32. Jewish music and social justice

Emily Cohen is a rabbi from Brooklyn, NY. In this episode we discuss the rich musical tradition in Judaism and how social justice-minded Jews like herself can use music in their work. Emily provides insight into her role as a rabbi at West End Synagogue, a reconstructionist congregation in Manhattan, and her extensive involvement in music, including her participation in a secular choir and her compositions in Jewish music. The conversation delves into the rich traditions of Jewish music, including liturgical chants, folk traditions like klezmer, and the influence of various Jewish cultural backgrounds. Emily also shares her approach to songwriting, her vision for integrating social justice themes into her music, and the significance of music in sacred and secular contexts.  Follow Emily: Instagram: @em.cohen Blog: https://morethanfourquestions.beehiiv.com/ Website: www.rabbiemilycohen.com Mentions in our episode: Yosef Goldman: https://www.youtube.com/@yosgold Batya Levine: www.youtube.com/@batyalevine6283Shlomo Farber’s choral arrangement of Maoz Tsur: https://on.soundcloud.com/tX9EzW22ubTCjQHN6 www.shlomofarber.com  Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!