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Embodied Judaism

by Jessie Gerzon

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I was raised totally secular, but after a Crohn’s diagnosis and an invitation for deep, full-body & soul healing, I turned to plant medicine… & found my way to a more observant Jewish life. One that only works because it’s fully authentic.Now, so much of how I experience life is Jewishly rooted—and it's through the lens of the healing world I came from. My wedding and weekly Shabbat is as powerful and transformative as my experiences with ayahuasca & peyote. Ritual isn’t just tradition—it’s somatic, transformative, alive.🎧 Tune in & experience Jewish wisdom, as ceremony, as healing.

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Episodes

  1. S2, Ep. 2 Following Your Path Outside of all Boxes & Dance of the Omer with Rabbi Benji Elson

    Rav Benji Elson, LMSW is a passionate instructor of embodied Jewish practice, a psychotherapist, an author, a musician, a Jewish environmental educator, and a transformative experience facilitator who has been privileged to share his impactful self-transformation and Jewish psychology teachings...

  2. S2, Ep. 1: Cracking Shells & Opening Channels: Tu B'Shvat & the Tree of Life with Eli Witkin

    Hey everyone, I’m back. I launched Embodied Judaism in February 2025, recorded consistently through July, and then life… really lifed, and I took a hiatus. I’m returning now at the end of January 2026 (almost a full year later) to begin what I’ll call unofficial Season 2, and I’m genuinely so...

  3. Ep. 19 Individual Soul Expression with Rabbi Peretz

    It was a real gift to delve into the profound journey of mind-body connection and personal growth with Rabbi Peretz. Rabbi Peretz shares some of how his own personal exploration has led to transformative experience. Rabbi Peretz shares his insights on balancing practice with everyday life, the...

  4. Ep. 17 Courage, Emotional Responsibility, & Practical Spirituality with Idan Lumi

    In this conversation, Jessie and Idan explore themes of personal growth, practical spirituality, and the courage that ends up leading to sometimes surprisingly significant life changes. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, the role of forgiveness in healing, and the necessity of...

  5. Ep. 15 Sound as Prayer: Orka Teppler on Medicine Music, Belonging, & the Power of Hebrew

    In this conversation, Jessie interviews Orka, a prominent figure in the medicine music scene, discussing her journey as a musician, her connection to Hebrew identity, and the transformative power of music in healing and peace. Orka shares her experiences of navigating her identity as an Israeli...

  6. Ep. 14 Rooting & Reclaiming: Honoring Tradition While Creating Your Own Path in Judaism with Rabbi Rishe Groner

    Rabbi Rishe, from a Chabad background, shared her journey of embracing her Jewish identity and spiritual roots, emphasizing the importance of balancing traditional practices with personal experiences in Judaism. She discussed the challenges faced by Jewish women, the significance of creating...

  7. Ep. 13 Passover (Pesach) Prep Pt. 2 with Nechama Schusterman

    As always thank you Nechama Schusterman for your time in sharing your wisdom!

  8. Ep. 12 Passover (Pesach) Prep Pt. 1 with Nechama Schusterman

    Thank you to Nechama Schusterman as always for such wonderful conversations. Nechama and I usually speak about the parsha, but as we both love Pesach, we decided to share a bit about prepping for the holiday.

  9. Ep. 11 The Birth Place with Ariela Sharon Yomtovian

    Ariela Sharon is passionate about elevating the Feminine Energy of this world so that we can bring peace, love and moshiach. Ariela has been a Jewish Educator and Women's Health Advisor for the past 10 years. She is also an Herbalist, Bodyworker and Birth Keeper. She has studied at the Hadar...

  10. Ep. 10 The Radiant Body: Embodied Kabbalah, Feminine Expression & Mystical Judaism with Jenna Zadaka

    In this powerful and poetic conversation, Jenna Zadaka shares the winding path of her spiritual journey—from discovering Kabbalistic meditation through Chabad in college to integrating yoga within her Jewish religious life. We explore her deep love for mystical Judaism, her reverence for Rosh...

  11. Ep. 9 In Search of What’s Real: Elan Gerzon (My Husband) on Seeking & Our Road to Marriage

    So grateful to have my incredible husband Elan Gerzon on the podcast. We talk about his journey growing up, stories of seeking and experiences with other cultures, and eventually coming home to Judaism. We also speak about our relationship coming from places of different observances/backgrounds.

  12. Ep. 8 Parsha Vayakheil: Opting In & Gathering Our Parts

    With Nechama Schusterman

  13. Ep. 7 The Royal Path: Queen Esther, Ancestral Tending, & Divine Feminine Power with Maxine Botesazan Divon

    Connect with Maxine on her personal instagram and her company, The Power Within.

  14. Ep. 5 Parsha Tetzaveh: Pure Olive Oil, Moshe, Kohen Gadol, & Adar

    In this episode we discuss the parsha for the week, Tetzaveh. For a much deeper dive, check out Nechama Schusterman's weekly podcast: A Path Forward.

  15. Ep. 4 Jessie's Journey (Abroad, Plant Medicine Stories, Prayer & Shabbat, 2019-2025)

    A little bit of a listen from Jessie's journey from going abroad at 24 years old to search for a feeling of ancestral and familial resonance, to plant medicine experiences that made Jessie want to experience more Jewish prayer and songs, and just a little bit on going towards keeping Shabbat.

  16. Ep 3. Finding Value in Torah as our GPS & Parsha Terumah with Nechama Schusterman

    This is our first weekly episode with Nechama Schusterman where we explore a fractal of the light that is the weekly torah portion. In this episode, we first discuss finding value in Torah as our GPS. Then, we dive into a few gems from Parsha Terumah. May this conversation be an invitation for…

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  17. Ep 2. Intro to Nechama Schusterman & "Somatic Torah"

    Get to know Nechama Schusterman, an incredible Rabbanit and torah teacher that Jessie studies with. They share how they met and a little bit about Nechama. BeH Jessie and Nechama will be having weekly conversations around the parsha, with Nechama sharing her truly unique and "somatic" torah...

  18. Ep 1. Introduction to Embodied Judaism Podcast & Jessie

    I was raised totally secular—without an understanding that “how Jewish I am” has no relationship to how religious I am. But after a Crohn’s diagnosis and an invitation for deep, full-body and soul healing, I turned to plant medicine… and found my way to more of an observant Jewish life. One that...

About this show

I was raised totally secular, but after a Crohn’s diagnosis and an invitation for deep, full-body & soul healing, I turned to plant medicine… & found my way to a more observant Jewish life. One that only works because it’s fully authentic.Now, so much of how I experience life is Jewishly rooted—and it's through the lens of the healing world I came from. My wedding and weekly Shabbat is as powerful and transformative as my experiences with ayahuasca & peyote. Ritual isn’t just tradition—it’s somatic, transformative, alive.🎧 Tune in & experience Jewish wisdom, as ceremony, as healing.

Hosted by

Jessie Gerzon

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Embodied Judaism have?

Embodied Judaism has 18 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 8, 2026.

What is Embodied Judaism about?

I was raised totally secular, but after a Crohn’s diagnosis and an invitation for deep, full-body & soul healing, I turned to plant medicine… & found my way to a more observant Jewish life. One that only works because it’s fully authentic.Now, so much of how I experience life is Jewishly rooted—and...

How often does Embodied Judaism release new episodes?

Embodied Judaism publishes monthly, based on its 18 episodes since February 2025.

Who hosts Embodied Judaism?

Embodied Judaism is created and hosted by Jessie Gerzon.
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