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Rabbi Dr. David Seidenberg discusses the integration of ecology into Jewish spirituality, emphasizing the importance of reconciling environmental consciousne...

Amichai Lau-Lavie, a gay man from an Orthodox rabbinical family, discusses creating Lab/Shul, a "God-optional" experimental Jewish community in New York. Lau...

Amichai Lau-Lavie, a descendant of rabbis, challenges traditional Judaism by integrating his identity as an out gay man and Rabbinic figure through his innov...

Amichai Lau-Lavie, an openly gay Jewish leader, redefines Jewish spirituality by blending traditional practices with contemporary inclusivity through his cre...

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg discusses how Jewish Renewal tradition integrates environmentalism as a central tenet of Judaism, emphasizing an Earth-based spiritual ...

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg discusses his journey from Orthodox Judaism to becoming a leader in the Jewish Renewal movement, focusing on integrating eco-spirituali...

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, a new Renewal rabbi, discusses how environmentalism is at the core of Judaism, especially pertinent with the approach of Tu b'Shevat. ...

Dr. Robert Enright delves into the power of forgiveness as a means of personal healing, emphasizing that it doesn't negate the pursuit of justice. He highlig...

Dr. Robert Enright discusses the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing it as a powerful choice that can coexist with the pursuit of justice. He elaborates on t...

Dr. Robert Enright explores the powerful role of forgiveness in both personal healing and justice, emphasizing its potential to mend deeply entrenched hatred...

The episode explores Gary Topp's critical role in shaping Toronto's cultural scene during the 1970s and 1980s through his work as a music promoter and indepe...

Ralph Benmergui converses with influential Toronto music promoter Gary Topp, reflecting on his role in revolutionizing the city's cultural landscape during t...

Gary Topp revolutionized Toronto's cultural scene in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing countercultural acts to Canada and transforming venues like the Roxy Theat...

Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman co-founded Choir! Choir! Choir! in a living room, transforming it into a vast community experience where strangers unite in s...

Nobu Adilman discusses the growth of Choir! Choir! Choir! from a humble living room gathering to a large-scale community singing event, emphasizing the power...

Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman founded the social singing group Choir! Choir! Choir!, which transformed from a casual living room gathering into a renowned ...

Mark Leiren-Young revisits his 1996 play 'Shylock' by updating it into 'Playing Shylock,' starring Saul Rubinek, to reflect contemporary issues such as cance...

Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism....

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytel...

Allan Novak's documentary, "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," highlights the extraordinary resilience and survival of his mother and her siblings...

Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust surv...

Allan Novak, a veteran director, turned his lens inward to document his family, known as the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings, in his film '...

Michael Coren, once a bombastic right-wing media personality, shares his spiritual journey from being born to a Jewish cab driver's son in England, convertin...

Michael Coren, an Anglican priest with a complex spiritual journey from Judaism to various forms of Christianity, discusses the themes of forgiveness and mor...

Michael Coren, formerly a right-wing Christian media personality, reflects on his diverse religious journey and ultimate conversion to Anglicanism, which is ...

Eva Almos, a voice actress and daughter of Holocaust survivors, illuminates how her mother's positivity amidst trauma influenced her latest work on an audio ...

Eva Almos discusses how her experience as the daughter of two Holocaust survivors influenced her latest project, an audio drama, where she channels her mothe...

Eva Almos, an accomplished voice actress with a diverse entertainment career, discusses her new project, "Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story," and how she cha...

Artist Devon Spier discusses finding spiritual meaning and creative inspiration in the liminal spaces between suffering and peace, particularly through her e...

Devon Spier, grappling with long COVID, uses her time of forced reflection to explore spirituality and God through the creation of her art exhibit "18 Plus O...

Devon Spier, grappling with the challenges of long COVID, explores the concept of finding spiritual meaning in liminal spaces, leading to the creation of her...

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of famed Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, discusses her journey from acclaimed musician to aspiring rabbi, driven by a desire to fight for...

Neshama Carlebach discusses her journey from defying expectations in Orthodox Judaism to becoming a rabbi, inspired by recent global events and personal conv...

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, discusses her journey from musician to future rabbi, spurred by a realization of deep-roo...

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...

Jesse Brown, a prominent media critic, discusses the backlash he faced after highlighting antisemitic incidents in Canada, which led to a significant loss of...

Jesse Brown, a prominent media critic, lost 9% of his supporters after highlighting antisemitic incidents in Canada, a move that sparked outrage from some of...

Jesse Brown, known for his media critique through Canadaland, discusses the backlash he experienced from his progressive audience after highlighting antisemi...

In this episode, Jesse Brown discusses how his commitment to spotlighting antisemitism in Canada led to a backlash from his progressive supporters, resulting...

Rabbi Victor Gross in Boulder, CO, is fostering unity by reimagining traditional religious structures and embracing "deep ecumenism," a term denoting a highe...

Rabbi Victor Gross discusses how deep ecumenism fosters religious tolerance and unity by sharing a Lutheran church space for his Jewish congregation. This ep...

Rabbi Victor Gross explores the concept of "deep ecumenism," emphasizing interfaith cooperation and the notion that all religions can contribute positive val...

Rabbi Victor Gross discusses the concept of "deep ecumenism" as a transformative approach to interfaith dialogue, promoting religious unity rather than divis...

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...

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...

Mary Darling, a Canadian TV producer and Baha'i, discusses the spiritual and practical implications of the Baha'i faith amidst Israel's tensions with Lebanon...

Mary Darling, a Canadian TV producer of the Baha'i faith, discusses the irony of the Baha'i headquarters in Haifa being near a potential warzone in Israel, r...

Bernie Farber discusses his departure from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network following its silence post-October 7th, examining the shift in progressive activism...

Bernie Farber reflects on his resignation from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and the broader challenges that face progressive Jews amid rising antisemitism ...

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...