Show Notes
This episode explores several questions about faith and meaning. Do people who believe in a higher power and prayer have more meaning in their lives? Can someone fully experience the richness of Jewish ritual and festival observance without belief in God and Halacha? Is it appropriate to adapt sacred texts, such as rewriting the Shema, to better reflect contemporary values? Who is ultimately responsible for the good and bad in our world? Feedback on this episode is welcome at findingour...
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On this penultimate episode of Season 1, we explore the meaning of October 7 and our ever-changing relationship to the land and state of Israel. Feedback on this episode is welcome at [email protected] Episode Music: Hineni Band - Mitachat Lashamayim Hineni Band - Al Kol Ele Jaale Band Slichot Concert in Nachlaot Jerusalem, August 27, 2026.
What role do the books, music, film, and the paintings on our walls play in enhancing our Jewish identity? - Books mentioned in this episode include: As a Driven Leaf, Milton Steinberg The Amen Effect, Sharon Brous The Heart of a Stranger, Angela Buchdahl Chutzpah Girls, Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer - Music featured in this episode: Olivia Rodrigo Adon Olam (Stupid Song) - Covered by Ittay and Charlotte Eizenberg Dolly Parton 9-5 in Yiddish - by Lea K...
Why is our religion so centred on arguments? Is this a weakness or a strength? In what way do arguments help us find meaning in troubled times? What does it mean to “argue well”? The book discussed is Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish art of constructive disagreement by Daniel Taub Full conversation between Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rabbi David Ingber on the Jonah Platt podcast on the subject of “To criticise publicly or privately.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cvgpx...
Why do we travel, and what happens to our sense of identity when we leave our comfort zones? In this episode, we unpack the transformative power of journeys and ask whether we hit the road simply to see new places or to see ourselves differently. From camping trips in Australia to formative journeys across Malaysia and Kenya, we examine why so many foundational Jewish stories are rooted in wandering and exile. Is there a uniquely Jewish lesson in learning through travel? Looking t...