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All Else is CommentaryRitzpah - with Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-SteenThis week, Elliott is joined by Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen, rabbi, podcaster, and academic, to talk about the biblical character of Ritzpah. They talk about the story of this courageous woman, its biblical context, and how it is relevant to politics today.You can follow the story on Sefaria by clicking here.You can find out more about Rabbi Robyn's podcast, 'Rabbiting On' (which she co-hosts with Rabbi Miriam Berger and Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers) by clicking here.Next week we are taking a break – there won’t be a full podcast, but...2025-02-1754 min
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign"AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST MAUREEN LEE LENKER'S FRESH TAKE ON CLASSIC CINEMA” (072)EPISODE 72 - “CHATTING CLASSIC CINEMA WITH JOURNALIST MAUREEN LENKER” - 1/27/2025In this week’s episode, Steve and Nan welcome award-winning journalist MAUREEN LENKER. Maureen, who is currently a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly, has a deep passion and knowledge of classic cinema and has made 1930s Hollywood the setting for her new novel, “His Girl Hollywood.” Join us as Maureen discusses her career, her passion for cinema, her most inspirational classic films, and all the tea about her new novel.SHOW NOTES: 2025-01-2738 min
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the OutdoorsFinancial Help for Wilderness Therapy Treatment Part 1The cost of wilderness therapy treatment is expensive, yet several organizations will help. In this episode, we hear stories from leaders of non-profit organizations that help families by providing funds to help pay for wilderness therapy treatment. We talk with Debbie Roelands from Skys the Limit Fund, Brad Matheson from Choose Mental Health, and Miriam Miller from Charles N Miller Scholarship fund. We will hear about the history of the organizations, how to apply for funds, and other resources. Skys the Limit Fund Website Debbie Roelands Bio from Website: Debbie Roelands began her career in...2021-10-191h 04Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the OutdoorsFinancial Help for Wilderness Therapy Treatment Part 1The cost of wilderness therapy treatment is expensive, yet several organizations will help. In this episode, we hear stories from leaders of non-profit organizations that help families by providing funds to help pay for wilderness therapy treatment. We talk with Debbie Roelands from Skys the Limit Fund, Brad Matheson from Choose Mental Health, and Miriam Miller from Charles N Miller Scholarship fund. We will hear about the history of the organizations, how to apply for funds, and other resources. Skys the Limit Fund Website Debbie Roelands Bio from Website: Debbie Roelands began her career in...2021-10-191h 04
Rabbiting OnEpisode 1 - ShavuotThe Movement for Reform Judaism proudly presents our brand-new podcast “Rabbiting On” with Rabbis Robyn Ashworth-Steen, Miriam Berger and Debbie Young-Somers. This week, reflecting on the anguish of the state of affairs in Israel and Palestine, the run up to Shavuot and the Covid rules being relaxed on Monday, join us by tagging @ReformMovement on Twitter or by sending an email to Media@rjuk.org. Shabbat shalom!2021-05-1426 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 21: Queen Mother Cicely Tyson (Part II) - A Mother's Day TributePart II: This Mother’s Day, we continue our tribute to the iconic and legendary Cicely Tyson. For Part I in Episode 15 “What Makes Cicely Tyson, Cicely Tyson”, we heard lovingly from those who were mentored by her, worked with her and knew her. For this Part II, we speak with culture makers and great spirits as Debbie Allen, Bill Duke, and Daphne Maxwell Reid, who have been inspired by her light. All speak to her grace, command and seemingly effortless quantums of power as a Hollywood legacy since the 1960’s on the silver screen, as well as television. Her humanit...2021-05-0923 min
The Bagel PodcastPurity, Summer Latkes and the Climate CrisisThis episode is mildly NSFW. We talk purity with both Miriam Lorie from the Mikveh Project and Rabbi Debbie Young Somers who provides a Talmudic approach to Niddah (ritual purity). I also went to the Jewish Museum to talk with Jemima Jarman about British Jews. It felt a little bit 'Yey, Jews!' but I suppose in our current climate, a bit of positivity isn't such a bad thing.
We also have Part 2 of the Build a Brunch series with Miri and Jon where we make summer latkes (definitely not potato waffles!) To round it out, the...2019-08-2951 min
Abiding TogetherAdvent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius: Interview with Debbie Herbeck (Part 3)In this weeks episode we finish up our Advent series, the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius, with a wonderful conversation with special guest Debbie Herbeck. Debbie is a wife, mother, and grandmother who disciples young women and lives radical love in action. She shares with us her journey from Judaism to Catholicism, the cost of the Gospel in her own family, and her life changing encounter with Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She also shares how Mary has been pivotal in her life and challenges us to open our hearts to love. To find out more about Debbie you...2018-12-1743 min
MLW That's LifeFeaturing: Debbie Shafran, Marleen Litt and Shifra Klein, Editor of Joy of Kosher magazineOn this edition of That's Life, Nurse and skin care expert Debbie Shafran joined Miriam, discussing ways to take care of your skin as we move from winter to spring and how what you eat can be a part of that.
Plus: Marleen Litt, Chair of the American Friends of Reuth Young Leadership division and organizer of the Silent Disco - the what??? She explained all the details.
And finally, Shifra Klein, Editor of Joy of Kosher magazine, with a look into their Pesach issue and a peek into what's coming up for Shavuout...2014-04-0300 min