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Rabbiting On
by The Movement for Reform Judaism
The Movement for Reform Judaism presents Rabbis Debbie Young-Somers, Miriam Berger and Robyn Ashworth-Steen.#rabbitingonpodcast#Judaism
Episodes
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S5 Ep6: The Big Kids' Takeover (and out...for now).
In the season finale, the rabbis’ kids step in to lead the show. Ben, Eliana, Gabriel and Michah - chips of the (not so) old block, perhaps unsurprisingly they bring unfiltered wisdom, thoughts on humanity, the state of the world as they see it, considered explanations of what their mums actually...
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S5 Ep5: Choosing to become Jewish
Judaism has always been an erev rav, a mixed multitude of those who inherit it and those who actively step into it. In this episode, the rabbis are joined by Rabbi Rebecca Birk to explore what draws people to choose Judaism today — from a deep spiritual pull to emotional, psychological and even...
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S5 Ep4: Jewish Life on Campus
What’s it really like to be a Jewish student on campus today? In this episode, the rabbis are joined by Zac Bates Fisher, Student Engagement Officer for Progressive Judaism, to hear four candid stories from students with very different experiences of Jewish life at university. In a moment when...
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S5 Ep3: We interrupt this broadcast with: Jews on TV
One rabbi teaches Torah on a treadmill, another kidnaps the Prime Minister, while jokes about fat, gay Jews and the Holocaust have audiences roaring. Cue the klezmer — the Jews are coming but who doesn’t love Maureen Lipman? The rabbis explore the messy, funny, and often uncomfortable world of...
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S5 Ep2: Politics
They say not to talk about religion or politics with friends but that's all out the window on this episode as the rabbis go for both. At the same time. Grounding their conversation in Jewish text, they ask what happens when communities mirror a polarised society, whether everything is political…
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S5 Ep1: Body Image
The rabbis are back for a fifth season of Rabbiting On, kicking off with the rabbis sharing some jaw-dropping tales of what people think is perfectly acceptable to say about how they look; a nod to Judaism’s own long tradition of saying exactly what it thinks. From sacred texts that freely…
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S4 Ep7: What's In a Name?
The core of being human is to be seen and to belong. Names give us that identity but naming people and things comes so naturally, do we ever stop to think about the power of it? Now's your chance for that and to find out why the rabbis have the names they do. And what they were nearly called but...
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S4 Ep6: Gossip
Nothing to see here. If you want the goss, you're gonna have to listen to the ep.
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S4 Ep5: Artificial Intelligence
Is Artificial Intelligence truly artificial if it's reflecting back to us our own human experiences? Is it funny, trustworthy or creative? The rabbis welcome a new guest from another dimension. Vote in the World Zionist Congress: https://www.arzenu.uk/ With thanks to Google/Gemini
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S4 Ep4: Adolescence
What can happen when men feel ridiculed or invisible? The Netflix smash hit Adolescence has prompted a new conversation on toxic masculinity and the complexities facing boys and girls and the people raising them. Also...tune in to hear how you can help create a fairer, more progressive Israel…
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S4 Ep3: Hamze & Magen
In their last episode, rabbis Debbie, Miriam and Robyn discussed their differences when it comes to Israel. In this episode, hear what followed when they met with Magen, an Israeli, and Hamze, a Palestinian, who, despite having lived through immeasurable personal tragedy, are working to give…
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S4 Ep2: How to listen: 'that' conversation on Israel & Palestine
What happens when rabbis sit together and talk about Israel & Palestine without the burden of feeling they are having to be a voice that’s representing an institution? Here's how to have that conversation, so join in as they really listen to each other through their authentic struggles and...
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S4 Ep1: Welcome to Series 4! What now?
The rabbis are back again. It's two years since their last chat and the world is a very different place. So, what now? You can email the show on [email protected] and follow us on Instagram: @rabbiting_on_podcast https://www.instagram.com/rabbiting_on_podcast/
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S3: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
If nothing else is sure in life, you can be certain that change at some point will come for us all. After 18 years in her job, Rabbi Miriam is heading for something new and as the rabbis reveal how Jewish ritual is the ultimate guide to change-management they reflect on how good endings make for…
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S2 Ep12: Israel's Democracy. And crumpets.
When faced with a difficult conversation, what better way to deflect than to talk about what you had for breakfast? In this final conversation in the current series, the rabbis discuss why it is so hard to talk about Israel and its complex democracy. And they take up the challenge of doing so, at…
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S2 Ep11: Jewish Time Travel at Purim
At every moment in Judaism we time travel because we're living between the world as it was and the world as it is. Yet, every year on the 14th of Adar, Purim turns everything on its head... With many thanks to the Queen of Jewish Early Childhood Music, Ellen Allard for permission to use 'The…
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S2 Ep10: Liturgy and Jazz - Creating a new Prayerbook with Rabbi Mark Goldsmith
Creating liturgy is a long process but like any creative art, it draws inspiration from a great many sources. In the context of Judaism, many minds and hearts play their parts too and in this episode Rabbi Mark Goldsmith crosses the threshold to join the Rabbiters in a very special conversation...
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S2 Ep9: Happy birthday to the Trees. And to Rabbi Debbie. Lifehack the future at Tu'Bishvat.
Are you a spendaholic with your carbon budget or do you save for the future? What are your favourite life-hacks and why is Judaism's answer to a better life so radical for some? Join the rabbis this week at TuBishvat to wish a big Rabbiting On! happy birthday both to Rabbi Debbie and to the…
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S2 Ep8: The power of connection with Louise Kermode
People who live in communities tend to live longer and Jewish community can be a protective factor but it's not always the case. Western cultures often value personal independence over communal interdependence and yet more people than ever are self-reporting the need for support with their mental...
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S2 Ep7: The Jewish Communities of Ethiopia with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan
Jewish communities in Ethiopia, descended from the Tribe of Dan, migrated south during the Biblical period. Today, they remain devout communities many of whom wish to move to Israel. Many are entrepreneurs and university-educated but faced with poverty and complexities with Israeli immigration...
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S2 Ep6: Chanukah
After Rabbiting On Live the rabbis are still buzzing and whether it’s to do with fire safety or being out and proud with your Judaism, this Chanukah is all about being intentional. Happy Chanukah from the Rabbiting On Team and all at MRJ. Support The MRJ Chanukah Appeal Download your Chanukah...
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S2 Ep5: Rabbiting On Live! Part 2
Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism - what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Recorded on location at JW3 with music from…
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S2 Ep4: Rabbiting On Live! Part 1
Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Also available as a video podcast:...
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S2 Ep3: The Reality of TV
Does what's on TV tell us something about ourselves? Is it healthy to watch so much news and do MPs eating animal body parts in exchange for redemption make us want to laugh or cry? Find out what the Rabbis think in this episode of Rabbiting On. Come meet the rabbis in person for an evening of...
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S2 Ep2: G?d
Whether it's the language we use for God or ideas about an interventionist God, the rabbis share their thoughts on what feels natural and what about believing is harder to swallow as they head into one huge conversation. TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE RABBITING ON LIVE! Thursday 1st December @JW3 -...
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S2 Ep1: The Rabbis are Back!
The Rabbis are back for Season 2 of Rabbiting On with news of disaster, spiritual renewal, hilarity and rest over the summer. For some big news coming up for the show this Season and important guidance on how not to be the ‘muffin mum’, have a listen, share and get in touch on [email protected] Show...
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S2: Rabbiting On Season 2 Trailer
The Rabbis are back - subscribe and tune in from 21st October!
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S1 Ep25: Series Finale - Happy Birthday Rabbiting On!
Join us for the finale of series one of Rabbiting on, as we look back together over a truly remarkable year.
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S1 Ep24: Episode 24 - The Life and Work of Anne Frank
Anne Frank's diary was first published in English, this week, 70 years ago in 1952. Today, the book is one of the most famous in the world and the ideas that its author proposes inspire empathy, joy, and hope and speak truth of the human condition. While Rabbi Debbie is away on the March of the...
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S1 Ep23: Episode 23 - Passover, new beginnings, sunflower seeds and your mother's fried things
We are what we eat and the foods we choose at Passover remind us of those facing war and oppression while offering insight into our family dynamics and even our identity as a people. As family traditions are passed down through the generations, what action will your seder table inspire this Pesach?
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S1 Ep22: Episode 22 - Football, music, liturgy, marmalade, Torah and digital art - The Passions and Gifts of our Rabbis and Cantors
What's the connection between a jar of marmalade and the dynamics of community, the difference between equality and equity, the power of music and idolatry of industrialisation? Our Rabbis and Cantors each bring a unique gift to the world. On this week's show they share these passions with the...
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S1 Ep21: Episode 21 - Purim, power and drag!
The Purim story is one of power, subversion, and ultimately survival but who is the real feminist hero and is all this fact, folklore or just plain old drag? Combine activism with humour and you have a force for change on your hands. And possibly a wig on your head. Happy Purim from all of us at...
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S1 Ep20: Episode 20 - Women Rabbis with the UK's first, Rabbi Jackie Tabick
For International Women's Day 2022, Rabbi Jackie Tabick, the UK's first ordained women rabbi, shares memories of the early days of her career and the things people say and do to women rabbis, reminding us how far we've come and how far we are yet to go. Hands of G-d Holy Sparks Press Release:...
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S1 Ep19: Episode 19 - Rabbiting Re-Run - The Power of Youth Movements
This Rabbiting Re-Run is from July 2021 when Rabbi Robyn interviewed her husband Anthony about his early experiences of being in a youth movement. Like so many of those who grew up in Jewish Youth Movements, the skills and experiences Anthony learnt through youth leadership set a course for…
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S1 Ep18: Episode 18 - The Joys, and hazards, of being a rabbi
What are the joys and occupational hazards of being a rabbi? Whether in synagogue, on the school-run, on holiday, or just on the sofa, being a rabbi means bringing your whole self to the job every day of the week.
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S1 Ep17: Episode 17 - Personal Growth, TuBishvat and Texas
What do we need to grow, what brings us down and what builds us back up? After a week in which we celebrated TuBishvat, we also stand in solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. This week the rabbis discuss personal growth, the power of eulogies and how they would like to be remembered....
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S1 Ep16: Episode 16 - Mental Health Shabbat
Judaism is full of ideas to connect body and soul. Ahead of Mental Health shabbat, the rabbis welcome to the show Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Sharon Daniels to discuss how we can care for both our physical and our mental health. Show Notes: If you are in need of immediate help you can...
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S1 Ep15: 80 Years of The Movement for Reform Judaism
In the midst of World War II, at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on 4th January 1942, delegates from six disparate Jewish communities attended an historic conference that marked the beginning of the Movement for Reform Judaism as we know it today as it was felt that 'concerted effort by the...
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S1 Ep14: Episode 14 - Human Rights
10th December marks Human Rights Day when, in 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is the most translated document in the world and proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being. In this episode of Rabbiting On, Rabbi…
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S1 Ep13: Episode 13 - Chanukah
Chanukah is a time for dedication, be it the rededication of the temple, a renewed commitment to protect the natural world, to bring light into our lives or simply to wear matching Chanukah jumpers. Hear all about the Rabbis' plans for this Chanukah, their views on whether we should even look at...
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S1 Ep12: Episode 12 - Weddings
This week on Rabbiting On, Rabbis Robyn, Debbie and Miriam talk about the joys (and scary moments) of conducting weddings and mixed-faith blessings. Find out what they would do differently at their own weddings, why both partners receive a ring, the complex laws that govern marriage, the real…
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S1 Ep11: Episode 11 - If Not Now, Tell Me When!
This week the rabbis talk about what makes them angry and what gives them hope. As world leaders assemble in Glasgow to face up to the Climate Emergency, the rabbis wonder how we incentivise each other to act in the interests of others. Calculate your own carbon footprint for free by visiting:...
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S1 Ep10: Episode 10 - Audacious Hospitality and Compassion Culture
The rabbis are back after the High Holy Days with Yolanda Savage-Narva from the Union for Reform Judaism to talk about racial equity and inclusion. As society continues to stand up against racism in the shade of the murder of George Floyd in 2020, this week's episode asks us to be really honest...
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S1 Ep9: Episode 9 - Fasting and Remembering on Yom Kippur
Facing Yom Kippur is physically, psychologically and spiritually challenging, and highly personal. In this episode, the rabbis discuss their personal approach to embodying Yom Kippur with intentionality and compassion, and how this year carries with it beauty and pain, as we remember those we…
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S1 Ep8: Episode 8 - Behind the Scenes at the High Holy Days
Join the Rabbis as they share their last minute preparations for the High Holy Days, remember the horrors of 9/11 ahead of its 20th anniversary and contemplate another Rosh Hashannah full of uncertainty, in this Rabbiting On special. For information on Synagogue reopenings and services visit:...
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S1 Ep7: Episode 7 - Music with Daniel Cainer
Music is mysterious yet universal and its power to move us has been evident for centuries in the way we pray, in our culture and as a voice for change. Joining the podcast this week, is a celebrated and award-winning performer, broadcaster and songwriter; Daniel Cainer joins the rabbis for a chat...
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S1 Ep6: Episode 6 - The Power of Youth (movements)!
Youth Movements provide unique spaces for young people to feel included, celebrated and to make friends. So many adults who grew up in Jewish youth movements like RSY-Netzer, and others, go on to flourish professionally and live out their values as activists and leaders. Leadership (Hadracha),...
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S1 Ep5: Episode 5 - It's okay to be sad - Tisha B'Av
How do we hold love, fear and grief and make space for them in our lives? Be it through wailing and crying or singing and eating, ahead of 18th July, the rabbis discuss the significance of remembering the destruction of the ancient temples, and what Tisha B'Av means to us today.
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S1 Ep4: Episode 4 - LGBTQIA+ Pride
This week on Rabbiting On, the rabbis are joined by their first guest - former RAF firefighter and Lord Mayor of Manchester Carl Austin-Behan OBE to talk about Pride, solidarity between communities, inclusive language, visibility and acceptance. Carl Austin-Behan Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue...
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S1 Ep3: Episode 3 - Parenting
The challenges and joys of parenting present themselves to many of us in different forms. This week the rabbis contemplate raising children in community, how the pandemic has affected families, and seeing G-d in the eyes of others.
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The Movement for Reform Judaism presents Rabbis Debbie Young-Somers, Miriam Berger and Robyn Ashworth-Steen.#rabbitingonpodcast#Judaism
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