This podcast is being published on April 30, 2023, and is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Harold Kushner, of blessed memory, who died on April 28, 2023 at the age of 88. Rabbi Kushner is best known for his best selling book, When Bad Things Ha

Introverts, extroverts and Jewish leadership

Jul 22nd, 2022 1h

Special thanks to Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, and his team for their invitation and for granting permission to distribute this podcast on the My Teacher Podcast feed. Check out the rich selection of Jewis

Remembering Rabbi Everett Gendler, 1928-2022, and his environmental activism

Apr 3rd, 2022 31m 45s

Rabbi Everett Gendler (August 8, 1928 - April 1, 2022) was an American rabbi, known for his involvement in progressive causes, including the civil rights movement. He has also been widely referred to as the founder of the Jewish environmental m

The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Conversation with Rick Recht

Jun 18th, 2021 1h 4m

Rick Recht is one of the top touring musicians in Jewish music playing annually in numerous venues in the US and abroad. Rick has revolutionized and elevated the genre of Jewish rock music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish

Remembering Matt and Sara, 25 years later--Part 2

Feb 5th, 2021 44m 54s

On February 25, 1996, a terrorist suicide bomber detonated himself on the No. 18 bus in Jerusalem, killing 26 innocent people, including Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker. Their loss devastated everyone who knew them, and the attack that took th

Remembering Matt and Sara, 25 years later--Part 1

Feb 5th, 2021 48m 46s

Giving Thanks: Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz on her new role as JTS Chancellor

Nov 19th, 2020 43m 27s

Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz is the eighth Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, and, with her appointment in 2020, she is the first woman to lead the institution in its 134-year history. Dr. Schwartz, who earned her PhD at JTS, was instru

Answering the Call: Rabbi Amy Eilberg on pursuing peace and justice

Oct 22nd, 2020 1h

Rabbi Amy Eilberg is the first woman ordained as a Conservative rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. She serves as a spiritual director, kindness coach, and peace and justice educator. She recently served as the Coordinator of

The Rabbi in the Streets: Rabbi Susan Talve reflects on Black Lives Matter and her career in Jewish social justice

Aug 14th, 2020 1h 6m

Rabbi Susan Talve is the founding rabbi of Central Reform Congregation, the only Jewish Congregation located within the city limits of St. Louis. When other congregations were leaving the city for the suburbs, Rabbis Susan joined with a small g

Despair Is Not A Strategy: Ruth Messinger on her life's work

Aug 2nd, 2020 1h 3m

Ruth Messinger is Global Ambassador of American Jewish World Service, having served nearly two decades as its president. Prior to her tenure at AJWS, she had a career in New York City politics. She served on the New York City Council, was Manh

South Side Sages: Rabbi Vernon Kurtz discusses Rabbi Ralph Simon and Dr. Andre LaCocque

Jul 22nd, 2020 56m 2s

A full bio of Rabbi Vernon Kurtz appears here. He was born in Toronto, Canada, received his BA from York University (1971), his MA and Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary (1976), and his Doctor of Ministry degree from the C

Loving Both Jews and Judaism: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove on the Life and Legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Jul 10th, 2020 47m 23s

Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD, has served as the Spiritual Leader of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York since 2008.Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999, Rabbi Cosgrove earned his PhD at the University of Chicago Divinity School. H

Walking Along Jew Street with the late Rabbi AJ Wolf

Jun 19th, 2020 1h 8m

Jonathan Wolf, a Jewish educator and activist based in Evanston, IL, reflects on the life and legacy of his father, Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf, of blessed memory, in an extended My Teacher Podcast Father’s Day edition. Additional Resources: The P

Bonus

Bonus: "My Teacher" Shavuot study session on YouTube

May 28th, 2020 20m 34s

It is traditional on Shavuot, "the season for the giving of the Torah" to study Torah throughout the night on Shavuot night in a ceremony called "Tikkun Leil Shavuot." This year, due to COVID-19, most communities are not able to gather in synag

My Teacher Podcast Episode 0-Introduction

May 22nd, 2020 10m 6s

Fred Rogers' 2002 Commencement Address at Dartmouth College For questions and comments, email Rabbi Ed Bernstein at [email protected]. Follow the My Teacher Podcast on social media: Twitter: @PodcastTeachFacebookInstagram

"NavaJew": Emily McDonnell on her teachers.

May 22nd, 2020 33m 2s

Emily McDonnell recently graduated Arizona State University with a master's degree in public administration. Emily actively pursues opportunities to merge her Navajo and Jewish identities and enjoys facilitating and participating in discussions

The Rabbi as Madrikh (Guide) with Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields

May 22nd, 2020 30m 23s

Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields has served as Executive Director of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism since 2018. Prior to that, she led congregations in the Chicago area and in Tom’s River, NJ. She is a member of the Rabbinical Assembl

"Family Ties": Austin Kaufman's life lessons

May 22nd, 2020 35m 22s

Episode 2: Austin KaufmanAustin Kaufman is the International President of United Synagogue Youth.He lives in Irvine, CA. He plans to study in the Nativ College leadership gap year in Israel program in 2020-2021, followed by Harvard College. Sin

Trailer

My Teacher Podcast Trailer

May 6th, 2020 2m 10s

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! In upcoming pilot season of the My Teacher Podcast, we will meet three engaging leaders, Emily McDonnell, Austin Kaufman, and Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields, each with stories to tell about their inspiring teachers.

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