EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 51 MIN
Rabbi Shira Stutman - From Holy Adherence to Holy Chutzpah
from Detours & Destinations · host Rabbi Shira Stutman, Rabbi David Ingber
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Shira Stutman, interim rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation, founding rabbi of the Sixth & I congregation in Washington, DC, and co-host of the podcast Chutzpod. Shira reflects on her path to becoming a spiritual leader, and how unexpected detours—from personal loss to leaving a thriving congregation—became opportunities for evolution and transformation. Shira also shares insights from her new book—The Jewish Way to a Good Life, explains what Judaism has to say about the concept of destination, and discusses the need of fostering honest dialogue in this polarized moment.Learn more about Rabbi Stutman's work at Sixth & I : https://www.sixthandi.orgListen to Rabbi Stutman on Chutzpod : https://chutzpod.comRabbi Stutman on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shirastutmanRabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
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In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Shira Stutman, interim rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation, founding rabbi of the Sixth & I congregation in Washington, DC, and co-host of the podcast Chutzpod. Shira reflects on her path to becoming a spiritual leader, and how unexpected detours—from personal loss to leaving a thriving congregation—became opportunities for evolution and transformation. Shira also shares insights from her new book—The Jewish Way to a Good Life, explains what Judaism has to say about the concept of destination, and discusses the need of fostering honest dialogue in this polarized moment.
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