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As you continue on your Jewish journey, join rabbis, cantors and other Jewish educators in exploring many facets of Judaism. Contact us on progressivelyjewish@gmail.com.

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S3 Finale (Rosh Chodesh Av): Creation & Construction

Progressively JewishJul 29, 2022

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S3 Finale (Rosh Chodesh Av): Creation & Construction

S3 Finale (Rosh Chodesh Av): Creation & Construction

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue)  Rabbi Dr. Tali Artman (Sukkat Shalom) & Rabbi Jordan Helfman (South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue).
Jul 29, 202233:56
S3E10 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz: Fertility and Infertility

S3E10 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz: Fertility and Infertility

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich (The Liberal Synagogue Elstree) Guest: Rabbi Miriam Berger (Finchley Reform Synagogue & Trustee, Wellspring UK)
Jul 04, 202222:50
S3E9 Rosh Chodesh Sivan: Coming of Age

S3E9 Rosh Chodesh Sivan: Coming of Age

Host: [Erev Rav] David-Yehuda Stern (Leo Baeck College)  Guests: Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu (Sha'arei Tsedek), Rabbi Dr. Tali Artman Partock (Sukkat Shalom) & Student Rabbi Shulamit Morris-Evans (Leo Baeck College). 
Jun 07, 202221:18
S3E8 Rosh Chodesh Iyar: Ukraine Special

S3E8 Rosh Chodesh Iyar: Ukraine Special

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich (The Liberal Synagogue Elstree)  Guests: Rabbi Anna Wolfson (Mosaic Jewish Community) & Rabbi Igor Zinkov (The Liberal Jewish Synagogue & Co-Chair, Ukraine Crisis Committee of the World Union for Progressive Judaism)
May 03, 202227:07
S3E7 Rosh Chodesh Nisan: Burning & Cleansing (Purification and Pesach)

S3E7 Rosh Chodesh Nisan: Burning & Cleansing (Purification and Pesach)

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue) 

Guests: Rabbi Rachel Benjamin (Mosaic Liberal) & Rabbi Monique Mayer Bristol (West Progressive Jewish Congregation).

Mar 31, 202242:18
S3E6 Rosh Chodesh Adar II : Humour & Justice (Megillat Esther)

S3E6 Rosh Chodesh Adar II : Humour & Justice (Megillat Esther)

Host: Kohenet Yael Tischler, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC) 

Guests: Rachel Creeger (Comedian/Writer) & Shoshana Jedwab (Educator/Musician)

Mar 03, 202239:31
S3E5 Rosh Chodesh Adar I : Creating Ritual (Birth & Pregnancy)

S3E5 Rosh Chodesh Adar I : Creating Ritual (Birth & Pregnancy)

Host: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue) 

Guest: Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner

Feb 02, 202234:11
S3E4 Rosh Chodesh Shevat: Planting & Nurturing (Women & Trees)

S3E4 Rosh Chodesh Shevat: Planting & Nurturing (Women & Trees)

Host: Student Rabbi & Kohenet Yael Tischler (Leo Baeck College) 

Guests: Yael Roberts (Educator, Westminster Synagogue & Visual Artist) & Sara Moon (Writer & Rising Kohenet).

Dec 30, 202137:58
S3E3 Rosh Chodesh Tevet: Death & Rebirth

S3E3 Rosh Chodesh Tevet: Death & Rebirth

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich (The Liberal Synagogue Elstree) Guests: Rabbi Dr. Michael Hilton, Sharon Rose, (The Compassionate Friends, www.tcf.org.uk) & Rev. Bruce Thompson. 
Dec 06, 202136:34
S3E2 Rosh Chodesh Kislev: Remembering the Foremothers

S3E2 Rosh Chodesh Kislev: Remembering the Foremothers

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue)  Guests: Rabbi Leah Jordan (Kehillah North London) & Kohenet Yael Tischler, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)
Nov 05, 202129:43
S3E1 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan: New Moons, Femininity & Womanhood!

S3E1 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan: New Moons, Femininity & Womanhood!

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student (Leo Baeck College). Guests: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue) & Student Rabbi Eleanor Davis (Leo Baeck College).
Oct 04, 202135:47
S2E46 Simchat Torah Special - Season 2 Finale!

S2E46 Simchat Torah Special - Season 2 Finale!

Hosts: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue), Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue) & David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student (Leo Baeck College).
Sep 23, 202124:19
S2E45 Ha'azinu - Truth

S2E45 Ha'azinu - Truth

Host: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue) 

Guest: Reverend Canon Dr. Tim Bull (Director of Ministry and Residentiary Canon at St Albans Cathedral)

Sep 17, 202126:47
S2E44 Vayeilech - Education

S2E44 Vayeilech - Education

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, The Liberal Synagogue Elstree.
Guests: Rabbi Dr. Deborah Khan-Harris, the Principle of Leo Baeck College and Robin Moss, the Chief Executive of Unitas, Barnet's Youth Zone.

Sep 10, 202152:54
S2E43 Nitzavim - Human Nature

S2E43 Nitzavim - Human Nature

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue). Guests: Various! 
Sep 02, 202152:51
S2E42 Ki Tavo - Joy

S2E42 Ki Tavo - Joy

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)  

Guest: Rabbi Etienne Kerber, of Communaute Juive Libérale de Paris (CJL)

Aug 26, 202128:58
S2E41 Ki Teitzei - Home

S2E41 Ki Teitzei - Home

Host: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue) 

Guests: Sara Nathan (Co-Founder, Refugees At Home,) & Rabbi Elliott Karstadt (Alyth Synagogue & Trustee, Together in Barnet)

Aug 19, 202127:05
S2E40 Shoftim - Justice

S2E40 Shoftim - Justice

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue).

Guests: Dr. Edie Friedman (Founder, JCORE) and Rabbi Jackie Tabick (Convenor of the Reform Beit Din). 

Aug 12, 202146:60
S2E39 R'eih - Giving

S2E39 R'eih - Giving

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) 

Guests: Dr. Mike Harris, retired Chief-Executive of Rampton Hospital, Dr. Sheila Marriott, recently retired regional Director, Royal College of Nursing and David Braham, doctor at the NHS A&E hospital in Leeds

Aug 05, 202138:10
S2E38 Eikev - Land of Israel

S2E38 Eikev - Land of Israel

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS). Guests: Rabbis Noa Sattat, IRAC, Yuval Keren, Southgate Progressive and Lea Mulstein, the Ark Synagogue and chair of Arzeinu.
Jul 30, 202147:44
S2E37 Vaetchanan - Torah

S2E37 Vaetchanan - Torah

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue). 

Guests: Avielah Barclay (Soferet STaM) & Marc Michaels (Sofer STaM).

Jul 22, 202138:00
S2E36 D'varim - Leadership

S2E36 D'varim - Leadership

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue). Guests: Debbie Danon (Co-Chair, Makor Hayim) & Rabbi Daniel Lichman (Makor Hayim). 
Jul 15, 202148:34
S2E35 Mattot-Mas’ei - Children

S2E35 Mattot-Mas’ei - Children

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)  Guests: Zoe Jacobs (Community Educator, Finchley Progressive Synagogue) & Maya Gottlieb (Senior Youth Worker, Finchley Reform Synagogue).
Jul 08, 202137:05
S2E34 Pinchas - Tolerance

S2E34 Pinchas - Tolerance

Host: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue)

Guests: Navleen Kaur (Sahara Sisterhood), Ravi Khanna (Convergence Consulting) & Amaranatho Robey (former Buddhist Monk).

Jul 01, 202141:16
S2E33 Balak - Synagogue

S2E33 Balak - Synagogue

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue).

Guests: Rabbi Shulamit Ambalu (Principal Rabbi, Sha’arei Tsedek) and Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman (co-founder "Synagogue 2000/3000" & Professor Emeritus of Liturgy, Worship and Ritual at Hebrew Union College).

Jun 24, 202150:53
S2E32 Chukat - Prayer

S2E32 Chukat - Prayer

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS)

Guests: Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz, Rabbi Elli Tikvah-Sarah (Brighton and Hove Liberal Progressive Synagogue) and Robin Moss

Jun 18, 202148:59
S2E31 Korach - Controversy

S2E31 Korach - Controversy

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)
Guests: Rabbi Leah Jordan (Kehillah North London) and Student Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber (LBC)
Jun 10, 202136:16
S2E30 Sh'lach L'cha - Doubt

S2E30 Sh'lach L'cha - Doubt

Host: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers (Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue) Guests: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue) & Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue.
Jun 03, 202123:05
S2E29 B'ha-lot'cha - Prejudice

S2E29 B'ha-lot'cha - Prejudice

Host: Yael Tischler, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)

Guests: Rachel Rose-Reid (Kohenet, Rabbinical Student, Storyteller & Co-Founder of Yelala) & Annie Cohen (Rising Kohenet, PHD student focusing in Eastern European History)

May 27, 202148:37
S2E28 Naso - Peace

S2E28 Naso - Peace

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) 

Guests: Janet Berenson (Writer, Poet & Educator), Leonid Bimbat (Rabbi, Moscow Centre for Progressive Judaism) and Cllr Sajid Cllr Sajid Mohammed (Founder & CEO, Himmah Food Bank)

May 20, 202145:07
S2E27 Behar-Bechukotai - Freedom & Responsibility

S2E27 Behar-Bechukotai - Freedom & Responsibility

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS) Guests: Reverend Anna Alls (Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham), Rabbi Richard Jacobi (East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue), and Robin Moss (former Director of Strategy of UJIA).
May 06, 202143:20
S2E26 Emor - Sanctification of Time

S2E26 Emor - Sanctification of Time

Host: Yael Tischler, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)

Guests: Rabbi Naomi Goldman (Kol Chai Reform) & Nicky Spencer-Hutchings (trainee Interfaith Minister).

Apr 29, 202133:48
S2E25 Acharei Mot/K'doshim - Life & Death

S2E25 Acharei Mot/K'doshim - Life & Death

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC) 

Guests: Miriam Grabiner, Founder of Hesped.org & Rabbi Colin Eimer, Emeritus Rabbi of Sha’arei Tsedek, Alyth clergy team member & lecturer at LBC.

Apr 22, 202144:42
S2E24 Tazria-Metzora - Health & Suffering

S2E24 Tazria-Metzora - Health & Suffering

Host: Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers, Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue   Guests: Dr. Abi Magrill & Dr. Natalie Shenker.
Apr 15, 202131:27
S2E23 Sh’mini - Holiness

S2E23 Sh’mini - Holiness

Host: Rabbi Mark Goldsmith, Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue  Guests: Rabbi Marcia Plumb, Congregation Mishkan Tefila (Massachusetts)
Apr 08, 202124:15
S2E23 Pesach 5781!

S2E23 Pesach 5781!

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)

Guest: Rabbi Adrian Schell of The Wimbledon Synagogue

Apr 01, 202128:52
S2E22 Tzav - Loyalty

S2E22 Tzav - Loyalty

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi 

Guests: Rabbi Ariel Friedlander and Rabbi Michael Hilton

Mar 25, 202128:12
S2E21 Vayikra - Holiness

S2E21 Vayikra - Holiness

Host: Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers (Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue) 

Guests: Danielle Trainis (Moishe House), Rabbi Eryn London & Jonathan Tebble (member New North London Synagogue). 

Mar 18, 202126:14
S2E20 Vayakhel-Pekudei - Shabbat

S2E20 Vayakhel-Pekudei - Shabbat

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi (Rabbi at East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue)

Guests: Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers (Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue) & The Reverend Graham Buckle (Vicar of St Stephen with St John Westminster)

Mar 11, 202134:31
S2E19 Ki Tissa - Quest

S2E19 Ki Tissa - Quest

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich, Nottingham Liberal Synagogue (NLS)

Guests: Charlie Barker, Cheder Teacher (NLS) & Student Rabbi Matt Turchin (Leo Baeck College) 

Mar 04, 202124:15
S2E18 Purim - Shedding Light On Dark Texts

S2E18 Purim - Shedding Light On Dark Texts

Host: Rabbi Igor Zinkov, The Liberal Jewish Synagogue

Guest: Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen,
the Principle Rabbi of Manchester Reform Synagogue,
a member of the leadership team of Tzelem, the Rabbinic Voice for social and economic justics in the UK
co-chair of Greater Manchester Citizents.

Feb 25, 202122:35
S2E17 T'rumah - How Covid-19 Changed the Way We Pray

S2E17 T'rumah - How Covid-19 Changed the Way We Pray

Host: David-Yehuda Stern, Rabbinical Student, Leo Baeck College (LBC)

Guests: LBC Student Rabbis Tali Artman, Eleanor Davis and Yael Tischler.

Feb 18, 202128:52
S2E16 Mishpatim - Individuality

S2E16 Mishpatim - Individuality

Host: 

Richard Jacobi, Rabbi at East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue

Guests: 

Tanya Sakhnovich, Rabbi at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue,

Pete Tobias, Rabbi at The Elstree Liberal Synagogue.


Feb 12, 202140:14
S2E15 Jewish Task - Torah Portion Yitro

S2E15 Jewish Task - Torah Portion Yitro

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi, East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue

Guests: 

Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen, the Principle Rabbi of Manchester Reform Synagogue, a member of the leadership team of Tzelem, the Rabbinic Voice for social and economic justics in the UK, co-chair of Greater Manchester Citizents.

Charlotte Fischer, Senior Community Organiser, Citizens UK.

Rabbi Janet Darley


Feb 05, 202139:35
S2E14 Faith - Torah Portion B'shallach

S2E14 Faith - Torah Portion B'shallach

Host: Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers, Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue

Guests:

Cantor Zoe Jacobs, Finchley Reform Synagogue,

Cantor Tamara Wolfson, Alyth (North Western Reform Synagogue),

Cantor Sarah Grabiner, Radlett Reform Synagogue.

Jan 29, 202129:44
S2E13 Community - Torah Portion Bo

S2E13 Community - Torah Portion Bo

Host: Tanya Sakhnovich, Rabbi at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Guests: Members of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue: Jessie and Dan Clark, OBE; Karen and Solly Worth; Darren Barker talking about their community and the future of Liberal Judaism

Jan 23, 202146:12
S2E12 Omnipresence - Torah Portion Sh'mot

S2E12 Omnipresence - Torah Portion Sh'mot

Host: David-Yehuda Stern

Jan 08, 202106:16
S2E11-Reconciliation - Torah Portion Vayechi

S2E11-Reconciliation - Torah Portion Vayechi

With Dr Chani Smith, a musician and lecturer on the rabbinic programme at Leo Baeck College and a founding member and former Hon. Secretary of Friends of the Bereaved Families Forum. Host: Rabbi Monique Mayer

Jan 02, 202129:18
S2E10 Life's Journey - Torah Portion Vayiggash

S2E10 Life's Journey - Torah Portion Vayiggash

Host: Rabbi Michael Shire (and family!)

Dec 25, 202036:25
S2E9 Dreams - Torah Portion Miketz

S2E9 Dreams - Torah Portion Miketz

Host: Rabbi Debbie-Young-Somers, Rabbi at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue

Guests:  Kohenet Yael Tischler and Rabbi Daniel Lichman 

Dec 18, 202034:52
S2E8 The Human Family - Torah Portion Va-yeshev

S2E8 The Human Family - Torah Portion Va-yeshev

Host: Tanya Sakhnovich, Rabbi of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Guests: Reverend Bruce Tompson, Chair  of Lincolnshire  Methodist District ; Reverend Kevin Shaw, lead-chaplain for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS foundation Trust ; Ferzana Shan, college of Policing Training Manager, Vice-chair of Himmah and a member of Salaam-Shalom Kitchen steering group

Dec 14, 202030:46
S2E7 Jewish Identity and Conversion to Judaism - Torah Portion Va-yishlach

S2E7 Jewish Identity and Conversion to Judaism - Torah Portion Va-yishlach

Host: Rabbi Igor Zinkov, Rabbi of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue.

Guests: 

Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Convenor of the Beth Din for Reform Judaism, and Rabbi of West Central Liberal Synagogue

Rabbi Mark Solomon, Rosh Beit Din & Interfaith Consultant for Liberal Judaism, Rabbi of Edinburgh & Leicester Liberal Jewish Communities, Senior Lecturer in Rabbinic Literature, Leo Baeck College

Dec 03, 202029:06
S2E6 Reverence - Torah portion Vayetzei

S2E6 Reverence - Torah portion Vayetzei

Host: David-Yehuda Stern

Nov 27, 202008:53
S2E5 Growing Old - Torah portion Toldot

S2E5 Growing Old - Torah portion Toldot

Growing old, a conversation with Rabbi Roberta Eckstein-Harris, who has worked with a number of Liberal and Reform communities around the UK, and is soon starting work with the Lincoln Jewish Community; and with Rabbi Meredith Cahn, of Kol HaEmek congregation in Ukiah, CA, and interfaith chaplain at St. Paul’s Towers, a Covia elder community in Oakland, CA

Nov 20, 202026:20
S2E4 Consolation - Torah portion Chayyei Sarah

S2E4 Consolation - Torah portion Chayyei Sarah

Comfort and consolation, a conversation with Mitzi Kolinsky of the Jewish Joint Burial Society
Nov 13, 202028:30
S2E3 Theodicy - Torah portion Va-yera

S2E3 Theodicy - Torah portion Va-yera

A Progressive Jewish conversation on theodicy

Host: Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Guests: Rabbi Miriam Berger, of Finchley Reform Synagogue; Rabbi Neil Janes, of South Bucks Jewish Community; and Rabbi Malcom Cohen, of Temple Sinai in Las Vegas, Nevada

Nov 06, 202030:03
S2E2 Covenant - Torah Portion Lech-Lecha

S2E2 Covenant - Torah Portion Lech-Lecha

Host: Rabbi Richard Jacobi
Guests: Dr. Howard Cohen and Rabbi Dr. Margaret Jacobi
Oct 30, 202041:15
S2E1 Noah - Conservation and Preservation. Librarian and Archivist's Perspective.

S2E1 Noah - Conservation and Preservation. Librarian and Archivist's Perspective.

Guests of the Podcast: Alison Turner the archivist of the Liberal Judaism and Cassy Sachar, the seniour librarian of Leo Back College

Host: Rabbi Igor Zinkov of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue

Oct 23, 202030:17
S1 Reflections on Season One. What is next?

S1 Reflections on Season One. What is next?

PJP Team: Rabbi Richard Jacobi, of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue Rabbi Monique Mayer of Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation and  Facilitator with the Mussar Institute Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue Rabbi Igor Zinkov of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue
Oct 20, 202019:47
Building the Future with a Little Help from Grace After Meals

Building the Future with a Little Help from Grace After Meals

with Rabbi Monique Mayer of the Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation
Oct 17, 202006:34
An Understanding of Goodness And a Conscience to Choose the Right Path

An Understanding of Goodness And a Conscience to Choose the Right Path

with Rabbi Alexandra Wright of The Liberal Jewish Synagogue

Oct 16, 202014:08
Progressive Jewish Future: Between The Old And New

Progressive Jewish Future: Between The Old And New

Malcom Cohen, Rabbi at Temple Sinai in Las Vegas, Nevada

Oct 15, 202008:47
We Are Always Building for the Future

We Are Always Building for the Future

Rabbi James Baaden of Shaarei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue
Oct 14, 202007:07
You Cannot Repair The World Sitting At Home

You Cannot Repair The World Sitting At Home

Binyamin Minich - Rabbi at 'Daniel' congregation in Jaffa and is a PhD student at the Department of Jewish thought of Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan.

Oct 13, 202005:01
Creating a Future Together: an Intergenerational Conversation

Creating a Future Together: an Intergenerational Conversation

Rabbi Margaret Jacobi of Birminghma Liberal Synagogue in conversation with Liberal Judaism movement workers, Rosa Slater and Fran Kurlansky

Oct 12, 202018:06
Choosing Our Sacrifices

Choosing Our Sacrifices

with Student Rabbi Eleanor Davis

Oct 11, 202006:59
Building a Future of Jewish Education

Building a Future of Jewish Education

with Student Rabbi Lev Taylor

Oct 10, 202009:30
Dreaming a New World Into Being

Dreaming a New World Into Being

Rabbi Kath Vardi of North-West Surrey Reform Congregation

Oct 09, 202009:41
I Am Because We Are

I Am Because We Are

with Rabbi Tanya Sakhnovich of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Oct 08, 202004:48
A Brief History of Redemption

A Brief History of Redemption

with Tali Artman, final year rabbinical student at Leo Baeck College

Oct 06, 202011:18
Every Action Matters--It's a Place where Holiness Can Manifest

Every Action Matters--It's a Place where Holiness Can Manifest

Rabbi Gershon Silins: Sermon delivered Yom Kippur morning at West London Synagogue.

Oct 06, 202011:26
One Step at a Time Redemption

One Step at a Time Redemption

Rabbi Mark Goldsmith of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue

Oct 05, 202008:41
Let the Messiah Come but Let Me not See Him

Let the Messiah Come but Let Me not See Him

with Rabbi Margaret Jacobi of the Birmingham Progressive Synagogue

Oct 04, 202007:18
Chevruta/Fellowship or Metutah/Death: Learning together in the pursuit of justice

Chevruta/Fellowship or Metutah/Death: Learning together in the pursuit of justice

Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen, who is based at Manchester Reform Synagogue and and is a former human rights lawyer; and Rabbi Daniel Lichtman, rabbi of Makor Hayim - a community in the WestHampstead, Kilburn and Willesden area - that is committed to nurturing compassion, love and justice.

Oct 01, 202018:22
The meaning of Redemption

The meaning of Redemption

With Rabbi Dr. Charles Middleburgh, Dean and Director of Jewish Studies at Leo Baeck College

Sep 30, 202004:30
Learning to Let Go

Learning to Let Go

With Student Rabbi Eleanor Davis

Sep 29, 202007:33
Returning -- A long poem

Returning -- A long poem

Rabbi Pete Tobias of The Liberal Synagogue Elstree
Sep 28, 202011:13
The Power of Deadlines

The Power of Deadlines

Rabbi Michael Hilton, Senior Lecturer in Vocational Studies, Leo Baeck College, Rabbi Emeritus, Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community and Scholar in Residence, Liberal Jewish Synagogue

Sep 27, 202007:08
Mindful Speech and Apologies

Mindful Speech and Apologies

Rabbi Monique Mayer of the Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation, teacher and practitioner of Mussar, a practice in which one applies Jewish wisdom to become our best selves.
Sep 26, 202007:04
Living the "Counterfactual"

Living the "Counterfactual"

Rabbi Elliot Karstadt of Alyth Northwest London Reform Synagogue

Sep 25, 202008:31
Harnessing Regret

Harnessing Regret

Rebecca Birk of Finchley Progressive Synagogue talks about positively engaging with regret during the Ten Days of Repentance.

Sep 24, 202006:35
The Origins of Personal Repentance

The Origins of Personal Repentance

Rabbi Leonid Bimbat of the Moscow Centre for Progressive Judaism, serving the Jews of Russia and other Former Soviet Union countries. He will talk about the root שוב and how the prophets made a revolution by introducing the idea of personal repentance.

Sep 23, 202005:39
What if...

What if...

David Maxa, Rabbi of Ec Chajim, Prague

Sep 22, 202011:27
Broigus

Broigus

Rabbi Mark Goldsmith of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue

Sep 21, 202009:59
Secular Repentance

Secular Repentance

Michael Hilton, Senior Lecturer in Vocational Studies, Leo Baeck College, Rabbi Emeritus, Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community and Scholar in Residence, Liberal Jewish Synagogue

Sep 20, 202008:52
Aseret Y'mei Teshuvah--the Ten Days of Repentance

Aseret Y'mei Teshuvah--the Ten Days of Repentance

With Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah of the Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue

Sep 19, 202009:29
Torah - 'design for a perfect world'?

Torah - 'design for a perfect world'?

Rabbi Dr. Margaret Jacobi, Birmingham Progressive Synagogue

Sep 18, 202009:21
Leviticus 19:14 and its interpretation

Leviticus 19:14 and its interpretation

Rabbi Richard Jacobi, East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue

Sep 17, 202012:01
Akedah and the Ram

Akedah and the Ram

Rabbi Matthew Durbin Rabbi of Temple Beit HaYam in Stuart, Florida talks about the challenges of the "Binding of Isaac" story.

Sep 16, 202009:02
Exodus 33 - no one can see all of God

Exodus 33 - no one can see all of God

Debbie Young-Somers of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue

Sep 15, 202005:45
Ishmael and Isaac - Resolving trauma in the Abrahamson family

Ishmael and Isaac - Resolving trauma in the Abrahamson family

Mark Goldsmith of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue

Sep 14, 202007:18
"Here I Am"

"Here I Am"

Charley Baginsky, Interim Director of Liberal Judaism

Sep 13, 202009:52
"Better world for all of us"

"Better world for all of us"

Rabbi Michael Shire, Oxford Jewish Community

Sep 12, 202009:58
"Love your fellow like yourself" This is the greatest principle of Torah

"Love your fellow like yourself" This is the greatest principle of Torah

Yuval Keren, Southgate Progressive Synagogue

Sep 11, 202008:05
S1E19 Tapping into chesed to connect with others

S1E19 Tapping into chesed to connect with others

Join Rabbi Monique Mayer of the Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation in exploring chesed as she shares a personal story and guides us through a visualisation to strengthen our quality of chesed.
Sep 09, 202013:39
S1E18 Acts of kindness and social justice in our communities

S1E18 Acts of kindness and social justice in our communities

Today's podcast is a conversation between two progressive Rabbis about Acts of Kindness. Rabbi Sandra Kviat is the Rabbi of Crouch End Chavurah in London and Shir Hatsafon in Copenhagen. Rabbi Anna Gerrard is the Jewish Chaplain at Clifton College in Bristol. The conversation begins with Rabbi Sandra's reflections on her community's response to Lockdown.
Sep 07, 202016:02
S1E17 Rabbinic stories on the difference between tzedakah and g'milut chasadim

S1E17 Rabbinic stories on the difference between tzedakah and g'milut chasadim

Rabbi Dr. Margaret Jacobi, Birmingham Progressive Synagogue
Sep 07, 202010:44
S1E16 Doing the second 'o' - God to Good!

S1E16 Doing the second 'o' - God to Good!

Rabbi Pete Tobias, The Liberal Synagogue Elstree

Sep 06, 202010:52
S1E15 Acts of loving kindness in Judaism

S1E15 Acts of loving kindness in Judaism

Celia Surget, Rabbi at Radlett Reform Synagogue

Sep 05, 202008:41
S1E14 What does it mean for us to ask God to "aseh imanu ts'dakah va'chesed" in Avinu Malkeinu

S1E14 What does it mean for us to ask God to "aseh imanu ts'dakah va'chesed" in Avinu Malkeinu

Cantor Sarah Grabiner, Radlett Reform Synagogue

Sep 04, 202009:48
S1E13 If I am not for myself...

S1E13 If I am not for myself...

Richard Jacobi, of East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue

Sep 03, 202008:25
S1E12 Small Gestures of Kindness

S1E12 Small Gestures of Kindness

Tanya Sakhnovich, Rabbi of Nottingham Liberal Synagogue

Sep 02, 202004:42
S1E11 Reciprocity & Social Interaction In Community Building

S1E11 Reciprocity & Social Interaction In Community Building

Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild on the Jewish values that underscore community building

Sep 01, 202015:13
S1E10 Gratitude, not guilt, as the engine of tzedakah and gemilut chasadim

S1E10 Gratitude, not guilt, as the engine of tzedakah and gemilut chasadim

Janet Burden, recently retired from the Ealing Liberal Synagogue and now Rabbi Emeritus
Aug 31, 202008:57
S1E9 Soul candles

S1E9 Soul candles

Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers, Rabbi at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS)

Aug 29, 202007:44
S1E8: The Days of Awe Prayers

S1E8: The Days of Awe Prayers

Rabbi Dr Barbara Borts, researcher and lecturer in music and Holocaust and Yiddish
Aug 28, 202007:36
S1E7 Where is true north? Prayer to keep your moral compass intact

S1E7 Where is true north? Prayer to keep your moral compass intact

Richard Jacobi, Rabbi of East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue
Aug 27, 202010:29
S1E6 The perfect service

S1E6 The perfect service

Paul Freedman, Rabbi at Radlett Reform Synagogue
Aug 26, 202006:40
S1E5 Prayer

S1E5 Prayer

Rabbi Danny Rich
Aug 25, 202007:16
S1E4 Prayer as a medium for interaction between clergy, congregation, and God

S1E4 Prayer as a medium for interaction between clergy, congregation, and God

Aaron Goldstein, Rabbi at Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue
Aug 24, 202005:45
S1E3 Virtual Jewish Prayer

S1E3 Virtual Jewish Prayer

Igor Zinkov, Rabbi at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue  & Laura Janner-Klausner, Senior Rabbi of the Reform Judaism. Laura also does resilient leadership coaching and is starting a PhD on Digital Theology at Durham University.
Aug 23, 202021:05
S1E2 Prayer and its changing meaning in our society.

S1E2 Prayer and its changing meaning in our society.

Pete Tobias, Rabbi at The Elstree Liberal Synagogue,& Tanya Sakhnovich, Rabbi at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue & Mati Kirschenbaum, Rabbi of Bromley Reform Synagogue
Aug 22, 202024:34
S1E1 Using Psalm 27 to help us prepare for the Days of Awe

S1E1 Using Psalm 27 to help us prepare for the Days of Awe

Monique Mayer, Rabbi of Bristol &  West Progressive Jewish Congregation
Aug 21, 202008:14
S1E0 Welcome to Progressively Jewish!

S1E0 Welcome to Progressively Jewish!

Richard Jacobi, Rabbi of East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue Monique Mayer, Rabbi of Bristol &  West Progressive Jewish Congregation Igor Zinkov, Rabbi at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue Tanya Sakhnovich, Rabbi at Nottingham Liberal Synagogue Debbie Young-Summers, Rabbi at Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue
Aug 20, 202020:12