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Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceThe Healing Role of the Kohanim: A Conversation on Priesthood, Peace, and Purpose with Eli BedaIn this soulful conversation, Rabbi Amichai Cohen speaks with Eli, a modern-day Kohen, about the deep inner meaning of the Kehunah—the ancient priestly lineage of Israel. Together, they explore what it means to serve as a spiritual healer, hold space with humility, and live in alignment with the divine flow of Shalom. From temple service to modern trauma work, from mystical texts to raw human experience, this episode is a journey into the heart of sacred service and what it means to be a vessel for healing in today’s world.00:00 – Introduction: How Eli and Rabbi Amicha...2025-05-2652 min
People Jew Wanna KnowAmichai Lau Lavie - Let's Meet In The Messy MiddleNamed "one of the most interesting thinkers in the Jewish world" by The Jewish Week and one of America's Top 50 Rabbis by The Forward, Amichai Lau Lavie joins People Jew Wanna Know podcast to share his story. Rabbi Amichai comes from 38 consecutive generations of Rabbis and is known for his progressive, "God-optional" congregation Lab/Shul in NYC and a documentary film about his life - Sabbath Queen. In this conversation, Margarita and Amichai discuss Sabbath Queen, the importance of embracing "the messy middle," and the current political landscape in Israel. 2025-05-1449 min
HashivenuHope Is a Muscle: The Hatikvah Slate with special guest Rabbi Amichai Lau-LavieRabbi Deborah Waxman is joined by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie for a vital conversation about the complexities of Zionism, Israeli identity and progressive Jewish values. As delegates on the Hatikvah slate in the World Zionist Congress elections, Waxman and Lau-Lavie discuss the intersection of personal history, political activism, queer and feminist perspectives and Jewish theology. Each reflects on the legacy of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, the power of hope, and the urgency of building a Judaism that is inclusive, resilient and committed to justice for all.
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Detours & DestinationsRabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie – From Rebellion to RabbinateIn the premiere episode of Detours and Destinations, Rabbi David Ingber talks with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, the visionary spiritual leader and founder of LabShul, and the subject of the documentary Sabbath Queen about the journey from a lineage of a 38-generation esteemed rabbinic dynasty, to becoming a drag performer, radical storyteller, and groundbreaking rabbi. Amichai’s life has been a bold negotiation between tradition and transformation. His journey is one of self-discovery, rebellion, and ultimately, reinvention.Lab/Shul - https://www.labshul.org/Sabbath Queen: The Documentary - https://www.labshul.org/sabbath-queen-the-documentary/The Sha-Book - https://shop.ayinp...2025-04-211h 08
Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceVayikra: The Call of the Small AlephMoshe’s small Aleph and Adam’s large Aleph represent two spiritual paths:One leads to humility, Divine connection, and inner wonder.The other leans into ego, self-focus, and disconnection from higher truth.In this powerful teaching, Rabbi Amichai Cohen explores the mystical meaning behind the small Aleph in Vayikra and the large Aleph in Adam, revealing a profound message for each of us—especially as we enter the month of Nisan, the time of miracles.2025-04-0314 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorThe Politics of the Shin Bet: A History – with Amichai CohenUpcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year’s State of World Jewry Address at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) on Tuesday May 13 at 7:30 pm. To register: https://www.92ny.org/event/the-state-of-world-jewry-addressWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorArk Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkmediaorgIsraelis are bracing fo...2025-03-2749 min
Live Kabbalah - The Inner Voice🌑 From Shadow to Breakthrough | Doron Yitzchak x Live Kabbalah | Pre-Pesach Awakening 🕊️In this powerful and deeply healing session, Rabbi Amichai Cohen sits down with breakthrough coach and shadow integration expert Doron Yitzchak for a timely and soul-stirring conversation as we prepare for Pesach.🔥 What is the shadow?🔥 Why do our deepest wounds hold the keys to our greatest breakthroughs?🔥 How can Chametz (leaven) teach us about ego, expansion, and contraction?🔥 What does true freedom really mean?Doron unpacks the true essence of shadow work, how the soul forms its “negative imprint,” and why radical self-acceptance is the foundation for real transformation.2025-03-2439 min
Perrysburg PodcastInterview with Amichai Stout, Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council for the Jewish Federation of Greater ToledoAmichai Stout is the Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council for the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. This episode is part of my Faith Community Leader Series. Although there are no Synagogues in Perrysburg, we still have Jewish individuals in our town. This episode is meant to be a resource for current and future Perrysburg residents who are either Jewish or would like to learn about the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. In today’s episode, Amichai introduces himself, highlights the various Synagogues in the Toledo area, talks about programs, resources, upcoming events, volunteer oppo...2025-03-1435 min
Not That Kind of RabbiAmichai Lau-Lavie, the 'Sabbath Queen', is forging his own traditionsWhen Amichai Lau-Lavie realized he was gay, he knew he had to make a choice: hide his identity to abide by his Orthodox upbringing, or be true to himself. It wasn't an easy call for a man whose ancestors had been rabbis for generations—including his uncle and cousin, who both served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel.
Ultimately, Lau-Lavie decided to split the difference. As an out gay man, he became an Jewish leader, drag performer and rabbi, founding Lab/Shul—a "God-optional" experimental community for Jewish gathering—in New York City. Now, he's also the st...2025-03-0540 min
Tzuzamen ClubSabbath Queen and Beyond with Amichai Lau-LavieRabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a social activist, community leader and storyteller, joins Tzuzamen to discuss his transformative journey featured in the documentary Sabbath Queen. From his roots in theater and drag performance to reimagining Judaism, he advocates for inclusivity, feminism, and compassion. Highlighting the film's themes of tradition and change, Amichai emphasizes the importance of dialogue and coexistence in navigating modern challenges.▪ You can also find us here Website - https://www.tzuzamen.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tzuzamenclub Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Tr...2025-01-1545 min
FIDF LiveFIDF LIVE Briefing: War Update with Amichai Stein, Political Correspondent for Kan 11 IPBCFIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Amichai Stein, Political Correspondent for Kan 11 IPBC to discuss the hostage situation and a variety of other current challenges for Israel and the IDF. Amichai begins the discussion by pointing out the stark contrast between being a journalist in Israel and being a journalist in the US, and how dramatically his job has changed over the course of the last year. The question, Amichai explains, is what is the goal of Hamas, and what are they willing to walk away with at this juncture. Would they even consider a hostage deal after l...2024-12-0842 min
חולמים ניו יורק New York Dreamersמחוץ לקופסה: רב ישראלי בניו יורק, גיי וגם דראג קווין , עם עמיחי לאו-לביא | Amichai Lau-Lavieדודו של עמיחי לאו-לביא, ישראל לאו, היה הרב הראשי לישראל. בן דודו, הוא הרב הראשי הנוכחי דוד לאו. וכאן בניו יורק יש לרב עמיחי בית כנסת פופ אפ בשם לאב-שול, לפעמים גם בכנסייה. ״קראתי בבר המיצווה שלי את הפרק שאומר שצריך להמית הומואים וכבר אז ידעתי שאני כזה. תארו לעצמכם מה זה עשה לי כנער״. לאו-לביא מודאג מהנעשה בישראל, ואומר שדה פקטו נוצרו בישראל שתי מדינות כמו בימי התנ״ך: ישראל ויהודה. כדי להבין ולמנוע מלחמת אחים, הוא אומר, צריך לחזור לסיפור המקראי. ועכשיו יצא לאקרנים גם הסרט אודותיו בשם: Sabbath Queen
Amichai Lau Lavie’s uncle, Yisrael Lau, was the Chief Rabbi of Israel. His cousin is the current Chief Rabbi David Lau. And here in New York, Rabbi Amichai founded a god-optional pop-up synagogue, that sometimes meets in a church."at my Bar Mitzvah I read the portion that says gays should be killed and I already knew this was going to be a problem. Imagine what it did to me as a teenager.”Lau-Lavie is an activist concerned about the judicial reforms in Israel and suggests that de facto two nations have been created in Israel, repeating the model of Israel and Judah. To understand and prevent a civil war, he says, we need to better understand the Bible
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Kosher Wine PodcastEpisode 18: Amichai Lourie, Winemaker of Israel's Shiloh WineryIn Episode #18, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Amichai Lourie, winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery since its founding in 2005. Just having opened the new winery and visitor center a month ago, now is the time to visit and support Shiloh Winery and all of the incredible wines of Israel.Listen in as this wide-ranging discussion goes from the intricacies of Amichai's winemaking to the deep difficulties and emotion of making wine in Israel during the war of the past year plus, as Israel defends its land and people from murderous enemies.Amichai pours...2024-11-211h 19
Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceListening To The Song of Creation- Perek Shira 🕊️Did you know? Every part of the universe, from plants to planets, sings a wondrous song to Hashem! 🌌 King Solomon, known for his wisdom, could understand these songs, and together with King David, composed what's known as Perek Shira.
Reciting Perek Shira daily is said to bring incredible blessings, including a long life and protection from hardships. 🌿 Let's remember that we are part of this divine symphony, and by acknowledging and singing along, we uplift all of creation. 🎶✨
A portion of a class from our weekly Live Kabbalah Community class Exploring Oneness & Meditation w...2024-11-1206 min
Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceOpening The Heart Meditation With BaruchCombating Corona through love. We are in intense times and need the right perspective and set of mind and get through this- together. Listen to this beautiful heart ❤️ felt meditation by Baruch Steinberg of www.livekabbalah.com2024-10-0910 min
Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceThe Journey Is Within | With Ontological Coach Jessie ShapiroIn this episode of the Live Kabbalah podcast, Rabbi Amichai is joined by special guest Jessie Shapiro, an Ontological Coach. Together, they explore the significance of inner reflection and discuss how grounding ourselves in the earth helps us connect more deeply with our emotions and bodies.2024-09-1949 min
Dev Leader PodcastAI Will Replace Developers... Or Will It? - Interview With Amichai MantinbandYou know it's right when it fits like a glove.
At least that's the case for Amichai Mantinband when he stumbled upon computer science! He knew right away that he had found the right career path.
I had a great discussion with Amichai, and we even went into the weeds on AI taking all of our software engineering jobs!
... Well, not quite.
But you'll enjoy our discussion about the impact of AI on software engineering. That's for sure!
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Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceEpisode #11: Doobie Sabbo, and Pastors Rob and Allison Zimmerman Unity in Adversity: Israel's Centrality and Global SupportIn this enlightening episode of the Live Kabbalah podcast, Rabbi Amichai Cohen is joined by Doobie Sabbo, a master tour guide who has led thousands of groups through Israel, and pastors Rob and Allison Zimmerman, Christian friends of Israel who have dedicated their lives to global humanitarian efforts.
Together, they explore the importance of Israel to the world, the role of the Christian community in supporting Israel, and the spiritual concepts of Tikun Olam and Bitachon.
Despite the challenging times for Israel's tourism industry, this conversation brings hope, unity, and inspiration, as Rob and Allison...2024-08-121h 02Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceWhat is the difference between Destiny and Fate?What is the difference between Destiny and Fate? Many of us think we know what these words mean. What is the actual definition and difference between the two?
In this week's Torah portion- Pinchas, we learn about the division of the land of Israel to the tribes. This division was done by the casting of lots and via the Divine spirit. The casting of lots is called Go'ral in Hebrew or fate.
Each tribe had its fateful inheritance.
As it is in land there is in person. We all have our potential lots...2024-07-261h 04
Poetry UnboundYehuda Amichai — Poems as Teachers | Ep 6Being right may feel good, but what human price do we pay for this feeling of rightness? Yehuda Amichai’s poem “The Place Where We Are Right,” translated by Stephen Mitchell, asks us to answer this question, consider how doubt and love might expand and enrich our perspective, and reflect upon the buried and not-so-buried ruins of past conflicts, arguments, and wounds that still call for our attention.Yehuda Amichai was an Israeli poet and novelist born in Würzburg, Germany, and he lived from 1924 to 2000. His poetry is collected in numerous works, including Open Closed Open, The Sel...2024-05-1714 min
Martini JudaismThe 39th-Generation Rabbi Who Is Reinventing Judaism: Amichai Lau Lavie“I am running away to join the circus.”It was 2004, and my synagogue in Atlanta had welcomed Amichai Lau-Lavie as a guest speaker. Amichai had been the founder of Storahtellers, a ritual theater company, which was an innovative approach to presenting Torah in synagogue. He had come to our congregation along with what could only be described as a madcap ensemble of actors, singers and theater professionals – who also knew Torah. They dramatized the Torah portion. And, much more.The congregation was mesmerized.The next day, we had breakfast. This is what I...2024-04-1852 min
Jonny Gould's Jewish State143: Amichai Chikli: "October 7th has created a reset for world Jewry. There is an awakening of the Jewish spirit"Support thirsty Jonny here with a coffeeJonny also produces and presents 🍎 number one hit podcast, 🎙️Jonny Gould’s Jewish State. Follow now at this link:This is Israel’s minister of the diaspora Amichai Chikli, with me in Krakow, just a short distance from Auschwitz, where we’d journeyed together with other international leaders as part of a European Jewish Association delegation.We were all there for a symposium on antisemitism in Europe called, "Never Again: Lip Service or Deep Commitment?"Also among the notables, former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, who pushed bac...2024-04-1020 min
The SALA Series PodcastRabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie - Hope and Faith Amidst ConflictA remarkable discussion with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, the Founding Spiritual Leader of Lab/Shul NYC. Uncover the profound impact of Rabbi Amichai's transformative efforts, offering a renewed outlook on the challenges of faith amid conflict. Delve into his extraordinary approach to merging diverse spiritual forms and fostering community cohesion. Gain exclusive insights into navigating the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a spiritual perspective.2024-01-251h 12
What Matters NowWhat Matters Now to Prof. Amichai Cohen: Is the IDF acting legally in Gaza?Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploration into one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish World — right now. Is the IDF acting legally and ethically in Gaza? We at The Times of Israel recently held an hour-long webinar on this topic for our Times of Israel Community with Prof. Amichai Cohen of the Israel Democracy Institute. Cohen is a recognized expert in the International Law of Armed Conflict, National Security Law, and Civil-Military Relations. International pressure is building on Israel to lessen the impact on Palestinian civilians while the IDF pr...2023-12-1456 min
Live Kabbalah - The Inner VoiceStaying In The Eye of The Storm | Letting Go of The Old and Embracing The New ✨Join Rabbi Amichai & Shifra Hendrie in this fascinating and vital conversation on how to stay centered in the eye of the storm and let go of the old and embrace the new reality that is unfolding within ourselves and the world. Listen to the powerful centering and heart-opening meditation.
Here is our gift to you during these turbulent times.https://www.livekabbalah.com/blog/Anchored-Trust-MeditationLight and love ❤️2023-11-151h 38
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyAmichai Magen - Defeating an IdeologyIn the wake of Hamas' unprecedented attack across Israel's southern border with Gaza, we met with Amichai Magen, Visiting Fellow in Israeli Studies at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies to take stock of the humanitarian and geopolitical dynamics in Israel, Gaza, the Middle East, and the globe writ large. As the chess pieces of this conflict continue to move, the central question is whether pragmatic Islamic states can establish stability by resisting the seeds of chaos sewn by the "Axis of Resistance." The irony of jihadist terrorism is that Muslims disproportionately bear the brunt. Tectonic plates are...2023-10-1755 min
Poems for the Speed of LifeEp. 168: From "Anniversaries of War", by Yehuda AmichaiYehuda Amichai was an Israeli poet who died in the year 2000 at the age of 76.
His lifetime showed him all sides of persecution and despair, war and violence.
Born in Germany in the 1920s, his Jewish family fled in the 1930s to Palestine and later Israel.
A teacher, he served in the Israeli forces in the Sinai War in 1956 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
With these experiences, and his own sensibilities, he turned his attention in his writing to war and to peace after war, trying to understand the world...2023-09-2802 min
Tzuzamen ClubRedefining Jewish Spirituality with Rabbi Amichai Lau-LavieRabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a Jewish educator and leader, joins Tzuzamen to discuss his innovative approach to redefining the Jewish religion. Renowned for founding Lab/Shul NYC and Storahtelling, Inc., he is recognized for his unique perspective as a gay Rabbi, reshaping Jewish religion and tradition to remain pertinent in today's modern society, both inside and outside Israel.▪ You can also find us hereWebsite - https://www.tzuzamen.clubFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tzuzamenclubTzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.Guest: Ra...2023-09-1351 min
The Kosher TerroirAmichai Lourie: The Man, His Faith and The Crafting of Shiloh's Finest WinesSend a Text Message to The Kosher TerroirMy Interview with Amichai Lourie and Shilo Winery Part 2Meet Amichai Lourie, the dedicated winemaker behind the celebrated Shiloh Winery, as he graciously opens the doors of his newly established facility and lets us take a peek behind the curtain. Amichai's journey is no ordinary tale as it intertwines his American origins, his profound dedication to the Jewish faith, and his unconditional love for his family. As you listen, you'll explore the captivating relationship between language, culture, and the sacred land of Israel, all through Amichai's distinct lens.2023-09-121h 10