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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Listen in as Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg analyze pressing issues for 21st century American Judaism. Mixing their own analysis with interviews of leading thinkers, practitioners, and even "regular Jews," Dan and Lex look to push past the bounds of what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century. You can support Judaism Unbound at www.JudaismUnbound.com/donate.

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Episode 472: Israel-Palestine -- "What You're Against" and "What You're For" - Danya Ruttenberg, Ilana Sumka 59:43

2 days ago59:43

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Danya Ruttenberg is an award-winning author, activist, and rabbi, whose most recent book -- On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World -- won a National Jewish Book Award. Ilana Sumka is a nonprofit leader, experiential educator and community organizer with over 20 years of experience, who recently founded Shleimut: Jewish Paths to Wholeness and Peace . The two of them join Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for the 6th episode in an ongoing mini-series, exploring North American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine. New courses are now open for registration, in Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva -- our digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning. Learn more about our online classes by heading to www.judaismunbound.com/classes -- financial aid is available for all courses in the UnYeshiva. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Bonus Episode: Dan & Lex on BYU Radio's In Good Faith Podcast 27:36

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In October 2024, Dan and Lex participated in Elevate -- a summit for podcasters hosting shows in the realm of faith and spirituality -- to connect and collaborate with one another. The gathering took place at BYU – Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah – and was hosted by In Good Faith , a podcast produced by BYUradio. After an amazing few days at the summit, In Good Faith invited Dan and I to be guests on their podcast – to speak a bit about Judaism Unbound, but also for the two of us to reflect on our own relationships to religion and spirituality. The episode was recently released on their feed, and we’re excited to release it on ours as well, as a bonus episode. You can subscribe to In Good Faith on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere else that podcasts are found. Episode Description, from In Good Faith : Lex Rofeberg and Dan Libenson talk to Steve Kapp Perry about their organization Judaism Unbound. Lex Rofeberg is Senior Jewish educator for Judaism Unbound -- a digital, Jewish non-profit organization -- and oversees Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva (a digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning). He produces and co-hosts Judaism Unbound's weekly podcast, and facilitates regular forms of communal gathering, via Zoom, for Jews and Jewish-adjacent non-Jews. Dan Libenson is President of Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah, which is dedicated to helping Jews and fellow travelers apply Jewish wisdom to thrive and shape a better world. He is also the co-host of the Judaism Unbound podcast, as well as The Oral Talmud, a streaming video show soon to be released in podcast form. Dan teaches classes on Judaism and Jewish wisdom at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Zelikow School of Nonprofit Management. Dan is the translator of The Orchard, a novel about the early days of Rabbinic Judaism, by renowned Israeli novelist Yochi Brandes.…

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Episode 471: Israel-Palestine Echo Chambers - Jay Michaelson 58:33

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Jay Michaelson , an award-winning journalist, professor, rabbi, and author, joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation exploring centrism and radicalism, misinformation that circulates far and wide on the topic of Israel-Palestine, and how we might strive for a better Jewish collective relationship to this important issue. This episode is the 5th in an ongoing mini-series exploring North American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine. Announcement: New courses are now open for registration, in Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva -- our digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning. Learn more about our classes by heading to www.judaismunbound.com/classes -- financial aid is available for all courses in the UnYeshiva. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 470: Tales of the Unbound VII - Happily Ever After? 28:06

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of another podcast in the Judaism Unbound family of podcasts -- Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their chaplain, and the community they co-created in the most unlikely of places. In Tales of the Unbound, Episode 7: Happily Ever After? , the narrative explores the challenges and transformations within the Jewish community at Monroe Correctional. The story takes a twist, testing the community's cohesion and purpose. Despite these conflicts, Ari and Josh strive to uphold a sense of community and identity amidst uncertainty. The episode concludes with a reflection on the evolving nature of Judaism and the power of communal learning in navigating change and maintaining hope for a better future. For information on how to reach out to connect with Jewish agencies who support folks who are incarcerated and their families, connect with a Jewish penpal, donate to help bring kosher meals and access to Jewish supplies, or give straight to Ari and Josh’s Jewish minyan in Monroe, connect with us at: www.judaismunbound.com/tales . You can subscribe to Tales of the Unbound in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere else podcasts are found!…

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Episode 469: Israel/Palestine -- Discourse Online - Mira Sucharov, Joshua Shanes 54:24

23 days ago54:24

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Mira Sucharov is professor of Political Science at Carleton University. Joshua Shanes directs the Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold Center for Israel Studies at the College of Charleston. Together, they are the co-founders of a digital discussion group called D’rachim — a New Path Forward for Israel/Palestine . They join Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for the 4th episode in an ongoing mini-series exploring North American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here! NOTE: This episode was recorded a couple months ago, prior to January 15th's ceasefire agreement -- and also prior to Donald Trump's statements on February 4th, articulating a vision for the mass displacement of all Palestinians in Gaza, and proposed US takeover of the area. Realities on the ground in Israel-Palestine are ever-changing, and there are new developments on a daily and weekly basis. We believe the contents of this episode are ever-green in many ways, but wanted listeners to understand that the conversation took place prior to these recent events, which is why they are not mentioned.…

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Episode 468: Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza - Peter Beinart 1:06:48

30 days ago1:06:48

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Peter Beinart , a columnist and political commentator, is the author of a new book entitled Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning . He joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation exploring narratives of Jewish victimhood and survival, how Biblical texts like Joshua and Esther are mobilized in contemporary debates, and how we might have better intra-Jewish conversations about perhaps the most contentious topic there is for our communities. This episode is the third in an ongoing mini-series exploring American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here! NOTE: This episode was recorded many weeks before it was released publicly, meaning our conversation took place before the ceasefire agreement that was widely reported on January 15th. We celebrate this de-escalation of violence and hope that it endures. We continue to hold deep hopes for a brighter future for Palestinians, for Israelis, and for their loved ones around the world.…

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Episode 467: Israel and Palestine on Campus - Susannah Heschel 40:38

5 weeks ago40:38

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Susannah Heschel , the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College, joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation about one of the most high-intensity issues there is -- Israel-Palestine on college campuses. This episode is the second in an ongoing mini-series of podcasts exploring conversations about Israel-Palestine in American-Jewish life. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here! NOTE: This episode was recorded many weeks before it was released publicly, meaning our conversation took place before the ceasefire agreement that was widely reported on January 15th. We celebrate this de-escalation of violence and hope that it endures. We continue to hold deep hopes for a brighter future for Palestinians, for Israelis, and for their loved ones around the world.…

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Episode 466: Israel-Palestine in American Jewish Discourse 53:33

6 weeks ago53:33

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Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg , co-hosts of Judaism Unbound, explore one of the most contentious topics in Jewish (and broader) life today — Israel-Palestine. They ask how we can build Jewish communities that are able to support one another across difference and serve justice in our world. This episode is the first in an ongoing mini-series of podcasts exploring conversations about Israel-Palestine in American-Jewish life. NOTE: This episode was recorded many weeks before it was released publicly, meaning our conversation took place before the ceasefire agreement that was widely reported on January 15th. Initial reports indicate a multi-phase ceasefire agreement, including a release of many people -- Israelis and Palestinians -- who will be able to return to their families and homes. We celebrate this de-escalation of violence and hope that it endures. We continue to hold deep hopes for a brighter future for Palestinians, for Israelis, and for their loved ones around the world. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 465: Jewish Ritual Lab - Vanessa Ochs 54:34

7 weeks ago54:34

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Vanessa Ochs , a scholar of Jewish ritual and the second-ever guest on Judaism Unbound way back in episode 5, makes a grand return to our podcast! She connects with Dan and Lex to discuss an upcoming UnYeshiva mini-course she's teaching, entitled Jewish Ritual Lab: Experiments in Jewish Creativity and Invention . If you love what you hear in this episode, head to www.judaismunbound.com/classes and register for Ochs's upcoming mini-course in the UnYeshiva (begins January 15th, 2025)! Financial aid is available for anyone who needs it, via this link . Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 464: Judeo-Futurism - Becca Leviss 57:04

8 weeks ago57:04

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Becca Leviss, currently studying at Harvard Divinity School, wants to push us beyond the Jewish "right-now" and into the Jewish "not-yet." She joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation about Judeo-Futurism -- a framework she is building, and which she wants to co-create with Jews all around the world. If you love what you hear in this episode, head to www.judaismunbound.com/classes and register for Leviss's upcoming mini-course in the UnYeshiva (begins January 7th, 2025), entitled Judeo-Futurism ! Financial aid is available for anyone who needs it, via this link . Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Bonus Episode: Hanukkah 2024-25 #4 - ApocryFest Now 19:29

9 weeks ago19:29

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Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio , respectively) conclude ApocryFest 2024-25: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized. This is the 4th bonus episode in a 4-part mini-series of Judaism Unbound, exploring the topic of canon, and apocrypha, in observance of the festival of Hanukkah. In this final episode, they zoom out to ask what Apocrypha can mean for us today, in 2025. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Judeo-Futurism, Shabbetai Zvi, and more! For all of our episodes from past years' ApocryFests, click here.…

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Bonus Episode: Hanukkah 2024-25 #3 - ApocryFest - The Letter of Aristeas 23:51

9 weeks ago23:51

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Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio , respectively) continue with their third conversation of ApocryFest 2024-25: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized -- a 4-part mini-series of Judaism Unbound. In this episode, they explore a wild text entitled The Letter of Aristeas . You can sign up for ApocryFest 2024-25 by heading to www.JudaismUnbound.com/apocryfest . Do so, and we’ll send you all sorts of cool Apocryphal stuff, during Hanukkah, to help enrich your experience of this holiday! For all of our episodes from past years' ApocryFests, click here. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Judeo-Futurism, Shabbetai Zvi, and more!…

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Episode 463: Queering Theology - Brian G. Murphy, Shannon TL Kearns 59:58

9 weeks ago59:58

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Queer Theology is the longest running podcast by and for LGBTQIA+ spiritual seekers. Its two co-hosts -- Brian G. Murphy and Shannon TL Kearns -- join Judaism Unbound for an episode exploring what it means to queer theology ("queer" as a verb!). If you love what you hear, head to www.judaismunbound.com/classes and register for their upcoming (in January 2025) mini-course in the UnYeshiva, entitled Queering Theology: A Crash Course in Reading the Bible Queerly (people of all genders, sexualities, and religious backgrounds welcome). Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Hanukkah 2024-25 #2 - ApocryFest - Joseph and Aseneth 24:22

10 weeks ago24:22

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Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio , respectively) continue with their second conversation of ApocryFest 2024-25: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized -- a 4-part mini-series of Judaism Unbound. In this episode, they explore a fascinating text called Joseph and Aseneth (and sometimes just Aseneth ). You can sign up for ApocryFest 2024-25 by heading to www.JudaismUnbound.com/apocryfest . Do so, and we’ll send you all sorts of cool Apocryphal stuff, during Hanukkah, to help enrich your experience of this holiday! And come hang out with us via Zoom at Apocry-Fest LIVE: A Hanukkah Havdalah Gathering , on Saturday, December 28th. Register here. For all of our episodes from past years' ApocryFests, click here. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Judeo-Futurism, Shabbetai Zvi, and more!…

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Episode 462: Hanukkah 2024-25 - ApocryFest (Judith) 21:34

10 weeks ago21:34

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Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio , respectively) kick off the 2024-25 edition of ApocryFest: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized -- a 4-part mini-series of Judaism Unbound. They open up big questions about what “Jewish canon” does and doesn’t mean, why those questions are worth discussing on Hanukkah in particular, and dive together into one of apocrypha’s wild, wonderful texts: The Book of Judith. You can sign up for ApocryFest 2024-25 by heading to www.JudaismUnbound.com/apocryfest . Do so, and we’ll send you all sorts of cool Apocryphal stuff, during Hanukkah, to help enrich your experience of this holiday! And come hang out with us via Zoom at Apocry-Fest LIVE: A Hanukkah Havdalah Gathering , on Saturday, December 28th. Register here. For all of our episodes from past years' ApocryFests, click here. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Judeo-Futurism, Shabbetai Zvi, and more!…

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Bonus Episode: Shabbetai Zevi Unbound - Xava De Cordova 53:48

11 weeks ago53:48

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Xava De Cordova is the co-founder of Shel Maala: a digital-first queer Yeshiva, and the co-host of Xai, How are You, one of our favorite fellow-podcasts in the Jewish podcasting universe. She is about to be teaching an amazing 3-week mini-course in the UnYeshiva, entitled Sabbatean Heresy: Shabbetai Tzvi and Permitting the Forbidden . We're thrilled to be offering a sneak-preview of the course by offering up this episode of Judaism Unbound featuring De Cordova, along with Michael Sokolovsky -- her co-host of Xai, How are You. Sign up for the UnYeshiva mini-course Sabbatean Heresy: Shabbetai Tzvi and Permitting the Forbidden here! Financial aid for the mini-course is available via this link , and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.…

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Episode 461: Jewish Kink, Power, and Belonging - Leora Fridman 59:05

11 weeks ago59:05

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Leora Fridman is the author of Bound Up: On Kink, Power, and Belonging , and also serves as director of The New Jewish Culture Fellowship . She joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation exploring the intersection of Jewishness and kink — and the immense importance of art, to the future of Judaism. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Judeo-Futurism, Shabbetai Zvi, and more! Purchase Leora Fridman's book, Bound Up: On Kink, Power and Belonging here . Enter the code RBOUND for a discount! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 460: Tales of the Unbound VI - You Do Not Have To Do This Alone 28:22

12 weeks ago28:22

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their chaplain, and the community they co-created in the most unlikely of places. In Tales of the Unbound Episode 6 , Miriam Terlinchamp reflects on her journey into the rabbinate, beginning with childhood memories and learning about holiness in unlikely places. She recalls pivotal moments that challenged her faith and understanding of Judaism's role in life's hardships. Despite initial reluctance, Miriam embraces her calling as a rabbi, drawn back to it even after attempting to avoid it. She finds purpose in connecting with individuals like Ari and Josh from Monroe Correctional, guiding them through conversions and discovering a deeper, more inclusive Judaism beyond traditional boundaries. Miriam's narrative explores themes of belonging, grief, and the evolving nature of spiritual identity. For information on how to reach out to connect with Jewish agencies who support folks who are incarcerated and their families, connect with a Jewish penpal, donate to help bring kosher meals and access to Jewish supplies, or give straight to Ari and Josh’s Jewish minyan in Monroe, connect with us at: www.judaismunbound.com/tales . You can subscribe to Tales of the Unbound in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere else podcasts are found!…

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Episode 459: The Art of Revolutionary Ritual - Rebecca Hornstein 1:02:14

13 weeks ago1:02:14

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Rebecca Hornstein serves as executive director of Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice , but she is also a talented artist who creates ketubot (Jewish marriage contracts, often crafted to be beautiful art pieces), through a project called Rituals for Revolutionaries . She joins Dan and Lex for a conversation that covers ketubot, the power of Jewish ritual moments, and a magical Yiddish word that may be new to you: “veltlich” (“secular” or “worldly”). This episode is the 6th conversation in an ongoing Judaism Unbound mini-series exploring Jewish weddings. Sign up for Apocry-Fest: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized by heading to www.JudaismUnbound.com/apocryfest . Do so, and we’ll send you all sorts of cool Apocryphal (ApocryFUN!) stuff, during Hanukkah, to help enrich your experience of this holiday! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 458: Unorthodox Celebrations - Getzel Davis 54:10

14 weeks ago54:10

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Getzel Davis is the founder and executive director of Unorthodox Celebrations , a project launched to help folks find the right person to officiate at their weddings, bar/bat/b mitzvahs, baby namings, or other Jewish life cycle event. He joins Dan and Lex for the 4th conversation in an ongoing Judaism Unbound mini-series exploring Jewish weddings. Register for the next gathering of Shabbat Unbound on November 22nd via this link! If you're listening after 11/22, you can register for our December edition of Shabbat Unbound (a 12-month-long Shabbat service), via this link . Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here! Davis recently launched a new project called Zivug Together that he mentions at the end of this podcast. Check it out by visiting ZivugTogether.org ! To learn about the couples visioning work that Davis facilitates through Zivug Together, head to this page .…

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Episode 457: Heshvan Unbound - Lex, Miriam, and Rena Yehuda 46:32

15 weeks ago46:32

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Heshvan is the month that comes after Tishri -- the month containing Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and multiple other Jewish holidays. It (Heshvan) is often framed as "a month with no Jewish holidays." The problem? It is not a month with no Jewish holidays! In this episode, Lex, Miriam, and Rena Yehuda ( members of Judaism Unbound's staff team ) dive into multiple Jewish holidays that have taken place in the past -- and continue to take place today -- during the month of Heshvan. They also ask some big questions about how we might reconceptualize the role of Heshvan entirely! Register for the next gathering of Shabbat Unbound on November 22nd via this link! If you're listening after 11/22, you can register for our December edition of Shabbat Unbound (a 12-month-long Shabbat service), via this link . Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 456: Lehrhaus -- Where Jewish Learning Meets Tavern - Charlie Schwartz 56:55

16 weeks ago56:55

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Charlie Schwartz, co-founder and director of Lehrhaus: A Jewish Tavern & House of Learning , joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about Lehrhaus, Jewish "third spaces," and blurring the boundaries between Jewish learning and Jewish eating. Register for the next gathering of Shabbat Unbound on November 22nd via this link! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 455: Jewish Weddings -- Magic! - Miriam, Dan, and Lex 57:50

17 weeks ago57:50

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Mazal Tov, Congratulations, Mazaltations, and Congratul Tov to Miriam Terlinchamp!!! Judaism Unbound’s executive director is getting married the weekend of this episode’s release. Tune in to a conversation where Miriam, Dan, and Lex take this joyous occasion as a wonderful opportunity to dive deeper into how we might experiment creatively with Jewish weddings — and how doing so could help us experiment with Jewish ritual more broadly. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our 8-week courses in the UnYeshiva , which began earlier this week! Explore Jewish communities around the world, gender in Judaism, Maimonides's (Rambam's) theology, fierce women in Torah, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 454: Tales of the Unbound V - Open the Gates 38:53

18 weeks ago38:53

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their chaplain, and the community they co-created in the most unlikely of places. In Tales of the Unbound Episode 5 , we reach the apex of the storyline, talking through all the details of the “big day” of conversion. Miriam recounts the challenges of facilitating a traditional Jewish conversion ritual for Ari and Josh in prison. She navigates assembling a beit din (rabbinic court). The mikvah (ritual bath) posed logistical hurdles, eventually combining some borrowed and collected elements to make it happen. The ritual circumcision (milah) was performed privately by Ari and Josh using diabetic lancets despite our share of reservations. The ceremony concludes with Ari and Josh affirming their Jewish identity before their community, marking a profound moment of spiritual transformation and communal contribution. For information on how to reach out to connect with Jewish agencies who support folks who are incarcerated and their families, connect with a Jewish penpal, donate to help bring kosher meals and access to Jewish supplies, or give straight to Ari and Josh’s Jewish minyan in Monroe, connect with us at: www.judaismunbound.com/tales . You can subscribe to Tales of the Unbound in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere else podcasts are found!…

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Episode 453: Sukkot 2024 - Joseph Altshuler, Ethan Blake 51:22

19 weeks ago51:22

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Happy Sukkot! Chag Sameach! The 7-day-long festival of Sukkot is here, and Dan and Lex welcome Joseph Altshuler and Ethan Blake — both founders of local Sukkah festivals celebrating creative design and architecture — to explore what this festival can teach us. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our upcoming 8-week courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Jewish communities around the world, gender in Judaism, Maimonides's (Rambam's) theology, fierce women in Torah, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 452: Yom Kippur -- Jewish Theories of Change - Rachel Cohen 49:53

20 weeks ago49:53

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Yom Kippur is here! For the past two years, Yom Kippur is often the single most popular day — all year — for folks to listen to Judaism Unbound. To those of you incorporating our podcast into your observance of this holiday, wishing you a beautiful and unbound Yom Kippur. In this episode, Rachel Cohen — policy correspondent for Vox Media — joins Dan and Lex for a conversation connecting Yom Kippur to an article (a VERY Jewish article) she wrote recently, entitled “ Why I Changed my Mind About Volunteering .” Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 8-week courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Jewish communities around the world, fierce women in Torah, Maimonides's (Rambam's) theology, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 451: Jewish Weddings -- Who is the 'Client?' - Irwin Keller 53:57

21 weeks ago53:57

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Irwin Keller is the spiritual leader of Ner Shalom in Sonoma County, California, author of the new book Shechinah at the Art Institute , and — importantly for this conversation — one of the most thoughtful wedding officiants you’ll find anywhere. He joins Dan and Lex for a conversation exploring the ritual work that weddings do, along with a variety of perspectives regarding who they are for (who is the “client”). This episode is the 3rd in a Judaism Unbound mini-series exploring Jewish weddings. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 8-week courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Jewish communities around the world, fierce women in Torah, Maimonides's (Rambam's) theology, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 450: Teshuva -- High Holidays...in a Kayak - Keshira haLev Fife 57:29

22 weeks ago57:29

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Keshira haLev Fife , a kohenet (Jewish priestess), ritual designer, community-weaver, and founder of Kesher Pittsburgh joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. How might we more effectively orient to the notion of teshuva (often translated “repentance” or “return”) over these 10 days? Could floating in kayaks have something to do with how we might re-invent these High Holidays? This episode is the third in a Judaism Unbound mini-series, helping listeners prepare for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 8-week courses in the UnYeshiva! Explore Jewish communities around the world, fierce women in Torah, Maimonides's (Rambam's) theology, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #25 - Yom Kippur is Coming 19:32

23 weeks ago19:32

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Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this conversation, Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash think not only about our entry into the new year (Rosh Hashanah) -- but toward the holiday of Yom Kippur that follows shortly afterward. This Elul bonus episode is the fourth and final bonus episode that will be released as part of Elul Unbound 2024 (our 22nd-25th Elul episodes overall). Check out Elul Unbound by visiting www.judaismunbound.com/elul . To check out our previous Elul bonus episodes, released through Elul Unbounds of the past six years, click here . Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2024 by signing up at this link , and sign up for our first Elul Unbound Shabbat gathering of 2024 (Friday, September 6th) , where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with friends, by clicking here.…

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Episode 449: Tales of the Unbound IV - Do Good Time 32:51

23 weeks ago32:51

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their chaplain, and the community they co-created in the most unlikely of places. Tales of the Unbound: Episode 4 - “Do Good Time” follows Ari’s spiritual journey of claiming Jewish identity. There’s an incentive process in prison sentences called meritorious time. We call it “Good Time." For Ari, Good Time has to do with the way he spends his days for the betterment of himself and the world at large. Good Time means a gratitude process, embracing shared humanity, giving to others without expectation of receiving, choosing compassion, and accountability. For information on how to reach out to connect with Jewish agencies who support folks who are incarcerated and their families, connect with a Jewish penpal, donate to help bring kosher meals and access to Jewish supplies, or give straight to Ari and Josh’s Jewish minyan in Monroe, connect with us at: www.judaismunbound.com/tales . You can subscribe to Tales of the Unbound in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere else podcasts are found!…

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Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #24 - God-Optional 17:59

24 weeks ago17:59

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Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this third bonus episode of Elul Unbound, Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash explore what it means for the observance of Elul to be "God-optional." This Elul bonus episode is the third of four that will be released as part of Elul Unbound 2024 (our 22nd-25th Elul episodes overall). Check out Elul Unbound by visiting www.judaismunbound.com/elul . To check out our previous Elul bonus episodes, released through Elul Unbounds of the past six years, click here . Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2024 by signing up at this link , and sign up for our first Elul Unbound Shabbat gathering of 2024 (Friday, September 6th) , where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with friends, by clicking here.…

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Episode 448: The Unbinding of Isaac - Jericho Vincent 1:04:22

24 weeks ago1:04:22

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Jericho Vincent , founder and rabbi of Temple of the Stranger — a mystical community based in Brooklyn, NY — is leading a ritual entitled The Unbinding of Isaac: a provocative, experimental, controversial, and immersive theatrical Rosh HaShanah experience . They join Dan and Lex for a conversation about this wild new ritual, and for a broader exploration of what it means to experiment with the treasures of Jewish tradition. This episode is the second in a Judaism Unbound mini-series, helping listeners prepare for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming mini-courses in the UnYeshiva (and our 12-week Judaism In-Bound class)! Explore the binding of Isaac, Kol Nidrei, Hasidism, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #23: Happy Tues-Year! 21:13

25 weeks ago21:13

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Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this second bonus episode of Elul Unbound, Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash continue their exploration of the power of threes. This Elul bonus episode is the second of four that will be released as part of Elul Unbound 2024 (our 22nd-25th Elul episodes overall). Check out Elul Unbound by visiting www.judaismunbound.com/elul . To check out our previous Elul bonus episodes, released through Elul Unbounds of the past six years, click here . Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2024 by signing up at this link , and sign up for our first Elul Unbound Shabbat gathering of 2024 (Friday, September 6th) , where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with friends, by clicking here.…

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Episode 447: High Holidays -- Old Man in the Sky? - Zvika Krieger 1:07:27

25 weeks ago1:07:27

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Zvika Krieger , spiritual leader at Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley, California, joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Together they ask and explore a variety of questions: who is the God of the High Holidays? When Jews and their loved ones gather to pray, are they praying to that God? Are they (we) doing something else? Should we chuck most of the liturgy out and re-focus ourselves in a different way? Should we retain the traditional prayers and re-interpret them? Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming mini-courses in the UnYeshiva (and our 12-week Judaism In-Bound class)! Explore the binding of Isaac, Kol Nidrei, Hasidism, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #22: Shmita's 3rd Year 15:51

26 weeks ago15:51

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Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this first bonus episode of Elul Unbound, Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash explore the power of the number three — and the fact that we are entering into the 3rd year of the seven-year Shmita cycle! This Elul bonus episode is the first of four that will be released as part of Elul Unbound 2024 (our 22nd-25th Elul episodes overall). Check out Elul Unbound by visiting www.judaismunbound.com/elul . To check out our previous Elul bonus episodes, released through Elul Unbounds of the past six years, click here . Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2024 by signing up at this link , and sign up for our first Elul Unbound Shabbat gathering of 2024 (Friday, September 6th) , where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with friends, by clicking here.…

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Episode 446: Father. Mother. God. - Play Steinberg, Sue Reinhold 48:55

26 weeks ago48:55

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Play Steinberg and Sue Reinhold join Dan and Lex for a conversation about Father. Mother. God. — a web-comic Steinberg is in the process of creating! They dive into topics ranging from conversion, to addiction and recovery, to the power of digital Jewish art. Check out Father. Mother. God. via this link! Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming mini-courses in the UnYeshiva (and our 12-week Judaism In-Bound class)! Explore the binding of Isaac, Kol Nidrei, Hasidism, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 445: Intermarried Rabbis No Longer Banned - Dan, Miriam, and Lex 58:07

27 weeks ago58:07

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On June 20th, 2024, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion eliminated its ban on interfaith relationships for rabbinical students. This landmark decision comes on the heels of decades of many years of organizing and advocacy, and Judaism Unbound is thrilled to celebrate it! In this episode, Dan, Miriam, and Lex speak about what this shift means for Jewish leadership — and for Jewish life more broadly. They also name the ways in which the ban on intermarried (and inter-partnered) rabbinical students did real damage — to Jews and Jewish-adjacent non-Jews — and call for active forms of teshuva (righting of wrongs) by the institutions that inflicted that damage. ---------------------------------- Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming mini-courses in the UnYeshiva (and our 12-week Judaism In-Bound class)! Explore the binding of Isaac, Kol Nidrei, Hasidism, and more! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Bonus Episode: Lilith - The Dybbukast: Season 4, Episode 7 39:27

28 weeks ago39:27

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This bonus episode of Judaism Unbound is presented in partnership with Theatre Dybbuk . We are proud to feature their fourth season's fourth episode as a bonus episode here on Judaism Unbound's feed. In each episode, they bring poems, plays, and other creative texts from throughout history to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today. Subscribe to The Dybbukast on Apple Podcasts , or anywhere else that podcasts are found. ------------------------ Presented in collaboration with The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley, we explore "Lilith," a short story by Primo Levi, featured in his 1981 collection, Moments of Reprieve. Dr. Francesco Spagnolo, Curator of The Magnes Collection and Professor of Music and Jewish Studies at UC Berkeley, discusses the ways in which "Lilith," with its combination of memoiristic storytelling, sharply drawn characters, and mythic resonances, speaks not only to the work Levi created throughout his career but to Italian Jewish history and beyond.…

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Episode 444: Tales of the Unbound III - We go HAM 46:29

28 weeks ago46:29

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their chaplain, and the community they co-created in the most unlikely of places. Tales of the Unbound: Episode 3 — We go HAM follows Josh’s spiritual journey of claiming Jewish identity, finding healing through reconciliation, and what it means to lead from a place of faith. His joy in the face of adversity is captivating as he carries his own stories and the stories of others as part of his personal evolution. This episode will reach you in the kishkas* carrying the listener as we move from tears to laughter, embracing the raw humanity of becoming yourself. *Kishkas = Literally: intestines; Colloquially: In the guts/ where you deeply feel emotion For information on how to reach out to connect with Jewish agencies who support folks who are incarcerated and their families, connect with a Jewish penpal, donate to help bring kosher meals and access to Jewish supplies, or give straight to Ari and Josh’s Jewish minyan in Monroe, connect with us at: www.judaismunbound.com/tales . You can subscribe to Tales of the Unbound in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere else podcasts are found!…

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Episode 443: Maimonides -- Judaism for the Perplexed - Lenn Goodman 46:09

29 weeks ago46:09

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Perplexed? About Judaism, and God, and life generally? Us too. Maimonides (also known as Rambam) wrote a book specifically for us called The Guide to the Perplexed , a bit more than 800 years ago, and it still has much to teach us today! Lenn E. Goodman , co-author of The Guide to the Perplexed: A New Translation (with Phillip I. Lieberman) joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about Maimonides’s work, and how we might apply it in our own time. Purchase The Guide to the Perplexed: A New Translation via this link — and purchase the companion book, entitled A Guide to the Guide to the Perplexed: A Reader’s Companion to Maimonides’ Masterwork , via this link . Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 442: Pushcart Judaica - Ollie Schwartz 56:14

30 weeks ago56:14

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Ollie Schwartz is the founder of Pushcart Judaica , which offers accessible Jewish ritual objects, books, zines, and art that reflect liberatory values, handcrafted beauty, and queer brilliance. Schwartz joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about the power of Jewish objects, reflections on why “people of the pushcart” might be as good a moniker as “people of the book,” and their dreams for the future of Judaica. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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David Biale Z"L: A Re-Release of Episode 411 - Jewish Counter-History 50:38

31 weeks ago50:38

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Just a few days ago, one of the leading luminaries of Jewish Studies scholarship, David Biale , died at the age of 75. He was a 3-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award, and a committed scholar-activist who devoted his life not only to intellectual pursuits – but also to justice. His work had a profound influence on the ways we understand Judaism Unbound, and in the wake of his passing, we wanted to re-release his appearance on our podcast that was initially released toward the end of 2023. May David Biale’s memory be a blessing, and may his work continue to contribute to the betterment of Judaism and humankind. ---------------- Episode 411 Description: David Biale was the Emanuel Ringelblum Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Jewish History at the University of California, Davis and the the award-winning author/co-author of seven books on Jewish history. He joined Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation about counter-culture, secularism, and reaching for our roots, all in the context of understanding the Jewish past and present. 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. Support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 441: Judaism is People! - Dan and Lex 46:34

31 weeks ago46:34

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Dan and Lex conclude their series of episodes on disability and Judaism. They discuss the wisdom from these episodes, including strategies for imagining accessible Jewish futures, how to navigate a tradition that contains both harm and insight, and how we make choices about editorializing our tradition in order to speak to who Jews are in the present. This episode is the 8th and final episode in a series of Judaism Unbound episodes exploring disability justice and Judaism. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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Episode 440: Tales of the Unbound 2 - Yes Way! 40:57

32 weeks ago40:57

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Tales of the Unbound is a new addition to the Judaism Unbound family of podcasts! Its first season follows the stories of Ari and Josh, two men pursuing Jewish conversion while incarcerated. Despite facing obstacles and judgments, they find belonging and community within Judaism. “Tales of the Unbound: Episode 2 – “Yes Way” explores the role of prison chaplaincy in cultivating a sense of belonging and Jewish connection among incarcerated people. This episode specifically follows Amy, the Jewish sponsor and chaplain at Monroe Correctional. We talk about what it felt like to first enter the space, how she cultivated a thoughtful community, and where the boundaries lay around Jewish identity. For information on how to reach out to connect with Jewish agencies who support folks who are incarcerated and their families, connect with a Jewish penpal, donate to help bring kosher meals and access to Jewish supplies, or give straight to Ari and Josh’s Jewish minyan in Monroe, connect with us at: www.judaismunbound.com/tales .…

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Episode 439: Interfaith Weddings - Ari Saks 1:05:28

33 weeks ago1:05:28

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Ari Saks recently completed an 11-year career as a full-time pulpit rabbi, and is currently focused on reaching out to interfaith families, primarily through his podcast called Interfaithing . He joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about co-officiating interfaith weddings, how he thinks about presiding over meaningful marriage rituals, and the importance of celebrating interfaith families. Are you pining for a trans-generational community of Jewish learning and growth, spanning multiple time-zones, featuring a rich diversity of Jewish backgrounds and experiences? Apply to be part of our Certificate Program in Unbound Judaism. Learn more at www.judaismunbound.com/certificate . The deadline to submit your application for cohort 2 of this program is July 15th, 2024. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link . If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound , please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!…

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