Best David Secunda Podcasts (2024)

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38. Athens in Jerusalem | Dr. Jacob Howland 56:28

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J.J. and Dr. Jacob Howland round up a storm of fascinating comparisons between Talmudic and Platonic methods of discourse. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice! We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Jacob Howland is Provost and D…

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37. Wissenschaft des Judentums | Dr. David Myers 1:03:23

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J.J. and Dr. David Myers scientifically examine the thought and legacy of the Wissenschaft des Judentums movement. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice! We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts David N. Myers is Distinguished Profes…

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36. The Talmud in Context | Dr. Shai Secunda 1:00:43

9d ago1:00:43

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J.J. and Dr. Shai Secunda set Talmudic discourse ablaze. They put the Talmud in its Zoroastrian and Sasanian context, and have bloody good discussion about how Judaism interacted with its socio-religious environment in the first few centuries of the Common Era. Don't forget to rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice! Please s…

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35. Jews & The Italian Renaissance | Dr. Joanna Weinberg 1:08:18

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J.J. and Dr. Joanna Weinberg make their way back to sunny 15th century Italy and the surrounding centuries to visit some of the more interesting Jewish characters of the Italian Renaissance. They weave their way through cross-cultural influences and intra-cultural tensions during this remarkable era of rebirth. Don't forget to rate and review the t…

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Doing All the Things to Find More Ease: Live Coaching with Dominique Aubry-Morgan 45:08

1M ago45:08

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Dominique Aubry-Morgan is a high-achiever who is on a quest for more ease. In this episode, Sue and Leah engage with Dominique about how her desire to find a new cadence is in tension with her ambitious nature. They dive into her familiar cycles around all the competing desires she has for her life. What would happen if she did a trust fall into li…

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34. Josephus | Dr. Martin Goodman 1:05:54

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J.J. and Dr. Martin Goodman go antiquing! They discuss the most important Jewish historian of the Roman period–Josephus Flavius. What did he write? Who was he writing for? And what ideological framework motivated his histories? Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podca…

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33. Abraham Geiger | Dr. Susannah Heschel 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

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J.J. and Dr. Susannah Heschel survey the fascinating life and brilliant ideas of Abraham Geiger. This guy was flagrantly influential. A practicing rabbi, a leader in the Wissenschaft das Judentums movement and a founder of Islamic studies in Europe, he was on the intellectual vanguard of the 19th century Reform movement, so strap in for a great con…

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32. Spinoza's Reception and Relevance | Dr. Daniel Schwartz 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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J.J. and Dr. Daniel Schwartz examine the convoluted legacy and enduring relevance of Spinoza. Our first mini-series!! Welcome to the second episode of our three-parter covering friend of the pod, Benedict "Barukh" Spinoza. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts D…

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31. Spinoza's Theology and Politics | Dr. Yitzhak Melamed 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

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J.J. and Dr. Yitzhak Melamed untangle Spinoza's famed Tractatus Theologico-Politicus and assess the religiosity of its author, a supposed atheist. Our first mini-series!! Welcome to the second episode of our three-parter covering friend of the pod, Benedict "Barukh" Spinoza. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org Fo…

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Unlocking Growth Through Love: Live Coaching with Rachel Pickett 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Rachel Pickett comes to this coaching conversation with Sue and Leah with a pretty common problem: figuring out how to get her organization to grow. Rachel is the Founder and Executive Director of The Thinking Project, which also makes her the first non-profit leader on the HeySue podcast. Her organization (and her passion) is focused on bringing B…

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EP16: Camp Blue Sky - What You Need to Know From Our Assistant Director 13:14

2M ago13:14

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Joe, the Assistant Director at Camp Blue Sky, offers valuable advice for first-time campers: “Come with a lot of positive mental attitude because it’s going to be a great summer.” He highlights the importance of bringing comfort items to camp to ease homesickness and maintain a positive mindset. For those worried about making new friends, especiall…

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30. Spinoza's Life and Ethics | Dr. Rebecca Goldstein 57:56

2M ago57:56

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Dr. Rebecca Goldstein and J.J. communicate the story of Spinoza's herem and outline the radicalism of his Ethics. Our first mini-series!! Welcome to the first episode of our three-parter covering friend of the pod, Benedict "Barukh" Spinoza. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmo…

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EP15: From Harvard School of Divinity to the Cattleman's Land Trust - Finding the Common Threads That Bind Us All Together 35:47

3M ago35:47

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“I needed to practice at hearing other people better, and how they engage with the same landscapes that I love, on their terms,” says today’s guest Owen Yager. Learning about and working to represent other people’s stories is the common theme that unites the seemingly disparate elements of Owen’s story. Once he realized that people’s religion and t…

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EP14: Camp Windy Peak - What You Need to Know From a Seasoned Camper 7:35

3M ago7:35

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Advice to first-time campers? "Try everything," says Kendra, a seasoned adventurer at just 15 years old with over 15 camps under her belt. "Because even if it seems scary at the moment, 99% of the time it's actually really fun." Kicking off a series of advice for new campers, Kendra shares insights from her experiences at Avid Adventure’s quintesse…

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EP13: The Art of Risk Management And The Path to Become the Czar of Stoke 44:58

3M ago44:58

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“I get to do something for others and I get to do something for myself,” says Stephen Allen about the balance he strikes in his life as a housing case manager in Boulder, Colorado from 9-5 and rock climbing in his down time. His lifelong love of the outdoors is so infectious he has been dubbed by Avid 4 Adventure campers and their parents as the “C…

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29. Rashi's Torah | Dr. Eric Lawee 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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J.J. and Dr. Eric Lawee comment on Rashi's astounding career, and refuse to gloss over his contentious journey to join the Jewish canon. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Eric Lawee is a professor in the Department of Bible at Bar-Ilan University, where he t…

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EP12: Navigating by Head & Heart - A Therapeutic & Outdoor Journey 34:50

3M ago34:50

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“The world will only be as small as you let it, until you allow the world to be bigger than you know it,” says Eddie Mockus, licensed psychologist and founder of the Boulder Center for Family and Behavioral Health in Boulder, Colorado. He joins the Avid Adventurer podcast to delve into the power of our thoughts and the importance of managing anxiet…

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What’s to Love About Being in a Funk? Live Coaching with “Ryan" (Anonymous) 37:28

3M ago37:28

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Sue and Leah welcomed the first anonymous guest “Ryan” to the HeySue podcast! He kicked off the conversation by explaining that he is in the market for a coach who can help him get out of a funk.Sue and Leah invited Ryan to reflect on different parts of himself – from the achievement-oriented “higher self” to the cheese-loving slacker “Gary.” Ryan’…

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28. Ecclesiastes | Dr. Menachem Fisch 53:12

3M ago53:12

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J.J. and Dr. Menachem Fisch decided that this is the time for studying the philosophy of the book of Qohelet, and they don't study it in vain. Please send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Menachem Fisch is the Joseph and Ceil Mazer Professor Emeritus of History and Phi…

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EP11: Spirituality, Risk and Learning You Are Enough: An Outdoor Journey 27:43

3M ago27:43

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“Being outdoors, I think, ‘Man, this world was created in such a way to glorify God.” The outdoors has taught Hannah Green some invaluable lessons and skills. Growing up a shy kid, hesitant to join in activities for fear of not measuring up, working at Avid 4 Adventures was one of many instances in which pushing past her fears led to some of her gr…

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27. Philo of Alexandria | Dr. Maren Niehoff 1:09:50

3M ago1:09:50

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J.J. and Dr. Maren Niehoff comment on Philo's ideas and attempt to weave him back into the fabric of Jewish history. Send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Before joining the Dept. of Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Maren R. Niehoff was a Junior Fe…

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EP10: Tragedy, Positive Mindset & Finding Yourself Outside - A Sister's Story 38:52

4M ago38:52

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“To think, if we had never gone to Avid, then we probably wouldn’t be the same people,” says 12-year-old Kaylin, who joins the Avid Adventurer podcast with her 15-year-old sister Kendra to discuss the personal transformations they’ve each undergone since first enrolling as campers at Avid 4 Adventures. Though neither had any interest in the outdoor…

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EP09: Living on Both Sides - From Camper to Leadership Team & the Learnings Along the Way 33:10

4M ago33:10

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Lucy Kohara's first camping experience with Avid4 Adventure in 2018 completely transformed her life, influencing her interests and shaping who she has become. A few years after her initial experience, she came back as a counselor. This summer, she's excited to take on the role of a support specialist, merging her love for the outdoors with her psyc…

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26. Declaring Israel | Dr. Neil Rogachevsky 56:44

4M ago56:44

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J.J. and Dr. Neil Rogachevsky skip down the winding (theoretical) road towards Israeli independence, and tell the story of the drafting of Ben Gurion's declaration of independence. Send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Neil Rogachevsky is assistant professor and associ…

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EP08: The Common Feeling of Being Outside and Playing in a Rock Band 35:48

4M ago35:48

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“I would consider playing live music similar to what climbers feel when doing stuff like free soloing. It’s a performance,” says Joe Lievano, who joins the Avid Adventurer podcast from Pueblo, Mexico to talk about these dual passions. As it turns out, scaling rocks and drumming in a rock band have more in common than one might think. With both, he …

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EP07: 11 Year Old Jackson on Adventure, Risk & ADHD 25:26

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Jackson Anderson is a self-described jack-of-all-trades. At any given moment you can find the 11-year-old enjoying everything from mountain biking and rock climbing to playing video games with his friends and even beatboxing! He explains that, as someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), he gets bored easily with any one activit…

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25. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto | Dr. Jonathan Garb 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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J.J. and Dr. Jonathan Garb march down the various paths of the Ram"chal's thought, and straighten out some mysteries of his life, thought, and reception. Send any complaints or compliments to podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts Jonathan Garb is the Gershom Scholem Professor of Kabbalah in the Department …

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EP06: Climbing, Activism & Finding Your Inner Child - A Brazilian Perspective 46:34

5M ago46:34

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When there is an issue that needs solving in the community, Rafa Rebello steps up. After moving to Lençóis in northeast Brazil, he realized that local residents rarely enjoyed the stunning mountains of Chapada Diamantina National Park, despite living right at their feet. As it is in so many parts of the world, mountain climbing in Brazil is almost …

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24. Copernicus and the Jews | Dr. Jeremy Brown 1:05:28

5M ago1:05:28

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J.J. and Dr. Jeremy Brown circulate some of the Jewish responses to Copernicus. Jeremy Brown is the author of New Heavens and a New Earth; The Jewish Reception of Copernican Thought (Oxford University Press 2013) and Influenza; The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History (Simon and Schuster 2018). He is an emergency physician and…

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EP05: Outdoor Athlete, Farmer & Poet - A Journey to Finding Personal Wholeness in the Land 56:40

5M ago56:40

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“I see us all as seeds, as little bundles of potential that can grow into something pretty unimaginable,” says Seed Levine, a young farmer and poet, who joins the Avid Adventurer podcast from the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii, off grid, where they are farming food on a quarter acre of their family’s land. Seed is on a mission to feed the community, and g…

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23. Tzimtzum | Dr. Christoph Schulte 1:10:13

5M ago1:10:13

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J.J. and Dr. Christoph Schulte contract a serious case of mystical curiousity, and diminish the mysteries around the idea of Tzimtzum. Prof. Dr. Christoph Schulte is Professor of Philosophy and Jewish Studies at the University of Potsdam since 2001 and for many years head of the Department of Jewish and Religious Studies. He studied Philosophy, Jew…

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EP04: The Avalanche that Changed Everything - An Everest Perspective 48:51

5M ago48:51

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“I had this perception that nothing bad could happen to me in the outdoors, and this was a massive wakeup call,” says climber and mountaineer Matt Moniz, of living through an avalanche that claimed nearly two dozen lives when it swept over basecamp on Mt. Everest as the result of an earthquake in Nepal. Still only a teenager, Matt leapt into action…

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22. Jewish Apologetics | Dr. Samuel Lebens 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

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J.J. and Dr. Sam Lebens prove God?! (Or at least, they discuss the history of some Jewish arguments for God.) Samuel Lebens is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa. He works in a wide array of philosophical fields including metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of fiction, and most centrally, the philosophy of religion. …

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EP03: Best in the World While Having Fun - A 12 Year Old Climber’s Perspective 41:19

5M ago41:19

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Meet Bayes Wilder, a 12-year-old climbing prodigy whose passion and prowess in climbing are as remarkable as his achievements. Bayes opens up about his love for climbing, an enthusiasm that is as infectious as it is inspiring. As a 5.14 climber, Bayes has not only earned the respect and admiration of his peers and climbing enthusiasts of all ages b…

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EP02: Risk & Outdoor Adventure - A 12 Year Old Perspective 24:18

5M ago24:18

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12-year-old Rose Gadd, climber, gymnast, and skier, is wise beyond her years. She knows that understanding risk isn't about avoiding life's adventures; it's about knowing how to navigate them more safely. Today on The Avid Adventurer, we explore this profound insight with Rose and her father, Will Gadd, an extreme athlete and renowned outdoor educa…

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EP01: Choosing Their Own Path - Finding & Expressing Identity Through Adventure 39:15

5M ago39:15

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‘OK, this is what’s happening. I’m on top of a massive rapid, I guess I just have to lock in,” says 17-year-old Ash Goldstein about navigating Colorado’s whitewater rapids. In the inaugural episode of The Avid Adventurer, we dive into the exhilarating and impactful journey of 17-year-old Ash Goldstein, a burgeoning leader in the whitewater kayaking…

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Is This Successful Serial CEO “Too Much?” Find out. Live Coaching with David Secunda 44:43

5M ago44:43

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David Secunda is a successful serial entrepreneur who has big ideas ranging from tech solutions for talent management at companies to what may be the best adventure summer camp for kids in the US. In this live coaching episode of the HeySue podcast, David opens his heart and mind, sharing the deep questions he wonders about in his leadership. He ta…

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The Avid Adventurer - Trailer 1:01

6M ago1:01

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Join us for deep and meaningful weekly inner views of kids, parents and outdoor guides as they navigate risk, compassion, limitations and upliftment found in their exploration of the outdoors. Mountain Biking, Climbing, Trekking or Paddling may be the front stage, but we’ll dig deep into what drives the avid adventurer in their quest to explore at …

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21. Leo Strauss | Dr. Leora Batnitzky 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

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J.J. and Dr. Leora Batnitzky look for hidden truths in Strauss' thought. Dr. Leora Batnitzky is the Ronald O. Perelman Professor of Jewish studies and professor of religion at Princeton University. She is the author of Leo Strauss and Emmanuel Levinas: Philosophy and the Politics of Revelation and Idolatry and Representation: The Philosophy of Fran…

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Imposter Syndrome is not Punk Rock -- Live Coaching with Robin Izsak-Tseng 39:24

6M ago39:24

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Robin Izsak-Tseng is the VP of Revenue Marketing at G2. She is a leader with a lot of expertise to offer, but having so many young tech dudes around makes her feel like an imposter. She wonders if she is holding herself back from the next level of leadership.In this bold and revealing session, Robin, Sue, and Leah Pearlman talk about the perks of b…

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20. The Zohar | Dr. Daniel Matt 1:10:59

6M ago1:10:59

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J.J. and Dr. Daniel Matt become wiser and gain understanding while discussing the Kabbalistic ideas of The Zohar . Daniel Matt is a prominent scholar of Kabbalah and the Zohar. He has been featured in Time and Newsweek and on National Public Radio. His books include The Essential Kabbalah (translated into eight languages), Zohar: Annotated and Expl…

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Selling Yourself by Showing Up as Yourself, Live Coaching with Shawna Barnhart 35:24

7M ago35:24

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Shawna Barnhart is a seasoned product leader in tech who loves team building, cross-functional project orchestration, and deep, revealing client conversations. Like many leaders in tech, she was recently a part of a reduction in force.Shawna is trying to balance “holding on” and “letting go” in the midst of that transition. During this honest and j…

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19. Anti-Maimonides | Dr. Tamar Rudavsky 1:01:53

7M ago1:01:53

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J.J. and Dr. Tamar Rudavsky trace the responses to Maimonides among Medieval Jewish Philosophers. T.M. Rudavsky is Professor of Philosophy at The Ohio State University. She specializes in medieval Jewish philosophy and has edited three volumes: Divine Omniscience and Omnipotence in Medieval Philosophy: Islamic, Jewish, and Christian Perspectives(19…

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18. The German Haskalah | Dr. Michah Gottlieb 1:09:14

8M ago1:09:14

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J.J. and Dr. Michah Gottlieb shed light on the origins of the Haskalah in Berlin, and examine Mendelssohn's role in it. Michah Gottlieb is Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Jewish Thought and Philosophy at NYU. An expert on the German Haskalah and its reverberations, he has authored several books and dozens of articles. His bo…

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Gaining Clarity on the Next Phase of Growth, One Way or Another with Rachel Beisel 40:18

8M ago40:18

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Rachel Beisel is a seasoned executive who has achieved a lot of her goals and feels like she’s at her next phase of growth. She climbed all of Colorado’s 14-ers, ended her marriage, rang many professional bells, and wrote a book. She’s looking at rewriting her bio in a literal and metaphorical sense. In this live coaching session, Rachel shares the…

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17. The Real Maimonides | Dr. Noah Feldman 59:01

8M ago59:01

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J.J. and Dr. Noah Feldman attempt uncover what Maimonides was really trying to do in his halakhic and philosophical works. Noah Feldman is Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Chairman of the Society of Fellows, and founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law, all at Harvard University. He specializes in constitutiona…

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How Close Should a Leader Be to Colleagues, Live Executive Coaching with Ajay Manglani 37:29

8M ago37:29

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Ajay Manglani, an exec in the generative AI space, joins Sue Heilbronner and Leah Pearlman for another episode of live executive coaching.Ajay, who brings a warmth, relatability, and sensitivity to this podcast and, seemingly, his leadership, raises two issues we hear often from company leaders.First, he discusses his effort to strike what he sees …

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16. Sigmund Freud | Dr. Naomi Seidman 1:11:33

8M ago1:11:33

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J.J. and Dr. Naomi Seidman wonder why Jews want to claim Freud so badly, and if that claim has merit. Dr. Naomi Seidman is the Chancellor Jackman Professor of the Arts in the Department for the Study of Religion and the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies at the University of Toronto, and a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow. Her publications include…

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15. Classics & Rabbinics | Dr. Simon Goldhill 1:03:10

9M ago1:03:10

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J.J. and Dr. Simon Goldhill try to nail down exactly what Midrash really is and try to place the classical Rabbis in their historical context. Simon Goldhill is a Professor in Greek Literature and Culture and Fellow and Director of Studies in Classics at King's College. His latest book is Victorian Culture and Classical Antiquity: Art, Opera, Ficti…

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The Vulnerability of a Miss: Executive Coaching with Yong Kim, CEO of Wonolo 39:07

9M ago39:07

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Pull back the curtain on conscious leadership executive coaching with a new leader every episode. In this ep, Yong Kim, CEO of Wonolo, joins Leah Pearlman and Sue Heilbronner for a deep and vulnerable live executive coaching session. Yong, who describes himself as the "Chief Empathy Officer" of Wonolo shares his concerns about a miss on quarterly n…

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