Rabbiting On

Jun 24 2024 39 ep. 33 mins 10
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The Movement for Reform Judaism presents Rabbis Debbie Young-Somers, Miriam Berger and Robyn Ashworth-Steen. #rabbitingonpodcast #Judaism

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S3: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Jun 24 2024 28 mins  
If nothing else is sure in life, you can be certain that change at some point will come for us all. After 18 years in her job, Rabbi Miriam is heading for something new and as the rabbis reveal how Jewish ritual is the ultimate guide to change-management they reflect on how good endings make for a strong start.

S2 Ep12: Israel's Democracy. And crumpets.

Mar 17 2023 28 mins  
When faced with a difficult conversation, what better way to deflect than to talk about what you had for breakfast? In this final conversation in the current series, the rabbis discuss why it is so hard to talk about Israel and its complex democracy. And they take up the challenge of doing so, at a time when Israelis all over the world are protesting in the streets in defiance of t

S2 Ep11: Jewish Time Travel at Purim

Mar 06 2023 29 mins  
At every moment in Judaism we time travel because we're living between the world as it was and the world as it is. Yet, every year on the 14th of Adar, Purim turns everything on its head... With many thanks to the Queen of Jewish Early Childhood Music, Ellen Allard for permission to use 'The Whole Megillah':IG: @ellenallardmusic • FB:@ellenallardmusic WEBSITE: https://www.ellen

S2 Ep10: Liturgy and Jazz - Creating a new Prayerbook with Rabbi Mark Goldsmith

Feb 17 2023 42 mins  
Creating liturgy is a long process but like any creative art, it draws inspiration from a great many sources. In the context of Judaism, many minds and hearts play their parts too and in this episode Rabbi Mark Goldsmith crosses the threshold to join the Rabbiters in a very special conversation about the creation of a new prayer book for the High Holy Days. Out in 2024, the new MRJ

S2 Ep9: Happy birthday to the Trees. And to Rabbi Debbie. Lifehack the future at Tu'Bishvat.

Feb 03 2023 33 mins  
Are you a spendaholic with your carbon budget or do you save for the future? What are your favourite life-hacks and why is Judaism's answer to a better life so radical for some? Join the rabbis this week at TuBishvat to wish a big Rabbiting On! happy birthday both to Rabbi Debbie and to the trees! With thanks to Jackson Mercer for permission to use Esa Eynai - All rights reserved

S2 Ep8: The power of connection with Louise Kermode

Jan 20 2023 40 mins  
People who live in communities tend to live longer and Jewish community can be a protective factor but it's not always the case. Western cultures often value personal independence over communal interdependence and yet more people than ever are self-reporting the need for support with their mental health. Louise Kermode from Jewish mental health charity Jami joins the show to talk c

S2 Ep7: The Jewish Communities of Ethiopia with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan

Jan 06 2023 46 mins  
Jewish communities in Ethiopia, descended from the Tribe of Dan, migrated south during the Biblical period. Today, they remain devout communities many of whom wish to move to Israel. Many are entrepreneurs and university-educated but faced with poverty and complexities with Israeli immigration laws, they are being supported by charitable organisations such as Meketa, run by Rabbi S

S2 Ep6: Chanukah

Dec 23 2022 24 mins  
After Rabbiting On Live the rabbis are still buzzing and whether it’s to do with fire safety or being out and proud with your Judaism, this Chanukah is all about being intentional. Happy Chanukah from the Rabbiting On Team and all at MRJ. Support The MRJ Chanukah Appeal Download your Chanukah Booklet

S2 Ep5: Rabbiting On Live! Part 2

Dec 09 2022 46 mins  
Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism - what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Recorded on location at JW3 with music from Daniel Cainer and Cantor Zoe Jacobs, join us for Rabbiting On Live! 2022. Also available a

S2 Ep4: Rabbiting On Live! Part 1

Dec 09 2022 42 mins  
Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Also available as a video podcast: https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/podcasts/rabbiting-on/ Recorded on location at JW3 with music from