ever-flowing source of support and the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with the divine, especially b…

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Beis Haknesses in the Absence of a Beis Hamikdash 29:43

1M ago29:43

29:43

Beis Haknesses in the Absence of a Beis Hamikdash - Jul 25, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Reasons We Fast on Shiva Asar B'Tamuz 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

Reasons We Fast on Shiva Asar B'Tamuz - Jul 22, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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Queer Country Femme Ministry with Rev. Jes Kast 51:20

1M ago51:20

51:20

We’ve known Rev. Jes Kast for a long time now and it was an absolute pleasure to have her on the pod this week talking queer, country, femme ministry! Jes is a minister of word and sacrament in the United Church of Christ and shares her journey of faith and queerness in this conversation. She discusses her upbringing in a conservative Christian env…

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Taking a Parking Spot & Borrowing a Sukkah, Tallis or Tefillin Without Permission 28:57

2M ago28:57

28:57

Taking a Parking Spot & Borrowing a Sukkah, Tallis or Tefillin Without Permission - Jul 18, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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"Don't Ever Say I am Not Significant Enough": Yirmiyahu Hanavi & His Prophecy of the Churban - Destruction of the Beis Hamikdash 54:53

2M ago54:53

54:53

"Don't Ever Say I am Not Significant Enough": Yirmiyahu Hanavi & His Prophecy of the Churban - Destruction of the Beis Hamikdash - Jul 16, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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The Individual & Personal Relationship With Torah: Siyum Hatorah With the Goldberg-Polin Family in Honor of Hersch 26:22

2M ago26:22

26:22

The Individual & Personal Relationship With Torah: Siyum Hatorah With the Goldberg-Polin Family in Honor of Hersch - Jul 15, 2024 -By Schachter, Rabbi Shay

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The Feedback Loop of the Divine with Rabbi Andy Kahn 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

Rabbi Andy Kahn is on the podcast this week sharing their journey of self-discovery, faith, and the intersection of queerness and Judaism. They discuss their experience growing up Jewish, their path to becoming a rabbi, and their work in eco-theology. Our conversation delves into the concept of God, relationality, and the interconnectedness of all …