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Conversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 9 - Rabbi Debra Smith ("Reb Deb")Rabbi Debra Smith (“Reb Deb”) www.rabbidebsmith.com - received rabbinic ordination (smicha) from the Aleph Ordination Program of the Jewish Renewal Movement (2016). She completed her Master’s Degree in Jewish Studies from Gratz College in Philadelphia. Reb Deb is the founder and spiritual leader of the Or ha Lev Jewish Renewal Community in Morris County, NJ.Reb Deb is also a seasoned clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist.A major focus of Reb Deb’s work is in multi-faith education and outreach. She is a co-leader of the Morris County, NJ Chapter1 of the S...2022-03-0421 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 8 Stacey Agin Murray - Organized Artistry LLCStacey Agin Murray is a Certified Virtual Professional Organizer and Author in Fair Lawn, NJ. Time spent growing up in a 5’ x 12’ bedroom provided the foundation for her work in the field of organizing. Stacey's company, Organized Artistry, LLC was born in 2002 from a desire to help others achieve the feelings of freedom, preparedness, and calm she experiences from being organized.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2022-02-0819 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 7 Rabbi Susan Elkodsi-"Baby Boomer Rabbi"Rabbi Susan Elkodsi received rabbinic ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR-NY) in May of 2015 and has been spiritual leader of the Malverne Jewish Center since August of 2015. Additionally, she provides pastoral and rabbinic services to local rehab and assisted living facilities, and is president of the Long Island Board of Rabbis. Her writing has appeared on JewishSacredAging.com, and she has presented workshops for Limmud, NY, for AJR and in the community, on ethical wills and spiritual legacies. She is currently working on a book that will share Torah wisdom “by elders, for elders,” which can be seen...2022-01-2619 min
Conversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 6: Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein - "A Shot of Hope"My special guest today is Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein, who serves her community in Elgin, Illinois. Margaret has written a beautiful blessing for receiving the Coronavirus Vaccine and although it is written in a somewhat Jewish context, it is certainly accessible to anyone who wants to acknowledge receiving this miracle at a given moment in time. This is a very interesting, down-to-earth conversation about dark times, taking action, supporting others, and Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message of hope.Here is a link to the Blessing of Thanks for Receiving the Vaccine at this moment in...2021-01-1820 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 5: Lynn Demetrakis - "Looking for the Sunrise"Meet my dear friend, Lynn Demetrakis: scholar, Jr/Sr High School teacher, college teacher, yogi, voracious reader, amazing chef, baker extraordinaire, community leader, devoted wife, and inspiring mother to her two adult daughters. Lynn is a down-to-earth woman of wisdom, and I am delighted to share her with you!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2021-01-1020 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 4 Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald - Living WatersRabbi Julie Schwarzwald shares her connection to the fascinating ritual use of the open mikvah. A mikvah is a place for transformation, healing, and renewal. The open mikvah movement has experienced a renaissance in recent years and now plays an important role in helping all different types of individuals reclaim the power of Jewish ritual immersion.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2021-01-0121 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 3 Laurie Markoff - From the Heart!My guest today is my best girlfriend since I was in 6th grade and she was in 7th! We know each other quite well and we are always learning from each other! Dr. Laurie Markoff has a fascinating relationship with ritual! I hope you can take some of what you learn from her and bring it into your personal practice --- from the heart!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2020-12-1620 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 2 Greg Kittner - Bringing in the light!A conversation with my older son, Greg Kittner.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2020-12-0919 minConversations with Cantor LoisEpisode 1 Caryn Starr-GatesMy dear friend, Caryn Starr-Gates shares some of her personal experiences and wisdom.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2020-12-0223 minConversations with Cantor LoisThis moment in time!I'm Cantor Lois, and I am passionate about the importance of ritual in our lives! Many people think that because they don't consider themselves "religious", they aren't allowed to make use of rituals. I look forward to hearing about the many different ways we can acknowledge special moments in our lives! Traditional, non-traditional, completely unique and customized rituals. Whether you know it or not, you already have many rituals that are playing important roles in your life! Let's talk about them!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lois-kittner/message2020-11-3003 min