REALLY JEWISH S1:E10 - on God

REALLY JEWISH SE1:E19 - A Judaism of spirit

This episode delves into the intersection of Judaism and spirituality, exploring the journey of becoming a rabbi, the spiritual essence of Judaism, finding spirituality in Jewish life, and the pursuit of spirituality amidst adversity. It highlights the significance of music and singing as a source of spiritual inspiration and emphasizes the gradual and intentional nature of the spiritual journey Takeaways * Judaism and spirituality are deeply interconnected * The practice of singing and music is a source of spiritual inspiration Chapters * 00:00 The Journey to Becoming a Rabbi * 06:15 The Connection Between Judaism and Spirituality * 11:05 Finding Spirituality in Jewish Life * 33:06 Spirituality in Times of Struggle

REALLY JEWISH SE1:E18 - prohibition & fun

The conversation explores the role of pleasure and prohibition in the Jewish tradition, delving into the balance between joy and discipline. It also touches on the connection between religious life and secular life, as well as the impact of prohibitions on personal experiences. Takeaways * Pleasure and Prohibition in Jewish Tradition * Balancing Pleasure and Prohibition * The Role of Prohibition in Secular and Religious Life Chapters * 00:00 The Significance of Pleasure in Jewish Tradition * 10:20 Balancing Pleasure and Prohibition * 23:23 Rebbe Nachman's Teaching on Joy and Depression * 33:29 The Role of Prohibition in Secular and Religious Life

REALLY JEWISH SE1:E17 - outreach and mission in Christianity and Judaism

The conversation delves into the generations of relationship between Christianity and Judaism, exploring why we as faith leaders are ‘called’ to our work. We discuss differences in our faith perspectives, and the significance of ‘doing’ in Jewish life. It also discusses belief and obedience in religion, the focus on belief in God and God's love in Christianity. The conversation touches on Christian missionary work and outreach, Christian-Jewish relations, religious tolerance, and promoting confidence and dialogue. The main takeaway is embracing bravery and honesty in religious conversations. Takeaways * Interfaith Dialogue * Religious Tolerance Chapters * 00:00 Building a Relationship * 09:09 Belief and Obedience * 14:10 Christian Missionary Work * 19:37 Christian Outreach and Jewish Community * 25:00 Cross Desecration and Religious Friction * 30:38 Religious Tolerance and Mutual Respect

REALLY JEWISH SE1:E16 - Police, nice job for a Jewish boy

The conversation delves into the unique role of the UK’ most senior Jewish police officer and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in the context of policing and social unrest. It explores the impact of social media and online hate, and concludes with a message to the Jewish community and a personal reflection on the role of Judaism in shaping the Ben Russell’s day-to-day life. REALLY JEWISH SE1:E16 Takeaways The role of a senior Jewish police officer is unique and comes with its own set of challenges. The impact of social media and online hate on the Jewish community is significant and requires attention. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reunion 05:09 The Jewish Community and Policing 15:01 Challenges Faced by the Jewish Community 28:17 The Impact of Social Media and Online Hate 35:24 Message to the Jewish Community and Personal Reflection

REALLY JEWISH S1:E15 - Certainty and doubt

A technical delay on this week’s podcast, hope to be back on schedule for this Thursday! The conversation delves into the exploration of the Parshat Shelach Lecha, discussing the themes of certainty and doubt in the Jewish tradition. It also touches on personal and national faith, the vision of Rabbi Akiva, the challenge of religious fundamentalism, and the importance of persistence and faith in personal and national projects. Takeaways Certainty and doubt are integral to Jewish tradition Personal faith and persistence are essential for progress The challenge of religious fundamentalism requires a shift in religious understanding Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Parshat: Shelach Lecha 13:29 Personal and National Faith 25:31 The Vision of Rabbi Akiva 34:25 The Challenge of Religious Fundamentalism 42:05 Persistence and Faith in Personal and National Projects