Best The Movement For Reform Judaism Podcasts (2024)

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S3: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes 28:04

19d ago28:04

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If nothing else is sure in life, you can be certain that change at some point will come for us all. After 18 years in her job, Rabbi Miriam is heading for something new and as the rabbis reveal how Jewish ritual is the ultimate guide to change-management they reflect on how good endings make for a strong start.…

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S2 Ep12: Israel's Democracy. And crumpets. 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

28:06

When faced with a difficult conversation, what better way to deflect than to talk about what you had for breakfast? In this final conversation in the current series, the rabbis discuss why it is so hard to talk about Israel and its complex democracy. And they take up the challenge of doing so, at a time when Israelis all over the world are protesti…

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S2 Ep11: Jewish Time Travel at Purim 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

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At every moment in Judaism we time travel because we're living between the world as it was and the world as it is. Yet, every year on the 14th of Adar, Purim turns everything on its head... With many thanks to the Queen of Jewish Early Childhood Music, Ellen Allard for permission to use 'The Whole Megillah':IG: @ellenallardmusic • FB:@ellenallardmu…

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S2 Ep10: Liturgy and Jazz - Creating a new Prayerbook with Rabbi Mark Goldsmith 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

Creating liturgy is a long process but like any creative art, it draws inspiration from a great many sources. In the context of Judaism, many minds and hearts play their parts too and in this episode Rabbi Mark Goldsmith crosses the threshold to join the Rabbiters in a very special conversation about the creation of a new prayer book for the High H…

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S2 Ep9: Happy birthday to the Trees. And to Rabbi Debbie. Lifehack the future at Tu'Bishvat. 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

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Are you a spendaholic with your carbon budget or do you save for the future? What are your favourite life-hacks and why is Judaism's answer to a better life so radical for some? Join the rabbis this week at TuBishvat to wish a big Rabbiting On! happy birthday both to Rabbi Debbie and to the trees! With thanks to Jackson Mercer for permission to use…

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S2 Ep8: The power of connection with Louise Kermode 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

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People who live in communities tend to live longer and Jewish community can be a protective factor but it's not always the case. Western cultures often value personal independence over communal interdependence and yet more people than ever are self-reporting the need for support with their mental health. Louise Kermode from Jewish mental health cha…

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S2 Ep7: The Jewish Communities of Ethiopia with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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Jewish communities in Ethiopia, descended from the Tribe of Dan, migrated south during the Biblical period. Today, they remain devout communities many of whom wish to move to Israel. Many are entrepreneurs and university-educated but faced with poverty and complexities with Israeli immigration laws, they are being supported by charitable organisati…

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S2 Ep6: Chanukah 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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After Rabbiting On Live the rabbis are still buzzing and whether it’s to do with fire safety or being out and proud with your Judaism, this Chanukah is all about being intentional. Happy Chanukah from the Rabbiting On Team and all at MRJ. Support The MRJ Chanukah Appeal Download your Chanukah Booklet…

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S2 Ep5: Rabbiting On Live! Part 2 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism - what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Recorded on location at JW3 with music from Daniel Cainer and Cantor Zoe Jacobs, join us for Rabbiting…

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S2 Ep4: Rabbiting On Live! Part 1 42:37

1+ y ago42:37

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Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Also available as a video podcast: https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/podcasts/rabbiting-on/ Recorded on l…

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S2 Ep3: The Reality of TV 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

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Does what's on TV tell us something about ourselves? Is it healthy to watch so much news and do MPs eating animal body parts in exchange for redemption make us want to laugh or cry? Find out what the Rabbis think in this episode of Rabbiting On. Come meet the rabbis in person for an evening of lively chat about love, friendship, relationship and th…

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S2 Ep2: G?d 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

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Whether it's the language we use for God or ideas about an interventionist God, the rabbis share their thoughts on what feels natural and what about believing is harder to swallow as they head into one huge conversation. TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE RABBITING ON LIVE! Thursday 1st December @JW3 - £12. Join the rabbis for an evening of lively convers…

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S2 Ep1: The Rabbis are Back! 35:34

1+ y ago35:34

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The Rabbis are back for Season 2 of Rabbiting On with news of disaster, spiritual renewal, hilarity and rest over the summer. For some big news coming up for the show this Season and important guidance on how not to be the ‘muffin mum’, have a listen, share and get in touch on media@rjuk.org Show Links: Anthony Nolan: https://www.anthonynolan.org/ …

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S2: Rabbiting On Season 2 Trailer 0:52

2y ago0:52

0:52

The Rabbis are back - subscribe and tune in from 21st October!By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep25: Series Finale - Happy Birthday Rabbiting On! 26:46

2y ago26:46

26:46

Join us for the finale of series one of Rabbiting on, as we look back together over a truly remarkable year.By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep24: Episode 24 - The Life and Work of Anne Frank 31:42

2y ago31:42

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Anne Frank's diary was first published in English, this week, 70 years ago in 1952. Today, the book is one of the most famous in the world and the ideas that its author proposes inspire empathy, joy, and hope and speak truth of the human condition. While Rabbi Debbie is away on the March of the Living in Poland, Chief Executive of the Anne Frank Tr…

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S1 Ep23: Episode 23 - Passover, new beginnings, sunflower seeds and your mother's fried things 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

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We are what we eat and the foods we choose at Passover remind us of those facing war and oppression while offering insight into our family dynamics and even our identity as a people. As family traditions are passed down through the generations, what action will your seder table inspire this Pesach?By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep22: Episode 22 - Football, music, liturgy, marmalade, Torah and digital art - The Passions and Gifts of our Rabbis and Cantors 36:06

2+ y ago36:06

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What's the connection between a jar of marmalade and the dynamics of community, the difference between equality and equity, the power of music and idolatry of industrialisation? Our Rabbis and Cantors each bring a unique gift to the world. On this week's show they share these passions with the Rabbiting On audience from their annual conference Kall…

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S1 Ep21: Episode 21 - Purim, power and drag! 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

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The Purim story is one of power, subversion, and ultimately survival but who is the real feminist hero and is all this fact, folklore or just plain old drag? Combine activism with humour and you have a force for change on your hands. And possibly a wig on your head. Happy Purim from all of us at Rabbiting On. To watch this episode with subtitles an…

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S1 Ep20: Episode 20 - Women Rabbis with the UK's first, Rabbi Jackie Tabick 34:36

2+ y ago34:36

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For International Women's Day 2022, Rabbi Jackie Tabick, the UK's first ordained women rabbi, shares memories of the early days of her career and the things people say and do to women rabbis, reminding us how far we've come and how far we are yet to go. Hands of G-d Holy Sparks Press Release: http://huc.edu/news/2022/01/04/holy-sparks-celebrating-f…

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S1 Ep19: Episode 19 - Rabbiting Re-Run - The Power of Youth Movements 26:27

2+ y ago26:27

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This Rabbiting Re-Run is from July 2021 when Rabbi Robyn interviewed her husband Anthony about his early experiences of being in a youth movement. Like so many of those who grew up in Jewish Youth Movements, the skills and experiences Anthony learnt through youth leadership set a course for success in his professional career. This episode of Rabbit…

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S1 Ep18: Episode 18 - The Joys, and hazards, of being a rabbi 38:06

2+ y ago38:06

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What are the joys and occupational hazards of being a rabbi? Whether in synagogue, on the school-run, on holiday, or just on the sofa, being a rabbi means bringing your whole self to the job every day of the week.By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep17: Episode 17 - Personal Growth, TuBishvat and Texas 42:13

2+ y ago42:13

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What do we need to grow, what brings us down and what builds us back up? After a week in which we celebrated TuBishvat, we also stand in solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. This week the rabbis discuss personal growth, the power of eulogies and how they would like to be remembered. https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/honeycomb…

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S1 Ep16: Episode 16 - Mental Health Shabbat 46:51

2+ y ago46:51

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Judaism is full of ideas to connect body and soul. Ahead of Mental Health shabbat, the rabbis welcome to the show Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Sharon Daniels to discuss how we can care for both our physical and our mental health. Show Notes: If you are in need of immediate help you can contact one of the below services: Call 999 or NHS Direc…

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S1 Ep15: 80 Years of The Movement for Reform Judaism 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

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In the midst of World War II, at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on 4th January 1942, delegates from six disparate Jewish communities attended an historic conference that marked the beginning of the Movement for Reform Judaism as we know it today as it was felt that 'concerted effort by the congregations here represented would be of great value for…

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S1 Ep14: Episode 14 - Human Rights 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

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10th December marks Human Rights Day when, in 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is the most translated document in the world and proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being. In this episode of Rabbiting On, Rabbi Robyn, shares her experiences as a Human Rights Lawyer, a…

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S1 Ep13: Episode 13 - Chanukah 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

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Chanukah is a time for dedication, be it the rededication of the temple, a renewed commitment to protect the natural world, to bring light into our lives or simply to wear matching Chanukah jumpers. Hear all about the Rabbis' plans for this Chanukah, their views on whether we should even look at xmas lights, or contemplate kosher turkey or xmas bag…

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S1 Ep12: Episode 12 - Weddings 34:46

2+ y ago34:46

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This week on Rabbiting On, Rabbis Robyn, Debbie and Miriam talk about the joys (and scary moments) of conducting weddings and mixed-faith blessings. Find out what they would do differently at their own weddings, why both partners receive a ring, the complex laws that govern marriage, the real basis of the veil and how Brit Ahava, a Covenant of Love…

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S1 Ep11: Episode 11 - If Not Now, Tell Me When! 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

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This week the rabbis talk about what makes them angry and what gives them hope. As world leaders assemble in Glasgow to face up to the Climate Emergency, the rabbis wonder how we incentivise each other to act in the interests of others. Calculate your own carbon footprint for free by visiting: https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/ For information about t…

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S1 Ep10: Episode 10 - Audacious Hospitality and Compassion Culture 29:07

3y ago29:07

29:07

The rabbis are back after the High Holy Days with Yolanda Savage-Narva from the Union for Reform Judaism to talk about racial equity and inclusion. As society continues to stand up against racism in the shade of the murder of George Floyd in 2020, this week's episode asks us to be really honest with our personal approach to being anti-racist, what …

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S1 Ep9: Episode 9 - Fasting and Remembering on Yom Kippur 34:33

3y ago34:33

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Facing Yom Kippur is physically, psychologically and spiritually challenging, and highly personal. In this episode, the rabbis discuss their personal approach to embodying Yom Kippur with intentionality and compassion, and how this year carries with it beauty and pain, as we remember those we have lost. Resources and links discussed in the programm…

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S1 Ep8: Episode 8 - Behind the Scenes at the High Holy Days 30:16

3y ago30:16

30:16

Join the Rabbis as they share their last minute preparations for the High Holy Days, remember the horrors of 9/11 ahead of its 20th anniversary and contemplate another Rosh Hashannah full of uncertainty, in this Rabbiting On special. For information on Synagogue reopenings and services visit: www.reformjudaism.org.uk…

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S1 Ep7: Episode 7 - Music with Daniel Cainer 26:54

3y ago26:54

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Music is mysterious yet universal and its power to move us has been evident for centuries in the way we pray, in our culture and as a voice for change. Joining the podcast this week, is a celebrated and award-winning performer, broadcaster and songwriter; Daniel Cainer joins the rabbis for a chat about how he approaches his work and the way music c…

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S1 Ep6: Episode 6 - The Power of Youth (movements)! 30:38

3y ago30:38

30:38

Youth Movements provide unique spaces for young people to feel included, celebrated and to make friends. So many adults who grew up in Jewish youth movements like RSY-Netzer, and others, go on to flourish professionally and live out their values as activists and leaders. Leadership (Hadracha), interpersonal and social skills, creativity, a sense of…

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S1 Ep5: Episode 5 - It's okay to be sad - Tisha B'Av 32:40

3y ago32:40

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How do we hold love, fear and grief and make space for them in our lives? Be it through wailing and crying or singing and eating, ahead of 18th July, the rabbis discuss the significance of remembering the destruction of the ancient temples, and what Tisha B'Av means to us today.By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep4: Episode 4 - LGBTQIA+ Pride 29:09

3y ago29:09

29:09

This week on Rabbiting On, the rabbis are joined by their first guest - former RAF firefighter and Lord Mayor of Manchester Carl Austin-Behan OBE to talk about Pride, solidarity between communities, inclusive language, visibility and acceptance. Carl Austin-Behan Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue Finchley Reform Synagogue Manchester Reform Synagogu…

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S1 Ep3: Episode 3 - Parenting 34:53

3y ago34:53

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The challenges and joys of parenting present themselves to many of us in different forms. This week the rabbis contemplate raising children in community, how the pandemic has affected families, and seeing G-d in the eyes of others.By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep2: Episode 2 - Volunteering 30:46

3y ago30:46

30:46

In this second episode of Rabbiting On, the rabbis reflect on the many ways volunteers contribute to the wellbeing of the community. Ahead of National Volunteers' Week, they recognise and give thanks to the multitude of people who share their time and their skills for free.By The Movement for Reform Judaism

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S1 Ep1: Episode 1 - Shavuot 26:36

3y ago26:36

26:36

The Movement for Reform Judaism proudly presents our brand-new podcast “Rabbiting On” with Rabbis Robyn Ashworth-Steen, Miriam Berger and Debbie Young-Somers. This week, reflecting on the anguish of the state of affairs in Israel and Palestine, the run up to Shavuot and the Covid rules being relaxed on Monday, join us by tagging @ReformMovement on …

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L’hitraot, for Now... 1:51

4y ago1:51

1:51

After four years of bringing you a new episode nearly every week, this podcast is taking a little break. Listen to this episode to learn more about our hiatus and where to find us in the meantime.

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The Antidote to Kvetching 9:22

4y ago9:22

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Most of us today aren’t tasked with wandering through the desert, like the ancient Israelites were... but we still find plenty to kvetch about! What if, instead of focusing on small annoyances, we turned to community-building and togetherness? This episode first aired in May 2018.

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The Blessing of Blessing One Another 10:05

4y ago10:05

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Parashat Naso, the longest of all the Torah portions, features a famous blessing – but what does it mean for us to bless one another? Is it a power reserved for clergy, or is it something any of us can do? In this episode, which first aired in May 2017, Rabbi Rick Jacobs talks about what kind of actions constitute a blessing and who, exactly, we ha…

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How the Book of Ruth Connects Us All Today 22:31

4y ago22:31

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Chag Sameach and welcome to a special Shavuot edition of On the Other Hand! On this week’s holiday episode, Rabbi Rick Jacobs talks about Ruth, her connection to this unique Jewish festival, and what her story of unity and bridge-building means for us as we celebrate Shavuot today.

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Where the Mishnah Meets the #MeToo Movement 14:09

4y ago14:09

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Parashat Naso includes a passage about the sotah, the "errant woman" who is accused of adultery. It's a complex and problematic part of ancient Judaism, says Rabbi Rick Jacobs, so sometimes it's deliberately avoided. In this episode, though, which originally aired in June 2019, we deliberatly dive into figuring out what it means to us today.…

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Our Multiracial Jewish Community 14:27

4y ago14:27

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The Torah commands us to take a census of the “whole Israelite community” – but who does the counting, and who, exactly, is counted? In this episode, which first aired in June 2019, Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on the Jewish community's chronic undercounting Jews of Color, as reported by a recent study. What does it mean to make equitable choices, an…

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