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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?'American Health Under Trump — Past, Present, and FutureDreaming of a Trump victory, Republicans have a wish list of health policy changes — including loosening Affordable Care Act regulations to make cheaper coverage available and ending Medicare drug price negotiations. Meanwhile, after the first publicly reported death stemming from a state abortion ban, Vice President Kamala Harris is emphasizing the consequences of Trump’s work to overturn Roe v. Wade.Tami Luhby of CNN, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Joanne Kenen of Politico and Johns Hopkins University join KFF Health News senior editor Emmarie Huetteman to discuss these stories and more. Plus, for “...2024-09-1933 min
The Living Jewishly PodcastREPLAY: Sukkot and the Future of the Earth“At what point in our history did our houses become ‘not nature’?”— Julia PlevinThe earth is our home, our classroom, and our legacy — how can we create a nurturing relationship with the earth that allows all living creatures to thrive?Sukkot, the ancient Jewish Harvest festival, is an invitation for people of the Jewish faith to experience, celebrate, and revere the gift of our natural world. But in the face of the looming climate change crisis and global food insecurities, what can Sukkot teach us about how to live...2023-09-2643 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastREPLAY: Getting Unstuck – Pesach and the Quest for Liberation“We are, in many ways, slaves to the grind — grind culture and being defined by our productivity.”— BluthIs the idea of “freedom” clear-cut and universal? How closely do we examine the chains that bind us — and how can the Sedar help us to gain new perspective? Slavery is not a grim chapter in our history that we can consider closed. It’s an ongoing problem that still occurs today, in many parts of the world and in many industries. But even for those of us fortunate enough not to be...2023-04-1147 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastREPLAY: A Psychedelic Judaism?: Purim and the Quest for a Spiritual High“‘The good guys and the bad guys’: it’s a day where there’s a lot of clarity and a lot of energy focused on that… We really are going to fight evil on this day and yet, at the same time, we’re undoing part of our rigid perspectives.”— Ami SilverDuring Purim, we’re encouraged to drink to the point of intoxication — in fact, up until we perhaps have trouble distinguishing between good and evil. What is the meaning behind this teaching, and how can we take a fresh look at it in our modern co...2023-03-0747 minThe 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: Game, Sex, Match: Religious Singles and the Quest for Romantic Love.“The art of loving is hard to learn… and even harder to master.”— Dr. Elliot MalametWhen you are part of a religious community, the acts of loving and being loved can be surprisingly complex, requiring a delicate balancing act between personal freedom and external expectations, and between sexual pleasure and religious duty. Singlehood is seen in the community as a problem to be solved — particularly for Jewish women. From accessing the ritual of the mikvah to negotiating healthy sexuality to coping with the pain of breakin...2023-02-1445 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastSukkot, Forest Bathing, & Climate Justice“At what point in our history did our houses become ‘not nature’?”— Julia PlevinThe earth is our home, our classroom, and our legacy — how can we create a nurturing relationship with the earth that allows all living creatures to thrive?Sukkot, the ancient Jewish Harvest festival, is an invitation for people of the Jewish faith to experience, celebrate, and revere the gift of our natural world. But in the face of the looming climate change crisis and global food insecurities, what can Sukkot teach us about how to live...2022-10-1343 min
Jewish MagicE:31 Iyar- The Month of Love & LightIyar- The Month of Love & Light
In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Iyar.
Resources:
The Mysterious Hebrew Calendar
Spiritual Meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet Letters
Numbers Rabba
Iyar: The Month of Iyar According to Sefer Yetzirah
Quote of the Week
Iyar is a time of healing, development, and growth. This is a special time marked by ritual, like so many other sacred periods in the Hebrew calendar. Iyar allows us to create space for contemplation...2022-05-0911 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastGetting Unstuck – Pesach and the Quest for Liberation“We are, in many ways, slaves to the grind — grind culture and being defined by our productivity.”— BluthIs the idea of “freedom” clear-cut and universal? How closely do we examine the chains that bind us — and how can the Sedar help us to gain new perspective? Slavery is not a grim chapter in our history that we can consider closed. It’s an ongoing problem that still occurs today, in many parts of the world and in many industries. But even for those of us fortunate enough not to be...2022-04-1247 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastA Psychedelic Judaism?: Purim and the Quest for a Spiritual High“‘The good guys and the bad guys’: it’s a day where there’s a lot of clarity and a lot of energy focused on that… We really are going to fight evil on this day and yet, at the same time, we’re undoing part of our rigid perspectives.”— Ami SilverDuring Purim, we’re encouraged to drink to the point of intoxication — in fact, up until we perhaps have trouble distinguishing between good and evil. What is the meaning behind this teaching, and how can we take a fresh look at it in our modern co...2022-03-0847 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastSukkot and the Future of the Earth“At what point in our history did our houses become ‘not nature’?”— Julia PlevinThe earth is our home, our classroom, and our legacy — how can we create a nurturing relationship with the earth that allows all living creatures to thrive?Sukkot, the ancient Jewish Harvest festival, is an invitation for people of the Jewish faith to experience, celebrate, and revere the gift of our natural world. But in the face of the looming climate change crisis and global food insecurities, what can Sukkot teach us about how to live...2021-09-2343 minThe Living Jewishly PodcastGame, Sex, Match: Religious Singles and the Quest for Romantic Love.“The art of loving is hard to learn… and even harder to master.”— Dr. Elliot MalametWhen you are part of a religious community, the acts of loving and being loved can be surprisingly complex, requiring a delicate balancing act between personal freedom and external expectations, and between sexual pleasure and religious duty. Singlehood is seen in the community as a problem to be solved — particularly for Jewish women. From accessing the ritual of the mikvah to negotiating healthy sexuality to coping with the pain of breakin...2021-07-2045 min
TrillionsHot Takes: The Outlook for ETFs in 2020There’s rarely a dull moment covering ETFs. And this year, as well as the past decade, was no exception. The industry has solidified itself as the hottest destination for new cash, new firms and new ideas. On this last episode of the year for Trillions, Joel and Eric talk to Rachel Evans of Bloomberg News and Todd Rosenbluth of CFRA in a round table format getting their expert takes and outlooks on everything from flows, returns, issuers, launches, fees, active, ESG, themes, marketing and regulation. Eric and Todd also make a new bet!See omn...2019-12-2644 min