Best Rabbi Jen Gubitz Podcasts (2025)

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The Chanukah Episode 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

No matter how you spell it, it's Chanukah! Join the rabbis JG for a holiday warm up as we reflect on the current moment and look toward a holiday filled with light. This year, we present you with "8 awesome things" to embrace during this season of light. From the joys of this years' Chanukah/Christmas/Winter break mashup, to the beauty of a Chanuka…

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The Passover Episode 31:19

2M ago31:19

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We know, it's been awhile. That stuck-in-the-narrow places feeling has felt like more than a metaphor lately, with the world really working overtime on those "OMfG" moments. But, it's almost Passover (and theoretically, springtime, despite the freezing gray pawl over New England) and we just knew that Jewish tradition could come in clutch at a mome…

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OMfG, it's shoulder season! 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

We are kicking off season 5 of the OMfG Podcast: Jewish Wisdom for Unprecedented Times with our feet firmly planted on the bridge between summer and a new year ahead. If you've ever wondered what your rabbis are thinking about when the countdown to Rosh Hashanah is on, we're happy to pull the curtain back on all of the intention and hope (as well a…

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the kids are alright 38:28

11M ago38:28

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Season 4: Episode 4, the kids are allright In this special episode of OMfG, the rabbis JG are thrilled to welcome to very special guest hosts, Aliza and Mia, two of the Berkshires' finest recent high school grads. Aliza and Mia share their experiences as Jewish American teens, reflecting on the challenges of their unique high school experiences , t…

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Here we are, stuck in the middle with you. 27:56

1+ y ago27:56

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OMfG Season 4, Ep: 3 Here we are, stuck in the middle with you. It's been more than 100 days since the horrific events of October 7, and the rabbis JG are checking in. In this terribly challenging moment, it feels like we are in the middle of a story that we wish we knew had a happy ending. This week, we're talking comfort food, comfort tv (clear e…

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From inside Israel, with Drs. Shlomo and Sharona Maital 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

This episode of Season 2 of 'A Dram and a Drash' departs from the normal format as we take some time with members of my family (my brother-in-law and sister-in-law) who both do remarkable work in Israel. In this episode we start with the 'drash' and reflect on the experience inside Israel since October 7, 2023. This episode was recorded on Friday, …

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The Israel Episode 42:08

1+ y ago42:08

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OMfG Season 4 Episode 2: The Israel Episode Since the terrifying events of October 7, we've been struggling to find the words for this moment. After nearly seven weeks of watching so much pain and horror unfold, the rabbis JG got together for a long talk about what makes this moment so singularly difficult. From fragmentation to unity, or from doub…

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Joshua Mann - Jews and Booze and the First Cut Barrel Company 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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In the first episode of Season 2 of A Dram and a Drash, Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz is joined by Joshua Mann, founder of Jews and Booze - an online whiskey and single barrel picks community - and co-founder of a new venture, The First Cut Barrel Company, making single barrel whiskey creation available to a wider audience. Learn about Joshua's journey int…

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Elul: Warming Up for 5784 with Rabbi Taylor Swift 21:27

2y ago21:27

21:27

Omfg it's almost 5784! The Hebrew month of Elul has arrived and the rabbis JG are getting ready! But we could never get ready alone- we get by with a little help from our friends. And so, with gratitude to Rabbi Rachael Pass and Jodie's URJ Eisner Camp tzofim and Olim limud groups, we present to you a little Elul Torah of Swift. From collective eff…

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Season 1:9 Dr. Hal Lewis on what's 'Jewish' about 'Jewish Leadership' over a dram of Auchentoshen three wood 1:00:09

2y ago1:00:09

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We're talking Auchentoshen three wood as our dram this month with Dr. Hal Lewis. https://www.auchentoshan.com/whiskies/three-wood-single-malt-scotch-whisky Hal has extensive experience as a leader of Jewish organizations and has shared that expertise through the lectures and courses he has given on the topic of Jewish leadership. Come and take a ma…

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OMFG: We’re at a Christian Retreat Center! 23:22

2y ago23:22

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OMFG: We’re at a Christian Retreat Center! Live from Middleburg, Virginia (well, live when we recorded it…) the rabbis JG are back together again, and reflecting on themes of rest, renewal and retreat. With gratitude to our friends and teachers, join us for a different kind of episode as we think out loud about where we’ve been, and where we’re goi…

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Season 1:8 Rabbi Jen Gubitz talks about making Judaism accessible and engaging young adults 44:20

2y ago44:20

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This month our dram is an Old Fashioned and we're talking cocktails. Rabbi Jen Gubitz lives and works in the Boston area and specializes in working with young adults. She runs Modern JewISH Couples which supports committed partners on the pathway to marriage and beyond through essential conversations and couples retreats. Jen is the co-host of the …

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Season 1:7 On location at M&H whisky distillery, Tel Aviv 7:03

2y ago7:03

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This month, A Dram and a Drash was recorded on location at the M&H distillery in Tel Aviv. Just a few weeks ago, M&H won the best single malt world whisky award and a double gold at the San Francisco whisky awards for its Elements Sherry cask expression. We got to taste that, and a whole lot more at our tasting and tour during our congregational tr…

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Season 1:6 Jeff Schwartz aka the Whiskeyfellow 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

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We're back after a winter hiatus. This episode launched at the end of Pesach, so if you are celebrating with a dram, then enjoy it with the guidance of whiskey reviewer and tasting seminar leader, Jeff Schwartz, aka the Whiskeyfellow! This episode is all about whiskey. We kick off with a detailed analysis of all the ways to encounter whiskey to tas…

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On Preparing to Leave Egypt 18:16

2y ago18:16

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OMfG! It's almost Passover! The rabbis JG are getting ready for Passover and hope you'll give a listen as we tackle important questions like "what spiritual chametz are you hoping to rid yourself of this year" and "how long is too long to keep matzah meal"? We're bringing in the wisdom of our rabbis as we get ready for the festival of freedom, so s…

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a Holy OMfG Half-time Show 26:29

2+ y ago26:29

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Tu BiShevat is here, and we're here for the trees (even if they are currently covered in icicles here in the "coldest place on the planet"). Join the rabbis JG for an unexpected twist on the New Year of the Trees, a mystical moment on the Jewish calendar which we hope to make a bit less mystifying. So grab your favorite tree-grown fruit (we love a …

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Season 1:5 Rabbi Dr. Denise Handlarski on Laphroaig, community and a sense of belonging 46:53

2+ y ago46:53

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Rabbi Dr. Denise Handlarski is Rabbi of the online Humanistic Judaism community, Secular Synagogue Last year she convened a conference called Gathering to bring together the best research and practical examples of how Jewish community engagement can better address the loneliness epidemic. You can learn more about Denise here In this episode, our dr…

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Season 1:4 Rabbi Charles Arian on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with a Trappist monk 39:16

2+ y ago39:16

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This month we are talking about Makers Mark with Rabbi Charles Arian. https://www.makersmark.com/ Rabbi Arian is a bourbon and whiskey enthusiast who has even tried his hand at barrel aging whiskey at home: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/rabbi-arian-shares-the-spirit-of-bourbon/ He is the Rabbi of Kehilat Shalom in Gaithersburg, MD. You can l…

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On Joy in the Darkness 24:13

2+ y ago24:13

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Season 3 Episode 4: On Darkness It's almost Chanukah! We're counting down to the Festival of Lights, because, well- the world is kinda dark right now. The rabbis JG hope you'll join them in a different kind of holiday prep as we think about some of the earth-based traditions that coincide with Chanukah, like Tekufat Tevet. This Chanukah, we're doub…

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Season 1:3 Rabbi Drew Kaplan, host of The Jewish Drinking Show 39:54

2+ y ago39:54

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This month I welcome Rabbi Drew Kaplan, whose podcast 'The Jewish Drinking Show' covers all aspects of drinking and all genres of alcoholic beverages in his podcast which has now aired over 110 episodes over the past 4 years. Drew's dram is Ardbeg's 'Wee Beastie' His podcast and website are found at The Jewish Drinking Show During the podcast he re…

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On Settling In 16:15

2+ y ago16:15

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Happy Cheshvan! It's that time of year again-- no major festivals, just a whole month of regular everyday life, and we are here for it. Cheshvan is a time for settling in, and taking time to just be. Our kind of month! So, sink into your favorite corner of the couch, grab a seltzer, and join the rabbis JG for what we like to call "The Torah of Noth…

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On Longing & Letting Go 20:08

2+ y ago20:08

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You thought those holidays were over once you sunk your teeth into that first bagel at break-fast? No way! Whether you’ve got a serious sukkah in your backyard, or are scratching your head wondering “what holidays?”- this episode has it all. Join the rabbis JG as we talk Shemini Atzeret (Shemini At-what?)—— a somewhat obscure observance that might …

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Season 1:2 Joshua Hatton, Single Cask Nation 36:52

2+ y ago36:52

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This month my guest is Joshua Hatton. He is founder of Single Cask Nation https://singlecasknation.com/ His podcast is One Nation Under Whisky https://onenationunderwhisky.com/ He is a National Sales Director for IMPEX Beverages https://impexbev.com/ Our dram is M&H single cask nation peated whisky. In our drash, we'll learn about Joshua's journey …

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Season 1:1 Rabbi Brad Hirschfield 40:06

2+ y ago40:06

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Welcome to A Dram & A Drash - where the 'water of life' meets the 'tree of life'. Season 1, Episode 1 features Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL. We're talking about family history, what is Jewish pluralism, and more. Brad's Bio: https://www.clal.org/team/brad/ This month's dram is Dalwhinnie: https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/dalwh…

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On Preparation 18:04

3y ago18:04

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The rabbis JG are back, with a whole new season of OMfG. It's been awhile, so we're welcoming you all back with the chance to catch up and reconnect. We're excited to move through the year with all of you, as we share wit, wisdom, and poetry inspired by the Jewish calendar, with a healthy dose of snark. On Preparation: we're kicking off season 3 as…

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Series 1 Trailer 11:11

3y ago11:11

11:11

Welcome to A Dram and A Drash - where the Water of Life meets the Tree of Life. Coming in September 2022. Your host, Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz, introduces herself and shares a dram and a drash. Each month will bring a guest, in conversation with Rachel, sharing their own dram and a drash - a story from their own life experiences that offers a window in…

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OMfG: Dayenu! 30:59

3y ago30:59

30:59

How do we know when enough is enough, or maybe even too much when it comes to fulfilling our obligations to the world around us? As we make our way to seder tables for Passover 2022, the narrative of a perilous journey to freedom is literal for more than 2 million Ukrainian refugees around the world.Join the rabbis JG for an open and honest convers…

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OMfG: Double the Adar, Double the Fun 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

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Who needs Wrigley's Spearmint when you've got a double dose of the month of Adar to bring on the joy? Join the rabbis JG as we think out loud about how to lean toward joy, and dabble in the Torah of Compartmentalization (i.e. some ideas for the spiritual challenges of moving in and out of pandemic intensity).…

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The Good Enough Episode 12:53

3+ y ago12:53

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This episode is your official rabbinic permission slip- to just get through. Forget unprecedented- it's hard not to feel like the world is downright unhinged these days. Join the rabbis JG for a reminder that sometimes, one foot in front of another is all we need to do. ** This episode was recorded before the events at Beth Israel in Colleyville, T…

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A Very OMfG Christmas (Wait, what?) 29:40

3+ y ago29:40

29:40

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the rabbis JG are here for it. Come for the Home Alone and Chinese food references, and stay to find out which famous Jewish leader had a Christmas tree in his home, and how a Christmas tree saved the lives of one Jewish family in the 1930’s. Shout outs to Rabbi Joshua Plaut and his book: A Kosher Ch…

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The Chanukah Episode 18:17

3+ y ago18:17

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No matter how you spell it, we could all use a little light and a miracle or two as we make our way to the end of 2021. Join the Rabbis JG for a special Chanukah episode- as we "go under the hood" of the story as you might know it, and shine a light on some of the lesser known stories and customs of Chanukah. Let's just say there's plenty of salty …

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The Anniversary Episode 20:09

3+ y ago20:09

20:09

Our baby is 1 year old, and you’re invited to celebrate without the smash cake or obligation to bring a present. Join us for a look back at 1 year of OMfG!

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When Less Is More: The Shmita Episode 30:38

3+ y ago30:38

30:38

It's Cheshvan, the Hebrew month when rabbis heave a sigh of relief and thank God for a lighter calendar. And speaking of a lighter calendar, the rabbis JG are kicking of season 2 with a dive into the wisdom behind Shmita, the practice of a once-every-seven-years sabbatical. So, take a break (no pun intended) and join us for an energetic conversatio…

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Happy New Year 5782! On Golden Threads, Mush, and Cool Ranch Glitter 19:36

4y ago19:36

19:36

Its almost Rosh Hashanah 5782 and the Rabbis JG are back from a very OMfG Summer! This week we're talking about the final glimmers of summer, how Dar Williams is our Rabbi, and the Torah of Monarch Butterflies! Come for the laughter, stay for the Cool Ranch recommendation! Wishing you a happy, healthy and sweet new year!…

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Special Episode: OMfG & The Vibe of the Tribe Crossover 49:27

4y ago49:27

49:27

It's mid July and the Rabbis JG are special guests on JewishBoston.com's The Vibe of the Tribe Podcast, where we spend a lively 60 minutes... talking about our 30 minute podcast. Co-hosted by Miriam Anzovin and Dan Seligson, we're talking Torah cafe carts, feminist Torah super heroes, dress codes for revelation for Mt. Sinai (Desert Cocktail Recomm…

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Summer Lovin': Camp Edition 34:21

4y ago34:21

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Get your trunks packed and your sunscreen ready because OMfG it's time for summer camp. From the hill, to the lake, to the Gaga pit, this episode is dedicated to the magic of Jewish sleep away camp. We'll dive into the history and have the chance to reflect on this unique summer with special guests Ben Cutler and Sara Beth Berman. With gratitude to…

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Hey Teach, THANK YOU! 33:21

4y ago33:21

33:21

School's out for the summer and wow (!) are we thankful to teachers, educators, administrators, support staff, cafeteria and maintenance workers - and obviously Hebrew school teachers, too. Join the Rabbis JG as we hear from Math educator and administrator, Jenny Rittberg, about what it was like to be on the frontlines of education this past year. …

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See You At Sinai 27:36

4y ago27:36

27:36

The most underrated Jewish festival is here (come on! Cheesecake and Torah?) and we're celebrating Shavuot with a trek through Torah. Join the rabbis JG as we talk Torah in all it's forms - Torah as our cornerstone for how to live a life of meaning, and Torah as a pretty special pajama party guest (you'll have to listen for more on that story!) Wit…

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The Big Count Up 24:20

4y ago24:20

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This week the Rabbis JG are talking about the ritual of counting the Omer, a sacred bridging of the time from Passover to Shavuot, pessimism and optimism, as well as speaking to a particular painful reckoning in the Reform Movement with regard to abuse of power. Are you a count “upper” or count “downer?” How do you sustain the time it takes to reac…

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Misty Watercolored Memory 19:27

4y ago19:27

19:27

Spring is a season of memory in the Jewish calendar. Join the rabbis JG for a reflective conversation on how we remember as Jews. We're talking Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and wondering: what does it mean to hold on to the lessons of the past while living into the future?…

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Let My People... Get Vaccinated! Passover 2021 34:11

4y ago34:11

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Spring has sprung and Passover is on the way! This week, the Rabbis JG are having a blast talking with Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh of "The Well" in Detroit about www.friendseder.com and all things Pesach. Come for a great conversation about the magic of Passover and innovating ritual and stay for a meaningful discussion about Manischewitz flavors and the …

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What We've Learned & Lost 16:59

4y ago16:59

16:59

For our 10th episode, the Rabbis JG are talking "what we've learned, what we've lost, and what we've gained" during this past year of pandemic living.

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Purim: the Mandatory Fun Episode 25:33

4+ y ago25:33

25:33

What could be better than a holiday with not one but two heroines, and a mandate to eat, drink and be merry? Join the rabbis JG for some mandatory fun as we talk Purim, and welcome our very first ever guest to the podcast, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, author of this year's breakout hit, "Queen Vashti's Comfy Pants".…

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Love, Love, Love! 29:47

4+ y ago29:47

29:47

Love is in the air! This week we're talking about love in all it's forms, from our besties to work spouses to neighbors to self-love. Join the rabbis JG as we wonder out loud together "what's Jewish about Valentine's Day?" (hint: it was never about roses and chocolate. Not that we're opposed to chocolate!)…

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The Soundtrack of Our Lives 22:53

4+ y ago22:53

22:53

What's our favorite "F" word? This week it's Friedman, as in Debbie Friedman, of blessed memory. As we enter into Shabbat Shira (an entire Shabbat dedicated to song and music), we're remembering the melodies and moments of our Jewish lives, from when "we" stood at the sea, to the soundtracks and playlists that accompany our lives today.…

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New Beginnings & Transformation 23:37

4+ y ago23:37

23:37

How many times since the pandemic started have you thought to yourself “well, after xyz happens things will change- and get better?" What do we do when we're just in the waiting place, and those new beginnings aren't quite cutting it? Join the rabbis JG for some winter-time wisdom, about how we begin over and over again, and the power of rituals of…

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Giving it a rest 27:12

4+ y ago27:12

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Join the rabbis JG for a deep dive on one of our favorite topics: rest! This week we're breaking it down, thinking out loud together about the value of rest. Are rest and sleep synonymous? What if a quick snooze won't fix the bone deep tiredness you're feeling? New year, new nap plan? We sure hope so, because like you, we're exhausted.…

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Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles! 26:46

4+ y ago26:46

26:46

You thought Taylor Swift's album drop was your Chanukah gift? Get excited-- we've got episode 4 ready for you just in time. It's Chanukah--- the festival of lights, and the celebration of miracles! Join the rabbis JG as we discuss everything from the miracle of life, to the miracle of making it through another day. From surviving a lion falling on …

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What are you grateful for? 24:23

4+ y ago24:23

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This week we're talking about gratitude and its Jewish roots, or how can gratitude transcend a one day event to become spiritual practice? Special shoutouts to our musical guest Elana Jagoda, the wisdom of Maria Sirois, incredible audio editing by Leslie Gubitz, and a big happy and healthy 40th to Jodie!…

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What's your spiritual mantra? 23:34

4+ y ago23:34

23:34

Join the rabbis JG for the episode #2 of the OMfG Podcast!This week we're talking about spiritual mantras, or how do we move through all the hard parts of being human with patience, and perseverance.? Special shoutouts to our musical guests, singer-songwriter Elana Arian, and the inimitable, Charlene Gubitz.…

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