Temple Talks

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Welcome to Temple Talks, the podcast of Temple Israel in Minneapolis, where Jewish wisdom meets our ever-changing world. Join us as we talk with our favorite partners and thought leaders, from around town and around the world. We hope these talks will inspire you, challenge you, and give us all new ideas about Judaism, religious life, and social justice. Join us for services, learning, and community at TempleIsrael.com. Join the conversation with Rabbi Zimmerman, Rabbi Klein, Rabbi Hartman, Rabbi Moss, and Cantor Abelson. Join us for services, learning, and community at TempleIsrael.com. We welcome questions and comments directed to [email protected]

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#20: From Decoding To Comprehending (Dae Selcer & Rabbi Jason Klein)

Mar 08 2022 34 mins  
Rabbi Klein talks with Dae Selcer, a local teacher and lifelong congregant of Temple Israel. Dae is a graduate student at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she is studying to obtain a dyslexia specialist certificate. Dae teaches us about the science of reading, the facts and misconceptions about dyslexia, and how our Hebrew education can be improved thanks to t

#19: Broken Swastikas: The Shared Burden of History (Rabbi Joseph Edelheit & Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman)

Feb 22 2022 27 mins  
Rabbi Zimmerman talks with Temple Israel’s former Senior Rabbi Joseph Edelheit about his most unusual donation to Temple Israel: a swastika. In its original context, it was one of five hakenkreuze (broken crosses) that adorned the St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Rabbi Edelheit shares the story of the interfaith collaboration that led to the removal of these swastikas, and ho

#18: Be Our Guest! (Chef Yotam Ottolenghi & Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman)

Feb 08 2022 28 mins  
In anticipation of joining us for our VOICES 2022 event, Rabbi Zimmerman talks with Chef Yotam Ottolenghi about what’s truly essential about communal gathering, food, and life around the kitchen. Chef Ottolenghi shares intimate stories from his upbringing, his partnership with Palestinian chef Sami Tamimi, and his ever-evolving culinary career. We look forward to learning more fr

#17: The Artsiest Pomegranate (David Harris & Rabbi Tobias Moss)

Jan 25 2022 43 mins  
Rabbi Moss talks with David Harris about David’s artistic path and pioneering work as the founding director of Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council. They also discuss the vital role that the arts play in the Jewish community and how Rimon helps Jewish artists find resources, audiences, and inspiration. Please subscribe to TEMPLE TALKS and review the show. Comments and questio

#16: Fellowship for the Future (Reverend Elijah McDavid III & Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman)

Jan 12 2022 30 mins  
Rabbi Zimmerman talks with Reverend Elijah McDavid III, the new senior pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Together, they explore his upbringing in the Baptist tradition; Fellowship’s response to the pandemic, police brutality, and inequality; and emerging trends in religious life. This episode is sponsored by the Rabbi Albert & Frances Minda Leader

#15: The Mussar Movement In Minneapolis (Julie Dean & Rabbi Tobias Divack Moss)

Aug 12 2021 38 mins  
Rabbi Moss talks with Julie Dean about mussar, the ever-evolving practice of becoming a mensch. In this conversation, Julie offers ideas of how mussar can inform our journey through the High Holy Days and the year to come. She explains how a mussar va’ad, or facilitated group, offers a unique opportunity for developing one’s soul curriculum. Thanks to Julie’s mentorship, Temp

#14: Reconstructing & Rewriting Judaism (Rabbi Rebecca Hornstein & Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman)

Jul 13 2021 32 mins  
Keeping it in the family, Rabbi Zimmerman speaks with her daughter Rabbi Rebecca Hornstein, newly ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Rabbi Hornstein speaks about her personal and professional path to the rabbinate, and her passion for sofrut, the Jewish scribal arts. Learn about the intricacies of writing God's name and rewriting the words of the ketubah, the Jew

#13: Leading Behind the Scenes (Sandra Divack Moss & Rabbi Tobias Divack Moss)

Jun 23 2021 41 mins  
In this mother-son conversation, Rabbi Moss speaks with Sandra Divack Moss, who he labels as a Jewish non-profit superstar. Sandy shares insights and highlights from her leading roles in establishing the inter-generational care organization DOROT, saving the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue, and currently serving as executive director of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York Ci

#12: Scientific and Religious Awe (Dr. Lawrence Rudnick & Rabbi Sim Glaser)

Jun 01 2021 53 mins  
In this episode of Temple Talks, Rabbi Glaser continues his conversation with Dr. Lawrence A. Rudnick, Temple Israel congregant and Professor Emeritus of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. In the second of a series of talks, our Rabbi and Physicist engage with the following question: what is the importance of awe and wonder? Please subscribe to TEMP

#11 Appetite for Change (Michelle Horovitz and Rabbi Hartman)

May 11 2021 29 mins  
Rabbi Hartman talks with Michelle Horovitz, an advocate for justice whose career has seen her move from the public defender’s office to now the kitchen, garden, and restaurant. Michelle, who grew up in Minneapolis, partnered with northsiders LaTasha Powell and Princess Haley to create Appetite for Change and Breaking Bread. Their mission is to help communities use food as a tool