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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 44 MIN

Episode 16: Rabbi Josh Bennett - When It Comes To Faith, What Are We Missing?

from If It's Not One Thing, It's Joanna · host Karin and Andrew Edelson

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rabbi Josh Bennett from Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. We explore the role of spirituality, the impact of Jewish traditions, and how faith and community support us through life's challenges, including caring for a loved one with dementia. Don't miss the Rabbi's deep dive into Karin's spiritual perspective and his thoughts on what 'religious' really means. Note: We recorded the Rabbi the day before the tragic events at Temple Israel - we are incredibly grateful to the first responders and community members who kept our Temple safe. Chapters (00:00:05) - "On the Street Where I Live"(00:00:43) - The Longest-Standing Congregation Member at Temple Israel(00:02:23) - A Caregiving Perspective on Temple Israel(00:06:52) - The Blind Talk(00:09:22) - Rabbi, From a Rabbinical Perspective(00:11:18) - Rabbi Josh Bennett's Introduction(00:12:01) - Rabbi Adam Levine on Becoming a Rabbi(00:17:17) - How spirituality can help you care for ailing loved one(00:22:47) - The importance of prayer in our lives(00:25:55) - What Do You Don't Believe In?(00:28:30) - Rabbi Ashkenazi on God and Community(00:33:10) - How to Care for a Dementia Patient(00:37:43) - Rabbi Josh on the Temple Israel Incident(00:39:44) - Do You Still Believe in God? With Rabbi Josh

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Rabbi Josh Bennett from Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. We explore the role of spirituality, the impact of Jewish traditions, and how faith and community support us through life's challenges, including caring for a loved one with dementia. Don't miss the Rabbi's deep dive into Karin's spiritual perspective and his thoughts on what 'religious' really means. Note: We recorded the Rabbi the day before the tragic events at Temple Israel - we are incredibly grateful to the first responders and community members who kept our Temple safe.

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