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Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Neshama Carlebach wants to be a singing rabbi—just like her father 17 Sep
Neshama Carlebach reflects on her journey from growing up as the daughter of the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach to embracing her own path as a singer and so...
17 Sep
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Trailblazing artist Neshama Carlebach opens up about her next spiritual goal: the rabbinate 17 Sep
Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, discusses her journey from musician to future rabbi, spurred by a realization of deep-roo...
17 Sep
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Jesse Brown lost 9% of his supporters after he began spotlighting antisemitism. Here's why he won't stop 4 Sep
Jesse Brown, a prominent media critic, discusses the backlash he faced after highlighting antisemitic incidents in Canada, which led to a significant loss of...
4 Sep
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Jesse Brown lost 9% of his supporters after he began spotlighting antisemitism. Here's why he won't stop 4 Sep
In this episode, Jesse Brown discusses how his commitment to spotlighting antisemitism in Canada led to a backlash from his progressive supporters, resulting...
4 Sep
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Victor Gross is reimagining religion as a force of unity—not division 20 Aug
Rabbi Victor Gross explores the concept of "deep ecumenism," emphasizing interfaith cooperation and the notion that all religions can contribute positive val...
20 Aug
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Victor Gross is reimagining religion as a force of unity—not division 20 Aug
Rabbi Victor Gross in Boulder, CO, is fostering unity by reimagining traditional religious structures and embracing "deep ecumenism," a term denoting a highe...
20 Aug
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Mary Darling reflects on conflict and division from the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa 7 Aug
Mary Darling, a Canadian TV producer of Baha'i faith, reflects on the irony of the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa being close to potential conflict with Lebano...
7 Aug
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Mary Darling reflects on conflict and division from the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa 7 Aug
Mary Darling, a Canadian television producer and member of the Baha'i faith, discusses the Baha'i perspective on conflict and unity from the Baha'i World Cen...
7 Aug
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Jews were once embraced by progressive activists. Did Oct. 7 permanently change that? 14 Jun
Bernie Farber, former chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, discusses the organization's lack of response to the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, and his...
14 Jun
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Jews were once embraced by progressive activists. Did Oct. 7 permanently change that? 14 Jun
Bernie Farber reflects on his resignation from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and the broader challenges that face progressive Jews amid rising antisemitism ...
14 Jun
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion 3 Jun
Ralph Benmergui interviews John Longhurst, Canada's last remaining faith reporter, about the evolving landscape of religion reporting and the changes in Cana...
3 Jun
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion 3 Jun
John Longhurst, Canada's last remaining faith reporter, discusses his unconventional path to sustaining religious reporting in the nation's newspapers amidst...
3 Jun
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues 22 May
Rabbi Beni Wajnberg shares insightful perspectives from his diverse rabbinic journey, advocating for a model of synagogue participation that values personal ...
22 May
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues 22 May
Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explores the concept of being a shareholder in Jewish synagogues rather than merely paying dues, encouraging active engagement and presen...
22 May
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah 6 May
Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, discusses the intergenerational trauma she carries and how Yom HaShoah offers her a sense of community. She...
6 May
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment 21 Apr
Jonathan Schorsch, founder of the Green Sabbath Project, advocates for environmental activism through the practice of Shabbat, suggesting a technological and...
21 Apr
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast 10 Apr
Alan Zweig and Ralph Benmergui reflect on their long-standing friendship and creative collaborations, exploring their youthful journeys in India that took th...
10 Apr
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust 19 Mar
British author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut horror novel 'Fervour,' which blends Orthodox Jewish mysticism, family complexities, and Holocaust trauma. Thro...
19 Mar
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt 4 Mar
Diane Flacks discusses her new one-woman show, 'Guilt (A Love Story),' exploring themes of Jewish guilt, divorce, and motherhood through humor and personal r...
4 Mar
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world 20 Feb
Mark Breslin, founder of Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs, reflects on the role of Jewish identity and comedy in the face of rising antisemitism. He shares personal ex...
20 Feb
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones 'Some bearded person sitting on a throne in the sky is a kindergarten God': Rabbi Zelig Golden explains earth-based Judaism 8 Feb
Rabbi Zelig Golden delves into the concept of earth-based Judaism, exploring its roots in Jewish traditions and its potential for fostering cultural and envi...
8 Feb
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis 24 Jan
Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the necessity of integrating spirituality into our approach to the climate crisis, advocating for a deep connection with the na...
24 Jan
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Coping during difficult times: Lynda Fishman and Dr. Barbara Landau on communal trauma in the wake of war 18 Oct 2023
In response to the current high tensions in the Jewish community due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, experts Lynda Fishman and Dr. Barbara ...
18 Oct 2023
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones The return of Ralph Benmergui: Not That Kind of Rabbi is back 5 Oct 2023
"Not That Kind of Rabbi," hosted by Ralph Benmergui, is returning with a new season on The CJN Podcast Network, focusing on Jewish Canadians and delving into...
5 Oct 2023
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Lawrence, Florence, Shoreview: The Lawrence Morgenstern Shiva 30 Nov 2022
In a recent podcast episode of NTKR, Lawrence Morgenstern, a beloved stand-up comic who recently passed away, is fondly remembered by his longtime partner Ro...
30 Nov 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones High Holidays Edition 19 Sep 2022
The text discusses the upcoming Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the Days of Awe, with Yom Kippur being a day of fasting for 25 hour...
19 Sep 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Avrum Rosensweig 29 Aug 2022
Avrum Rosensweig is a guest on the Not That Kind of Rabbi podcast, where he discusses his views on God, his personal journey towards and away from the concep...
29 Aug 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Aaron Levy 10 Apr 2022
Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on t...
10 Apr 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Brian Fraser 24 Feb 2022
Brian Fraser is a versatile individual, serving as a Minister and organizational development expert while also being an avid runner and jazz enthusiast. In a...
24 Feb 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Jeremy Hotz 10 Feb 2022
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder. Despite this, he i...
10 Feb 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Lara Rae 27 Jan 2022
Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual. The author expresses admiration for Lara Rae and hints at a forthcoming reunion or e...
27 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Aaron Lightstone from Jaffa Road 13 Jan 2022
Aaron Lightstone leads the band Jaffa Road, named after a street in Israel, known for blending middle eastern, south asian, and jazz influences in their musi...
13 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones David Eisenstadt 30 Dec 2021
"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediate...
30 Dec 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Avrum Rosensweig 15 Dec 2021
Avrum Rosensweig is described as embodying the role of a Rabbi through his actions and intentions rather than formal education. Despite not holding the offic...
15 Dec 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Cantor Aaron Bensoussan 2 Dec 2021
Cantor Aaron Bensoussan, a sacred singer originally from Morocco, is praised for his magical voice and heartfelt renditions of prayers. After leaving Morocco...
2 Dec 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Nettie Cronish 18 Nov 2021
Nettie Cronish is a noted food enthusiast who skillfully combines spirit, ethics, knowledge, and passion to create delicious vegetarian recipes. Her latest e...
18 Nov 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Michael Coren 4 Nov 2021
In his latest book "The Rebel Christ," Reverend Michael Coren cleverly advocates for equal marriage, the right to abortion, and presents supporting scripture...
4 Nov 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Annette Poizner 21 Oct 2021
Annette Poizner, a Social Worker, Therapist, Kabbalist, and Chinese medicine enthusiast, combines elements of pop culture icon Mary Tyler Moore, deep mystica...
21 Oct 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Yesh 28 Sep 2021
Yesh, an American individual, has written a book called "Unthinkable Dreams" which recounts the profound impact of his mother's passing shortly before the ev...
28 Sep 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Billy Newton-Davis 1 Sep 2021
Billy Newton-Davis is a highly talented singer who has won four Juno Awards. His musical journey started with gospel at age five, followed by Motown at thirt...
1 Sep 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Mackenzie Gray 12 Aug 2021
Mackenzie Gray is a versatile artist who works as an actor, director, and theatre teacher. Recently, he faced a near-death experience and eventually had to u...
12 Aug 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rev. Drew Jacques 29 Jul 2021
In this episode of "Not That Kind of Rabbi," Rev. Drew Jacques joins Ralph for a discussion on topics like the future of the Church, addressing past wrongs, ...
29 Jul 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Peter Wood 15 Jul 2021
Peter Wood is a saxophone player who is passionate about Kansas swing music and serves as a Reverend at Mackay United Church in Ottawa. Both aspects of his l...
15 Jul 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Nakuset 5 Jul 2021
Nakuset is a powerful figure who manages a women's shelter for Indigenous people in Montreal. She shares her experience of being removed from her Saskatchewa...
5 Jul 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Jonathan Torrens 24 Jun 2021
Jonathan Torrens, a Canadian personality, has used his time in the spotlight to focus on love, balance, and creativity. In a recent interview, he reflects on...
24 Jun 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Rabbi Redux - Lou Schizas: Life is Just Choices-or-Not 17 Jun 2021
Lou Schizas, a capitalist figure, presents a perspective that life is a series of individual choices with little room for external influences. He emphasizes ...
17 Jun 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Dr. Fleet Maull 4 Jun 2021
Fleet Maull, once a drug smuggling kingpin, turned Buddhist teacher and academic, served 14 years in prison and now focuses on bringing mindfulness and compa...
4 Jun 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Simon Rakoff 20 May 2021
Comedian Simon Rakoff is noted for shifting from his usual comedic tone to engage in serious discussions about the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. ...
20 May 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Michael Coren 6 May 2021
The podcast episode features Reverend Michael Coren discussing post-COVID scenarios, Israel and Palestine, and whether capitalism is a suitable framework for...
6 May 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Gary Barwin 22 Apr 2021
Gary Barwin, a multifaceted individual excelling in various fields like authorship, poetry, composing, artistry, holding a Ph.D., and teaching, presents his ...
22 Apr 2021