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Embodied JudaismEp. 17 Courage, Emotional Responsibility, & Practical Spirituality with Idan LumiIn this conversation, Jessie and Idan explore themes of personal growth, practical spirituality, and the courage that ends up leading to sometimes surprisingly significant life changes. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, the role of forgiveness in healing, and the necessity of genuine connections in relationships.Idan shares insights from his journey as a therapist and teacher, emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal experiences and spiritual growth. Together, they explore the themes of emotional regulation, availability, and the impact of personal choices on relationships and healing. The conversation also delves into the significance of dreams...2025-06-131h 17
The Living Jewishly PodcastIs Purim Therapeutic? A Talk on Joy, Trauma and Healing“Happiness is connected to how we are with what we have in front of us.”— Rabbi Rachel RosenbluthFalling midway through Adar, Purim celebrates the saving of the Jewish people in the Persian Empire, after a genocidal plot concocted by a rogue court official is thwarted by a brave young Jewish woman named Esther. During Adar, and particularly around Purim, we are meant to “increase in joy” — but in the absence of an “instant happiness” switch, how are we to obey this call, particularly during a period marked by increased stress, worry, and grief?2023-02-2652 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastREPLAY: Sacred Time: AV“We all hold different cards in life… part of the idea of Av is to see our cards and say: all right, how can I love this? How can I love where I came from, and how can I use this to improve my life?”— Idan LumiAv is a complex month. It’s a period during which we consider our own responsibility, in our lives and our history, but it also reminds us of the softer aspects of being human. Av begins in a time of heat, mourning, and destruction… then guides us th...2022-08-121h 05The Living Jewishly PodcastSacred Time: AV“This month holds inside of it the whole process of taking responsibility and paying your dues, and then moving along and enjoying the flowering.”— Idan LumiThis episode of Living Jewishly is an instalment of Sacred Time, a podcast devoted to the healing art of the Hebrew calendar. In this episode, Ganga Devi, Bluth, and guest Idan Lumi explore love of self, love of others, and love of the divine as they delve into the significance of the month of Av.Av is a complex month that begins...2021-07-221h 04