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Three Steps Forward
by Yitzchak Sprung
Three Steps Forward is a podcast that helps us make and find practical paths in Judaism towards the things we need to build a better life for ourselves and the people we love. We will develop the tools to help us pray meaningfully, be there for others in suffering, and create a Shabbat environment that lifts the people around us. The things we find will carry us through the week, no matter what comes. The Three Steps Forward podcast is part of the broader Three Steps Forward workshop and panels program in the United Orthodox Synagogues. You can also check out Rabbi Sprung's Parsha Pick-Me-Up podcast for a short insight into the weekly Torah portion each week. Find the Parsha Pick-Me-Up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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Mastering the Art of Respect with Rabbi Eitan Kupietzky
We all know that we're supposed to be nice to each other. In fact, we're supposed to get along with people that upset us. If we can't do that, we'll never get past the problems that led to the destruction of the Second Temple. But that is a whole lot easier said than done. Fortunately, Rabbi…
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Connecting the Heart and the Mind at HoJo's with Rabbi David Katz
I've been looking for inspiration. That's part of the goal of this podcast. How do we capture inspiration and bottle it? "That kind of inspiration is beautiful but it doesn't last," says Rabbi David Katz. Well, what kind does? How can we connect the heart and the mind in our religious lives?…
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Why Should I Daven? A Helpful Question (and Answer) with Rabbi Sammy Bergman
In this episode, I asked Rabbi Bergman for a bit of advice in what remains a consistently difficult part of Jewish life: davening. How can we get good at prayer? You may recall that Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz gave us an excellent and useful bit of guidance in our very first episode. We are revisiting…
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Getting Down to Business (Spiritually Speaking) with Rabbi Yaakov Wolff
Is work supposed to be a religiously uplifting experience for Jewish people? What would that even look like on a day to day basis? What if I'm just a cog in a massive company where no one really takes note of my work? We discuss all of these questions- and more- with Yaakov Wolff, the host of the...
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Against Passion and for Fascination (and Jerry Seinfeld) with Rabbi Moshe Kurtz
What do we need to learn from Jerry Seinfeld? This is the question that the wonderful rabbi and halachist Rabbi Moshe Kurtz is asking us (surprisingly). Rabbi Kurtz is not a "chassid" of Seinfeld's - he is the consumate Litvak, for those keeping score- but he has some illuminating comments about...
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Mentoring the Next Generation of Jewish Educators with Rabbi Shmuel Hain
About one million years ago, I was a fellow in the Yeshiva University-Sar High School Beit Midrash Program. I learned a ton and had an amazing and impactful experience. Part of what made my time there so special was my direct supervisor: Rabbi Shmuel Hain. Rabbi Hain was a fabulous mentor and…
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"Whether they Feel it Inside" with Rabbi Jeffrey Saks
What does it feel like when we feel commanded? How does it relate to anxiety and fulfillment? And would the world be better if rabbis had pointy sticks? My conversation with Rabbi Saks opened up many paths, questions, and thoughts. Take a few minutes and join us for a thought provoking...
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"Never During the Rabbi's Speech!" (Or: How to Begin Independent Torah Study) with Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier
What can I do to make Torah study more accessible? Do I need to be friends with my chavrusa (study-partner)? What should I be learning when I have the time? (Side note: do patents exist?) Take a few minutes to listen Rabbi Shlomo Zuckier's reflections to find out and learn more! Rabbi Dr. Shlomo...
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Five Minutes to Greatness with Rabbi Ari Zucker
We want more than just to get by in life. How do we actually do something great? Rabbi Ari Zucker has an excellent piece of advice to help us along. Rabbi Ari Zucker is the Assistant Principle of Judaic Studies at the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy. Previously a Rebbe and Director of Academic...
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Getting Our Kids to Share our Values with Rabbi Etan Mintz (Plus: The Baltimore Orioles Love Rabbis)
We all want our children to share our values. But how do we actually make that happen? Rabbi Etan Mintz has some helpful advice for us. Rabbi Etan Mintz is rabbi of Baltimore’s oldest and continually active synagogue, B’nai Israel: The Downtown Synagogue.
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Finding Inspiration and Breaking Up with Teachers with Rabbi Dovid Cohen
How do we find inspiration? And what happens when the person who used to inspire doesn't push us forward anymore? Rabbi Dovid Cohen is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, life coach, entrepreneur and author. His empathic approach has empowered many individuals to...
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A Tip to Transform Tefillah with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz
Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz is the director of Semikhah at RIETS as well as the Mara D'atra of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere. Take five minutes to find out how to transform your own prayer experience with Rabbi Lebowitz's advice. To sign up for one of our workshops, register here:...
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Introducing the Three Steps Forward Podcast
Three Steps Forward is a podcast that helps us make and find practical paths in Judaism towards the things we need to build a better life for ourselves and the people we love. We will develop the tools to help us pray meaningfully, be there for others in suffering, and create a Shabbat…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three Steps Forward is a podcast that helps us make and find practical paths in Judaism towards the things we need to build a better life for ourselves and the people we love.
We will develop the tools to help us pray meaningfully, be there for others in suffering, and create a Shabbat environment that lifts the people around us. The things we find will carry us through the week, no matter what comes.
The Three Steps Forward podcast is part of the broader Three Steps Forward workshop and panels program in the United Orthodox Synagogues.
You can also check out Rabbi Sprung's Parsha Pick-Me-Up podcast for a short insight into the weekly Torah portion each week. Find the Parsha Pick-Me-Up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Yitzchak Sprung
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How many episodes does Three Steps Forward have?
Three Steps Forward currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Three Steps Forward is a podcast that helps us make and find practical paths in Judaism towards the things we need to build a better life for ourselves and the people we love. We will develop the tools to help us pray meaningfully, be there for others in suffering, and create a Shabbat environment...
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Who hosts Three Steps Forward?
Three Steps Forward is created and hosted by Yitzchak Sprung.
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