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This podcast is for people who are interested in Out-of-the-Box Judaism -- whether Jewish or not.What does out of the box mean?Out-of-the-Box can mean… thinking outside the box. Many people have an impression or idea of what it means to be Jewish or what you have to do to be Jewish or what you have to believe to be Jewish. Out-of-the-Box can mean thinking outside the box of preconceived notions and creating the Jewish experience that is right for you.Out-of-the-Box can mean… being outside of the synagogue. Many people feel that joining or going to a synagogue doesn’t fulfill their desire for a deeper connection. Out-of-the-Box can mean finding and creating meaningful spiritual experiences on your own, with your family, or with a community that is not based in a synagogue.Out-of-the-Box can mean… unpacking your heritage. If you or someone in your family is Jewish, you have a box of hand-me-downs and treasures waiting to be unpacked. Out-of-the-Box can mean examining those contents,
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Jerusalem, with Sarah Tuttle-Singer
For me this story began in Jerusalem on December 11, 1917, but I didn't know it then. On that day, my grandmother Esther, who I'm named for, was one of the flower girls who welcomed General Allenby to the city of Jerusalem, which the British had just won from the Turks. My grandmother was born in...
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020: Running and Ritual, with Kathy Pugh
I had a fun conversation with running and holistic health coach Kathy Pugh. We talked about everything from the Boston Marathon to the Golden Calf and quite a few things in between. To run with Kathy or reach out to her for coaching, you can find her at www.KathyPughRunning.com. To join us for…
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Mourning, in Memory of Kate Bartolotta
Every religious tradition has mourning rituals, and of course, so does Judaism. Today, in memory of my friend Kate Bartolotta, I talk about Jewish mourning rituals and some ways people are grieving together on social media. Kate was a mother, a writer, an entrepreneur, an advocate for, and…
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Holiday Episode: Passover
Do you have questions about Passover? So do I. Listen to the podcast for some good questions. Listen to yourself for some good answers. Happy Passover to all who are celebrating!
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018: Personalized Judaism, with Cantor Debbi Ballard
In this conversation with Cantor Debbi Ballard, we talk about personalizing Jewish events and rituals. Listen for Debbi's response to the question about how she incorporates ritual into her family and her life. Notice her first answer... and her second. To get in touch with Debbi, go to...
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017: Mikvahs, with Naomi Malka
In this conversation with Naomi Malka, Director of Immersive Experiences at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC, we talk about the origin of mikvahs, ancient and modern rituals for their use, and even our own personal mikvah experiences. The story about intention referenced in the…
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016: Best Dressed, with Rachel Nachmias
Does it really matter what you wear? And how do you choose what to wear? If you were an ancient Israelite priest, that choice was made for you. When performing rituals, they wore some of the most ornate, fancy, and noticeable clothing ever seen, the details of which are spelled out very...
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Holiday Episode: Purim
It's Purim! What's Purim? Maybe you've heard the story of Queen Esther and heroic party planning that saved all the Jews from India to Ethiopia. But a good story is always worth repeating, and there might just be a few things in there that surprise you. This episode mentions the story from...
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015: A Place for Every Body, with Susan Silverman
What is it like when there is a stranger in your midst? What about when that stranger needs your help? Rabbi Susan Silverman and I talked about the status of the African refugees seeking asylum in Israel. She spoke about the laws and the processes that aren’t happening, as well as what is…
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Holiday Episode: Tu B'shvat
Today is Tu B'shvat. What is that? To see the poem read on today's episode, visit www.outoftheboxjudaism.com If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes and telling a friend.
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014: An EPIC Life, with Julie Neale
Listen by clicking above, on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your preferred app. What rules do you live by? Did you create them, or did someone else? Julie Neale of Mother's Quest has made her own EPIC guideposts and she checks in with them often, to see if she's traveling on a course true to...
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013: When Everything Suddenly Changes, with Sarah Nannen
Remember how things were before everything changed? Whether that means a new king ruling Egypt, the unexpected death of a young husband, or the change you experience in your life, sometimes there’s no going back to the way things were. Sarah Nannen and I talked about change and grief and living a...
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012: Vayechi - The End of the Beginning
Jacob and Joseph died. It is the end of the beginning of the Torah, the end of 2017, and the beginning of a new year. When you reflect back on 2017, what will you take with you in your new beginning? To start 2018 dedicated to achieving your goals, and having support in doing so, go to...
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011: Vayigash - Making the Move
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and the whole family escapes famine by moving to Egypt. Today's interview is with Mark Kurbalenko, someone who knows first hand what it's like to have to move from his home country to a safer place. You can hear more of Mark's story at...
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Holiday Episode: Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah is a celebration of rededication. It is time to rededicate ourselves to our priorities. Find out more at www.OutoftheBoxJudaism.com/rededicate
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010: Miketz - Famine in the Land
Joseph was let out of jail to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. He saved the land from famine and was appointed the second in command as a reward. Not long after, his brothers came to Egypt in search of food. Today’s interview is with Michelle Stuffman of Mazon, A Jewish Response to Hunger. More...
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009: Vayeshev - Joseph's Awesome Coat
When Joseph was seventeen, his father gave him a special coat, showing everyone that he was the favorite son. From there it all went downhill - or, down into a pit. Joseph spent time in at least two pits, all because of the clothes he was wearing. Today’s interview is with Rebecca Melsky,...
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008: Vayishlach - Complicated Family Relationships
Jacob leaves his uncle's home and heads back to the land that would later be known as Israel. Along the way, he himself gets the name Israel. Jacob reunites with his twin, Esau, and they part again. A prince falls in love with Jacob's daughter Dinah and it doesn't end well for anyone. Today’s...
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007: Vayetze - Marriage Oaths and Contracts
Jacob starts this Torah portion at a rock and ends it by a hard place. That rock is where he had a vision of angels going up and down a ladder. The Torah portion ends with Jacob at a hard place, specifically a pillar he made to separate himself from his uncle's ways - and a place where he saw...
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006: Toldot - Getting to Know the Neighbors
This is the story of Isaac and Rebecca and their twins, Esau and Jacob. A birthright is bought and sold and delivered, food is made, and lives are threatened. And there's also an assumption made about someone that is false and hurtful. Do you sometimes accidentally have preconceived notions about…
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005: Chaye Sarah - Into the Cave and Off of the Camel
Every beginning comes from an ending. In this case, the beginning of Abraham settling in The Land was Sarah's death. Abraham bought a burial cave for her - and later for himself. Tune in to hear about how this purchase was made and what happened in Isaac's life between the death of Sarah and the...
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004: Vayera - Cooking Up New Traditions
Do you host family for the holidays? How do you treat people who come to your home? How are you treated as a guest? Tune in to hear about how Abraham and Sarah, treat their guests, and how Lot treats his. Today's guest is Huppit Bartov Miller, cook and food blogger at Afooda.com. Visit her…
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003: Lech Lecha - Daring to Suck
Get up and go! Leave everything behind and go! GO! Can you imagine leaving everything you know to go someplace unnamed? Tune in to the episode to hear what happened when God told Abram to GO! to a land that God would show him. Keri-anne Livingstone is a fun and funny coach and speaker who is…
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002: Noah - Healing Intergenerational Trauma
You may have learned the story of Noah and the Ark as a child. Maybe you even remember a few lines from the song, "The animals they came on, they came on by two-sies, two-sies." Tune in to take a look at the story from a more adult perspective. Today's interview is with Emily Wanderer Cohen…
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001: B'reishit - What is Out-of-the-Box?
Let's start at the very beginning. What is this podcast all about? What is this story all about? Listen. Learn. Enjoy. This podcast is for people who are interested in Out-of-the-Box Judaism -- whether Jewish or not. What does out of the box mean? Out-of-the-Box can mean… thinking outside the…
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This podcast is for people who are interested in Out-of-the-Box Judaism -- whether Jewish or not.What does out of the box mean?Out-of-the-Box can mean… thinking outside the box. Many people have an impression or idea of what it means to be Jewish or what you have to do to be Jewish or what you have to believe to be Jewish. Out-of-the-Box can mean thinking outside the box of preconceived notions and creating the Jewish experience that is right for you.Out-of-the-Box can mean… being outside of the synagogue. Many people feel that joining or going to a synagogue doesn’t fulfill their desire for a deeper connection. Out-of-the-Box can mean finding and creating meaningful spiritual experiences on your own, with your family, or with a community that is not based in a synagogue.Out-of-the-Box can mean… unpacking your heritage. If you or someone in your family is Jewish, you have a box of hand-me-downs and treasures waiting to be unpacked. Out-of-the-Box can mean examining those contents,
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