Wisdom Explored: Conversations With Rabbi Corinne

In this episode Rabbi Corinne compares the scientific philosophies of the contemporary genius of Kurzweil, Stravrides and Ackerman. Where are we in society today with the fast pace of technology combining with biology?

On November 12th, 2023, 400 rabbinic leaders and scholars of the global Jewish community reached out to Pope Francis asking for spiritual support from the Catholic church following the horrific attacks on Israel and the hostage-taking of innocent civilians by the terrorist group, Hamas, based in Gaza. The Pope responded on February 3, 2024 with a beautiful letter. This episode follows the correspondence, along with the Jewish community's response to The Pope's letter.

Prompted by receiving an unexpected gift of historical photographs of protests against anti-semitism from the 1900s, Rabbi Corinne briefly explores the first and second aliyahs contributing to the development of the nation of Israel.

We look at the human condition of Predator vs. Prey from the lens of a remarkable story about a peacock (from Rabbi Corinne's 5th book, A Rabbi at Sea: A Uniquely Spiritual Journey). From an aviary in Columbia, to a mangrove swamp in Costa Rica, the peacock is a symbol of survival in a dangerous world. The conversation continues between Rabbi Corinne and Janet on the mirror of this animal encounter to our human experience in the world. Note: Rabbi Corinne's 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" is currently available on Amazon.com

From Biblical times to today, what are the values that contribute to having a Great Nation? And what MUST be there in order for it to sustain? In this episode, Rabbi Corinne gives us insight into the Torah constructs for society that still ring true today. Her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" is available on Amazon. She appreciates the support you show her as an author!

Season 2 begins! Today Rabbi Corinne takes us to her childhood and teen years as a young live radio actress in Montreal, Canada. She shares her memories of a few shows, including "Calling All Children", on a local radio station (CFCF) and her move into the national radio scene of the CBC, Canada's national public radio in the years during and after WWII. She also shares anecdotes from the birth of the actors' union in Canada.

When poetry and stories and learning combine. That's what Miracles Are What You Make of Them truly is. Today, Rabbi Corinne brings us inside the mind of the creative artist (her!) and gives us a window into how poetry can offer a meditative pause on our reflections about the world and how we inhabit it.

Rabbi Corinne and Janet look at some of the ways that science is filling us with awe. Happy Holidays to all. Excerpts are from "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", Rabbi Corinne's 6th book, available on Amazon.com.

In today's episode, Rabbi Corinne and Janet explore whether hope is from inner strength or if it comes from community. Rabbi Corinne takes us through visions of hope: from Job (Biblical times); Rabbi Yohanan (Talmudic tales); and Victor Frankl (Holocaust survivor). Excerpts are from her latest book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", available on Amazon.

In this episode, Rabbi Corinne and Janet engage in a lively discussion on our spiritual capacity for hope. They touch on the thin line between hope and delusion as well as taking advantage of goal-setting and incremental action. Reference material is from her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", Chapter 4.

In today's episode, Rabbi Corinne shares the story of Chanukah and a fitting and beautiful poem from her latest book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them." Happy Chanukah to all!

In this episode Rabbi Corinne helps us understand the Judaic outlook on end of life issues. She touches on excerpts from her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" (available on Amazon.com). How do we transition from life to death? What can Judaism teach us about this sensitive subject?

In this episode Rabbi Corinne and Janet touch on the always changing definitions of aging. But the principles of Judaism are relevant no matter how society (and checkboxes!) label the elderly.

In Episode 2, Rabbi Corinne shares how short stories and poems illuminate the chapters of her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" (available on Amazon.) She reads one of the stories, "A Fable For Our Time", about a pivotal experience she shared as a young girl, with her beautiful cat, Buttons.

A look at Process Thought theory and how it resonates with Rabbi Corinne's hopeful view of life. Reading is from Chapter 2 of her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", now available in print and Kindle formats on Amazon.

Rabbi Corinne shares a bit about her writing process and how she distilled the Talmudic concepts of hope into her own stories.

This first episode introduces you to Rabbi Corinne Copnick, and her many accomplishments. An overview of her sixth published book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", available on Amazon. Interviewed by daughter (late Baby Boomer) Janet Spiegel, they explore a myriad of topics, including the concept of The Ethical Will, the story of Mordecai Noah and how age affects perception of the world.

An overview of Wisdom Explored!