In Part 2 of Justin’s discussion with Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, they explore what “Triumph” means in Judaism and the Jewish approach to transforming society. Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg is a preeminent Jewish thinker, theologian, activist, president of the J.J. Greenberg Institute for the Advancement of Jewish Life, and is senior scholar in residence at […]
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Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the past half century, joins Justin to celebrate the release of his magnum opus, “The Triumph Of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism,” and shares how all of Jewish theology and practice is ultimately about choosing life. Rabbi Irving Yitz Greenberg is president […]
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For the majority of Americans, the economy is the number one issue in this election cycle. Justin is joined by Rabbi David Rosenn, President and CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society, which creates economic stability and opportunity for lower income New Yorkers within and beyond the Jewish community through interest-free loans, and is one […]
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Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award-winning Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva Yom Kippur workshop. 2
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Justin Pines is joined by Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer to discuss their book “ It Takes Two To Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses”, a one volume tour of the entire Torah. 1
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Tzipi Livni, an Israeli politician widely regarded as one of the most influential women in Israel since Golda Meir, joins Justin to discuss her experiences on 10/7, her reflections after one year, and the possibilities for the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 0
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Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their album Out of the Darkness. Distant Cousins band members Dov Rosenblatt led the band Blue Fringe, Duvid Swirsky was a founding member of […]
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Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence at the Jewish Education Project, and recent recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award which recognizes exceptional Jewish educators, joins Justin to discuss the lessons learned of the past year as we prepare to educate our youth and also prepare them for the High Holidays. 2
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The beginning of the Jewish month of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day period with increased focus on Teshuva, repentance, leading up to the High Holidays. Shai Held, President and Dean, at the Hadar Institute joins Justin to discuss different approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, as well as Teshuva after October 7, […]
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Rabbi David Ingber, Senior Director for Jewish Life at 92NY, and founding rabbi of Romemu, the largest Renewal synagogue in the United States, discusses his Jewish journey, and what he has learned from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and navigating allyship as a proud Jew in Liberal circles. 2
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