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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 9 MIN

Will you Choose Judaism?

from Kolot: Voices from The Ark Synagogue · host Rabbi Lea Mühlstein

Rabbi Lea Mühlstein explores the question of why one would choose Judaism, particularly at a crossroads in life. She discusses the tension between Judaism's particular and universal voices, citing Rabbi John Rayner, and explains how Judaism's specificity is what allows it to contribute to the world. The sermon emphasizes that Judaism is not something one has, but something one does, requiring active choice and participation to continue. Rabbi Mühlstein encourages the graduates to see themselves as partners in creating a better world and to consider how Judaism can be a language to help build it. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Rabbi Lea Mühlstein explores the question of why one would choose Judaism, particularly at a crossroads in life. She discusses the tension between Judaism's particular and universal voices, citing Rabbi John Rayner, and explains how Judaism's specificity is what allows it to contribute to the world. The sermon emphasizes that Judaism is not something one has, but something one does, requiring active choice and participation to continue. Rabbi Mühlstein encourages the graduates to see themselves as partners in creating a better world and to consider how Judaism can be a language to help build it. ★ Support this podcast ★

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