We travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend a media conference! As we sit in the hotel restaurant we talk about the conference that we just attended, our similarities and differences, talking to and making friends with our seatmates on flights, whisky, and the Nashvillian fashion. Perhaps we will do a bonus episode where we interview our bartender/…

There are so many things coming up for the year of 2024! We talk about the new full-time Event Coordinator, Dance Moms, resolutions, and more. Plus there's a small teaser for an upcoming episode.

The Podcast from The Temple will be returning next week with all new episodes!! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

Shana Tova!! In THIS episode we welcome Rabbi Lapidus back from her sabbatical and Rabbi Berg becomes a University of Michigan abba. Stay tuned to the end of the episode 😊

The rabbis candidly answer anonymous questions from The Temple teens gathered by our producer.

In this episode (the final in a 3 part Covid series), we sit down with Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky, aka THE official Covid advisor to The Temple, and special travel advisors to the rabbis when they prepare for travel. We have a bit of fun in this episode to end on a lighter note, speaking about the future of Covid and coming together as a community.…

This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series. In this episode, we talk about loss, grief, and hope during the pandemic with Caryn Hanrahan.

We will be exploring a new 3 part series talking about the impact of Covid. This is part one with Dr. Jeff Siegelman. Dr. Siegelman talks about his experience with being a frontline worker dealing with the effects of long-term Covid.

Today's episode features a very loveable, furry guest host... Ollie!! Rabbi Berg brings Ollie (1 of 2 of his pups) to podcast with us this episode.

Sorry about the delay in podcasting. We are working on some amazing and fun podcast episodes and needed a bit of time to gather them for you all. This episode was recorded after Chanukkah and just before New Year's, you hear about our resolutions, Full-Court Miracle and what goes on for the rabbis during the holidays. Please stay tuned for more fun…

HAPPY HANUKKAH ONE AND ALL!! This episode is filled with Rabbi Berg and Rabbi Lapidus' take on the history behind Hanukkah, gift-giving, and decorating. We play a game at the end of the episode. ** Rate us 5 stars and Stick around until the end of the episode to hear an outtake** Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram:…

Rabbi Lapidus and Rabbi Rau play a little practical joke on Rabbi Berg whilst he's away in Morocco. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

WE'RE BACK! Now recording in our new studio with our podcast producer, the rabbis recall the past few months of travel. From the Interfaith Marriage trip to Isreal to Colorado to Canada to Morocco, and more, the rabbis have been racking up Delta Gold points. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Faceboo…

**This episode was recorded in July** In this episode, we welcome the new cantor and learn a little bit about where she's from, how she came to the temple, and about mysteriously missing boxes. The Podcast from The Temple will be returning next week with all new episodes!! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetem…

**Content Warning:** Some of the discussions expressed in this episode may be triggering to listeners. Please be advised. In this episode, we discuss the tragic events that occurred in Uvalde, TX. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org…

The rabbis are off to Israel!!! In this episode we talk about what we are packing, memorable outfits, and what our favourite parts of the Israel trips are. Stay tuned because we plan to bring you with us with episodes from Israel! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: p…

There are few people more special and dear than a beloved preschool teacher and director. Meet “Miss Sarah”—Sarah Shinsky, who serves as the director of our Weinberg Early Learning Center. Learn more about her background and what she loves about teaching this age group, and also hear what’s new in our amazing WELC (hint: get on the wait list now). …

In every congregation, there is someone (or many) behind the scenes who make sure things are set up and that programs can happen. For The Temple, that person is Lonnie Fitzgerald. Many hear about Lonnie, but here's the chance to hear from him...we are so glad that he agreed to sit down with Peter and talk about what it means to be a part of The Tem…

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Peter and Loren reflect on the trend of “online ordination” and the importance of a full course of rabbinic study. And, we contemplate what we wish we had learned in rabbinical school! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org…

We take a break from serious business and talk about Valentine's Day (and all the other days that are not part of the Jewish calendar) and other times it's good to buy flowers. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org…

Grab the popcorn! This week we are in conversation with Kenny Blank, Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), and Dr. Matthew Bernstein, AJFF Board member and Professor of Film at Emory University. They talk with us about AJFF, what makes “Jewish movies,” and offer some advice for both first-time and long-time festival-goers. …

In the wake of the Colleyville, Texas hostage situation, we sit down and talk with the Anti-Defamation League's Vice President of the Southern Division, Allison Padilla-Goodman. Visit adl.org for more on education, research, and resources. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta…

As we reflect on the events at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, and the heroic escape of the hostages, Peter and Loren talk about what this means for the Jewish community and what we do next. This is a brief conversation as we process and invite you to join us. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetem…

This week we celebrate MLK Shabbat, an annual tradition of The Temple and Ebenezer Baptist Church coming together for worship as one community. Unfortunately, it will be virtual due to COVID, but the celebration continues. In this podcast, we focus on the musical pieces that have become beloved as part of this MLK Shabbat service and speak with Can…

We are joined today by Jane Meisel, MD, and Karen Grinzaid, MS from JScreen talk about the importance of getting reproductive and cancer screening, what options you have, and how easy it is to be screened for over 200 Jewish genetic diseases. Please visit jscreen.org to find out more!! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Inst…

Lights!...Camera!.... Dan. In today's episode, we talk to the man who is responsible for helping to build and produce the multi-access platform of The Temple, Dan Fishman. Find out about how he became an intrinsic part of The Temple, his rock band drummer past, and the future of The Temple's accessibility from all around the globe in today's episod…

In this episode of The Podcast from the Temple we welcome our special guests, Rabbi Steven Rau and Roni to talk about The Temple's adventures in Israel: past trips, questionable fashion choices, and the future trips we hope are ahead in 2022! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatla…

In this episode of The Podcast from the Temple, we talk about the importance of the 50th being a major milestone. We also talk to the illustrious Rabbi Alvin Sugarman as he reflects on the past 50 years of being a rabbi and looking to the future. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetemple…

We’re back just in time for Chanukah! The entire Temple clergy team shares some Chanukah thoughts, memories, and stories to add to your Chanukah spirit and celebration. To ask questions or share ideas for future episodes, email us at podcast@the-temple.org. Also, remember to follow The Temple on Facebook and Instagram.…

During the High Holy Days, thousands of people will join us in person and virtually for what we hope is a warm, welcoming, and smooth experience...but to make that happen, our entire clergy, staff, and board of trustees are working hard to prepare every detail. In this episode we take a portable microphone around to capture some of the behind-the-s…

We continue to reflect on Elul and the High Holy Days with a mix of reflection and humor. With the help of a 10 year old "mystery guest" we get some insight into the spiritual side of this season, and with the help of a listener's question, we talk about what's on the menu for our holiday meals. Keep the questions about the holidays coming to podca…

This conversation, recording during the first week of August, is our processing the latest COVID news and the implications for our community. Our Jewish story includes plenty of time in the wilderness, and while we didn't want to be in the uncertainty again, we've learned a lot about resilience and finding joy amidst the news.…

Peter and Loren talk about the creative process—how do we find inspiration for the sermons, programs, and feel free to try new things as rabbis (and people)? We also find out how Peter always has the perfect funny story or joke for a High Holy Day service. We are getting ready for a High Holy Day-themed episode and want to answer your questions! Pl…

In this episode we talk to Molly Edlein, The Temple's summer rabbinic intern. She shares about growing up at Temple, her interest in becoming a rabbi, and also the realities of being a Jewish college student in these times of rising antisemitism.

In our first time recording together in person in many months, Peter and Loren chat about the new Israeli government, Jewish overnight camp, and some summer goals.

Now that we are through "high season" for Jewish professionals, we finally get to sit down with our executive director, Mark Jacobson. He shares his story of growing up at The Temple and then serving in this professional role for decades. Likely you'll learn a few things you didn't know about Mark, The Temple, and all the work that happens behind t…

This week's episode features a conversation with Soumaya Khalifa, the founder and executive director of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) of Atlanta. We talk about the importance of grassroots relationships and recognizing that we don't have to agree 100% of the time in order to be partners in the work of building a peaceful and understanding commu…

We had a lot of fun catching up with Rabbi David Spinrad, who served at The Temple from 2013-2018 and is now the senior rabbi at Beth-El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia. Hear about his social justice work, how he's finding his etsy game in the pandemic, and more.

We're back! In this first episode of Year 2 of our podcast, we decided to keep it light...a brief conversation sparked by National Administrative Assistants' Day and Earth Day and 1500 other national days we didn't know existed. We'll chat about what feels Jewish about these more modern additions to the calendar. Next week, we will be welcoming Rab…

In Passover we have the four questions, the four children, the four cups...so this week, we have the four clergy! Rabbis Berg and Lapidus are joined by Cantor Deborah Hartman and Rabbi Sam Kaye to talk about holiday preparations and ways to find meaning in the seder this year.

This week, Rabbis Berg and Lapidus discuss a few questions submitted by listeners to podcast@the-temple.org...and also go on a few tangents too. Hear what we're thinking about Passover this year, life after b'nei mitzvah for the Kerness-Berg family, and reflections as we approach a year since The Temple went "virtual."…

On our double-chai episode, we talk with Jenna Shulman, executive director of JELF (Jewish Education Loan Fund) and co-founder of JuLuv, a matchmaking service. We'll learn more about the amazing work of JELF to provide families with last-dollar funds for higher education and also how Jenna found her hobby of matchmaking!…

This week’s episode features a conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the President of the Union for Reform Judaism. We talk about all of the ways Reform Judaism is growing, how the URJ helps to strengthen liberal Judaism in Israel, what “audacious hospitality” really means, and what is ahead amidst this pandemic.…

This week we are in conversation with Terri Bonoff, who joined Jewish Family and Career Services as CEO in June 2019. We talk about her transition from being a State Senator in Minnesota to leading JF&CS here in Atlanta, and all of the resources being developed to support our community during these unprecedented times. For more information on JF&CS…

This week we talk with our colleague Rabbi Steven Rau, RJE, The Temple's Director of Lifelong Learning and co-author of Everyone is Welcome: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools. In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness Month, we discuss how The Temple has made our education programs inclusive of all learners. And, since Rabbis …

This week, we have fun talking to Rabbi Dan Medwin. Most of our Temple family knows him first as the spouse of Rabbi Lydia Medwin, our director of engagement, but to the rest of the Reform Jewish world, he is the Director of Digital Media for CCAR. Our conversation focuses on the opportunities for using technology in worship and Jewish life, and le…

This week we talk with our friend and clergy colleague Rev. Tony Sundermeier, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. As neighboring congregations on Peachtree Street, we have a long history of clergy and congregants friendships and interfaith study. In this podcast we talk about the inauguration and recent events, finding meaning in…

As our Temple Vision and Values statement says, "We are our history, our future." This week, Peter and Loren talk about MLK Shabbat, a longstanding tradition for The Temple and a meaningful partnership with Ebenezer Baptist Church. We also talk a little about the COVID-19 vaccine that is starting to become more available and the value of pikuach ne…

We are excited to kick off 2021 by having a conversation with Mike Leven, who most recently was CEO of the Georgia Aquarium, after a distinguished career in the hospitality industry. He'll share about the Jewish Future Pledge (jewishfuturepledge.org) and the Leven Family Jewish Identity Institute at The Temple, just two ways he is using philanthrop…