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In The Spotlight with Abigail PogrebinIn the Spotlight: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld- "Judaism Disrupted"Rabbi and author Michael Strassfeld discusses "Judaism Disrupted," his book that excavates the sources of Judaism that have been distorted over centuries and creates new practices drawn from contemporary spirituality and the Jewish mystical tradition.
2024-08-0629 min
2024-03-311h 07
The College Commons PodcastRabbi Michael Strassfeld: Disrupting JudaismAuthor Rabbi Michael Strassfeld encourages us to reorganize our thinking about—and reengage our lives with—Judaism.
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld has served the Jewish community for over five decades, in numerous capacities, including as an educator, writer, editor, rabbi, and community leader.
He is the author of Judaism Disrupted, which is being published on the 50th anniversary of his breakthrough best-seller that sold over 300,000 copies, The Jewish Catalog.
Rabbi Strassfeld, the son of a Modern Orthodox rabbi, was ordained as a rabbi over 30 years ago by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. He served as rabbi for a decade at Congregation Ansche Ches...
2024-01-0924 min
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2023-09-1600 min
EvolveHigh Holidays: Making Your Soul a Vessel for ChangeIn this pre-High Holidays episode, Bryan Schwartzman asks Rabbi Nathan Kamesar how he prepares to lead Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. They discuss ways people can the most out of the holidays, whether they go to synagogue or not. Although as a congregational rabbi, Kamesar does make a pitch for showing up in-person or virtually. He also discusses his own contemporary theology as it relates to the High Holidays and also addresses the existential dread many may be feeling from climate change, the perils facing democracy and so much more. More broadly, he offers a defense of Jewish...
2023-08-311h 07
Narrative VoicesRedefining Jewish Connection in the 21st CenturyWe recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld about his new book, Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century. In our enlightening conversation, we explored his journey to becoming a rabbi and how the core principles of Judaism can be applied to our modern lives. Rabbi Strassfeld shared the best advice he ever received: being present and listening to people rather than trying to provide answers. He also opened up about his unusual hobby of collecting signs from old synagogues and Jewish institutions, uncovering the story they tell about the American Jewish experience.
2023-07-2657 min
Becoming Bridge BuildersJudaism in the 21st Century: Disruption, Spirituality, and Finding Meaning with Rabbi Michael StrassfeldSend us a Text Message.We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld about his new book, Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century. In our enlightening conversation, we explored his journey to becoming a rabbi and how the core principles of Judaism can be applied to our modern lives. Rabbi Strassfeld shared the best advice he ever received: being present and listening to people rather than trying to provide answers. He also opened up about his unusual hobby of collecting signs from old synagogues and Jewish institutions, uncovering the story they...
2023-07-2056 min
Virginia FocusVirginia Focus - Judaism DisruptedAfter the pandemic, some people find themselves wondering how they can update how they think about spirituality in our modern world so it applies to their daily life. On this episode we are taking a look at the American Jewish experience and how spirituality, in general, has been placed under the microscope. I've invited Rabbi Michael Strassfeld on the show to also talk about his new book "Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century".
2023-07-1430 min
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2023-06-2800 min
Martini JudaismWhy We Have Trouble Praying“So, Rabbi, in your more than forty years in the rabbinate, what are those things that surprised you – those things that you never expected, or that you once expected that didn’t actually come to pass?”There would be a long list, but here is the one that moves me in particular.Forty years ago, we never would have expected that so many Jews would turn to God as the location of their Jewish energies – that trend that we call Jewish spirituality.In particular, we never would have expected that so many pe...
2023-06-0752 min
The Neshamah ProjectNeshamah Project: Episode 44: Rabbi StrassfeldIn this episode, we talk to Rabbi Michael Strassfeld about the future of Judaism and Torah in honor of the Hebrew month of Sivan and Shavuot. Text sheet is here:https://bit.ly/sivantexts
2023-05-2336 min
Ira's Everything BagelNoshing With Rabbi Michael Strassfeld – May 4, 2023Author, Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century
This week, Ira spoke with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, author of Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century (published by Ben Yehuda Press). In this Judaic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Michael talks about how he believes Judaism has a lot to offer in making use of the precious gift that humans have, which is life; why he wrote the book and why Judaism disrupts by bringing goodness into our lives so we can live them to the utmost; why you can face challenges in life with w...
2023-05-0427 min
JewitchesGiant Frogs & Magical Matzah... All About PassoverLet's explore the traditions and customs of Passover, our first ever episode dedicated to just one Jewish holiday! Join us as we retell the Pesach story as you may have never heard it before, delve into the history, rituals, and modern-day celebrations of this magical holiday....Giant frog and magical matzah amulets included.
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2023-04-0339 minEvolvePassover (and Judaism) DisruptedThis Passover, please support the work of Evolve and Reconstructing Judaism with a donation so we can continue to build participatory, joy-filled communities that engage Jews, seekers, and our loved ones: https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/make-your-impact-this-passover/
Half a century ago, Rabbi Michael Strassfeld — a leader of the countercultural Havurah movement — co-edited “The First Jewish Catalog.” The book, which sold an astounding 300,000 copies, presented tangible practices for do-it-yourself Judaism. His new book, “Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century” argues that, some 2,000 years after the birth of rabbinic Judaism, it’s time to fashion Judaism into something new...
2023-03-291h 03
Martini JudaismShould Judaism disrupt your life? • Rabbi Michael StrassfeldHere is a new Jewish party game.Gather a bunch of friends around a table, and everyone must complete the following sentence:“The Jewish people should continue to exist and thrive because … ”You think it’s easy? It’s not. In fact, one of the things that makes this a Jewish party game is that the only people that ever ask themselves whether and why they should exist — just happen to be the Jews.That is why I was thrilled to interview Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. He is a noted author and thought lead...
2023-02-2444 min
Judaism UnboundEpisode 366: Judaism, Disrupted - Michael StrassfeldMichael Strassfeld was one of the co-authors of The Jewish Catalog, a book released in 1973 (happy 50th anniversary!) that served as a kind of "Jewish do-it-yourself kit" -- and became one of the bestselling Jewish books of all time. He joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg to speak about a new book of his being released in 2023, entitled Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century.Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. And if you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. S...
2023-02-1753 min
The Jewish StoryThe Jewish Story Season 5: A Portrait of American JewryThe changing culture of American Jewry after the Yom Kippur War in Israel and the Vietnam War meant leaving old neighborhoods, a surge in Zionism and new developments in the Jewish community like the Havurah movement. We explore the publication of the First Jewish Catalog: A Do-It-Yourself Kit edited by Richard Siegel, and Michael and Sharon Strassfeld and the shift from left-wing liberal to neo-conservative in the writings of Commentary Magazine editor Norman Podhoretz. Plus, Rav Mike gets personal and talks about his own Jewish upbringing.
2022-06-2243 min
yhebrew.com....... 'Hand of יהוה YHWH'The Jewish Holidays by Michael StrassfeldThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://yhebrew.com/2022/04/07/the-jewish-holidays-by-michael-strassfeld/
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2022-04-0702 min
Kehillat Israel PodcastsKI Tisa III: Can We See God? Should We?Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 33:12-34:35 - February 18, 2022Links:Ki Tisa Torah TextRabbi Michael Strassfeld On Ki TisaThe Golden Calf: Ilana Pardes
2022-02-1852 min
Jewish Heroism ProjectTJS S5E1 A portrait of American Jewry, circa 1974The changing culture of American Jewry after the Yom Kippur War in Israel and the Vietnam War meant leaving old neighborhoods, a surge in Zionism and new developments in the Jewish community like the Havurah movement. We explore the publication of the First Jewish Catalog: A Do-It-Yourself Kit edited by Richard Siegel, and Michael and Sharon Strassfeld and the shift from left-wing liberal to neo-conservative in the writings of Commentary Magazine editor Norman Podhoretz. Plus, Rav Mike gets personal and talks about his own Jewish upbringing.
2021-08-1943 min
5.8Tradições Judaicas do Futuro: Micve[link para a descrição completa: http://5ponto8.fireside.fm/22]
"Vinte e cinco anos atrás, como uma jovem ortodoxa, comecei com estas palavras um artigo que se tornou bastante influente: "Todas as coisas morrem e renascem continuamente". Eu estava errada. Às vezes, não podemos nos repetir. Nós podemos apenas nos transformar. No entanto, nossa responsabilidade moral por aquele eu anterior e seus atos perduram. Vinte e cinco anos depois, como teóloga reformista feminista, continuo diante de um ensaio que escrevi, um ensaio que continua a ser citado, mencionado e reproduzido, emitindo opiniões e prescr...
2021-07-0643 min
Kehillat Israel PodcastsTexting: The Jewish Way with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld - Session 3The topic for this session: What are my responsibilities toward other people and what are the necessary limits of my responsibilities to others?
The study of Torah is to be a lifelong enterprise. We do it not just to master the text or to learn how to perform the rituals of Judaism. Studying the texts is to help us encounter the challenges and opportunities of life. Hence texting (that is studying) is the Jewish way to live life to its fullest. In this class we will study and discuss some stories and texts from the Talmud as...
2021-03-181h 29
Kehillat Israel PodcastsTexting: The Jewish Way with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld - Session 2The topic for this session: Does Judaism proclaim some fundamental truths? What about "my truth" drawn from my own experience?
The study of Torah is to be a lifelong enterprise. We do it not just to master the text or to learn how to perform the rituals of Judaism. Studying the texts is to help us encounter the challenges and opportunities of life. Hence texting (that is studying) is the Jewish way to live life to its fullest. In this class we will study and discuss some stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to...
2021-02-111h 22
Kehillat Israel PodcastsTexting: The Jewish Way with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld - Session 1The topic for this session: Hillel vs. Shammai.
The study of Torah is to be a lifelong enterprise. We do it not just to master the text or to learn how to perform the rituals of Judaism. Studying the texts is to help us encounter the challenges and opportunities of life. Hence texting (that is studying) is the Jewish way to live life to its fullest. In this class we will study and discuss some stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to explore issues both personal and societal in contemporary life.
This...
2021-01-281h 23
A is for AnxietySeason Two, Episode Two: The Intersection of Anxiety and Religion with Rabbi Joy LevittPrior to coming to the JCC, Rabbi Joy Levitt served as a congregational rabbi on Long Island and in New Jersey for 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree from Barnard College, followed by a master’s degree from New York University and a rabbinical degree from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Rabbi Levitt founded the Jewish Journey Project, an initiative designed to revolutionize Jewish education for children. As a lay leader, she serves on the boards of Avodah: The Jewish Corps for Service and The Shefa School, a new Jewish community day school for children with language-based learning disabilities. Joy is...
2020-09-3030 min
HashivenuS3 Ep. 11: Creativity and CountercultureRabbi Michael Strassfeld has made a life and career at the core of Jewish counterculture, combining a deep connection with Jewish text and tradition with a passion for creative experimentation with new, accessible and relevant forms of Jewish community and practice. In our conversation, we discuss his experiences as a founder of the havurah movement, co-creator of the groundbreaking Jewish Catalog series, and rabbi of the SAJ. Toward the end of our conversation we turn to the Jewish future, reflecting on the opportunities presented by digital culture and on new paradigms for Jewish prayer.
While this episode...
2020-08-2040 min
Kehillat Israel PodcastsBamidbar I: We All CountRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 1:1-54 - May 22, 2020.
Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.Links:Bamidbar Torah textBamidbar Handout - Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
2020-05-2257 min
Conversations with the RabbiA Dayeinu For Our Time By Michael StrassfeldMichael Strassfeld, the author of the First, Second and Third Jewish Catalogs is the author of this "Dayeinu for our Time." Years ago, I had the privilege of studying with Michael at a rabbis retreat. He is a gifted scholar and spiritual teacher. May you find enhanced meaning in this wonderfully moving and heart-breaking Dayeinu. Our sages taught, "There is nothing more whole than a broken heart."
2020-04-0601 min
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 7This is the seventh and final class in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.Links:Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 7 Handout
2019-06-131h 26
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 6This is the sixth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.Links:Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality Handout - Class 6
2019-05-301h 14
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 5This is the fifth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.Links:Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality Handout - Class 5
2019-05-241h 26
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 4This is the fourth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.Links:Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality Handout - Class 4
2019-05-231h 17
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 3This is the third in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.Links:Handout for Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality - Class 3
2019-04-261h 05
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 2This is the second in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.Links:Handout for Jewish Mindfulness - Class 2
2019-04-041h 23
Kehillat Israel PodcastsJewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 1This is the first in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes which will be comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series will draw on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
2019-03-141h 27