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The College Commons Podcast, passionate perspectives from Judaism's leading thinkers, is produced by Hebrew Union College, America's first Jewish institution of higher learning.
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Brandology: Beyond the Logo is a weekly podcast show where we take a deep dive into branding. Many people think branding is just about the logo but it’s SO much more. Each week Allysen Kerr, a brand strategist, creative director and CEO of Prymel Elements, breaks down the art and science of branding while talking to other experts, entrepreneurs, and creatives about building a successful brand. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandology/support
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The Created by Human Podcast is hosted by Todd Stevens, along with his co-hosts Tim Nagle, Joshua Clodfelter, and Travis Groo. They explore the strange, bizarre and sometimes unbelievable world of the unknown. From time traveling claims to conspiracy theories, and everything in-between, they discuss it all. They'll deep dive into subjects with a bit of belief, some skepticism and a lot of screwing around. From time to time the guys will have a special guest join in on the madness. New episod ...
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The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including mic techniques, theater roles, ice cream preferences, and deep philosophical discussions about near-death experiences and ancient civilizations. The discussion delves into the concept of a 'reincarnation trap' and the idea of Earth as a 'prison planet.' It also explores the origins of religi…
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Mike Ross, a candidate for governor of North Carolina, shares his journey into politics and his vision for the state. He was inspired to run for office after witnessing a case of police violence against a homeless veteran and his service dog. He started a series of rallies advocating for the homeless and private property rights. Despite the financi…
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Thomas Crawford, founder of the band Manhack, discusses the origins of the band and their journey from a solo project to a full band. They talk about the evolution of their music and the addition of vocals. They also discuss the decision to play live shows and the challenges of translating their recorded music to a live performance. The conversatio…
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Stephen Mills shares his story of sexual abuse and reminds us of our still-unfulfilled obligations of protection and justice.Stephen Mills is the author of Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood, a winner of the National Jewish Book Award. He's also the co-author of Next of Kin: My Conversations with Chimpanzees, a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Ye…
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In this conversation, Todd Stevens and Travis Groo discuss their history together and their current pursuits. They talk about their past involvement in the music industry, starting a record label and transitioning to a clothing and skateboard company. Travis shares his journey into politics and his involvement with the Libertarian Party. They also …
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In this solo episode, Todd explores the teachings of Alan Watts, an English writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hindu philosophy for a Western audience. Todd plays videos of Alan Watts discussing religion, death, consciousness, and the nature of the universe. He reflects on the power of belief, the inter…
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Chase Oliver, a libertarian presidential candidate, discusses his campaign and the challenges of running as a third-party candidate. He emphasizes the importance of positive and aspirational messaging to attract voters and build a foundation for the Libertarian Party. Oliver also addresses the misconception that voting for a third party is a wasted…
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The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including personal anecdotes, political leadership, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., conspiracy theories, and a discussion about Tim's recent musical performance. The main themes include personal experiences, political leadership, and the power of art to evoke emotions and provoke thought. In this part of the c…
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The best of all worlds: Jewish and Italian food from award winning cook and author Benedetta Guetta.Benedetta Jasmine Guetta is an Italian food writer and photographer. She was born in Milan, but she lives in Santa Monica, California. In 2009, she cofounded a website called Labna, the only Jewish/Kosher cooking blog in Italy, specializing in Italia…
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Kiryas Joel, a chartered municipality in New York State functions as a religious community and American village.Nomi M. Stolzenberg holds the Nathan and Lilly Shapell Chair at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She is a legal scholar whose research spans a range of interdisciplinary interests, including law and religion, law…
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Jessica Marglin: The Citizen Who Didn’t BelongJessica Marglin discusses the 19th-century Italian Jew, whose estate became a test of the nascent idea of “citizenship.”Jessica Marglin is Professor of Religion, Law, and History, and the Ruth Ziegler Early Career Chair in Jewish Studies at the University of Southern California. She earned her PhD from …
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Dr. Sivan Zakai uncovers the world of children’s opinions and insights about Israel, in peace and in crisis.Sivan Zakai, Ph.D., is the Sara S. Lee Associate Professor of Jewish Education at HUC-JIR/Los Angeles. A thought leader in Jewish and Israel education, Dr. Zakai is the director of the Children’s Learning About Israel Project and co-director …
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Rabbi Debra J. Robbins offers insight and practice to bring the Psalms into our lives.Rabbi Debra J. Robbins is a member of the clergy team at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Texas, focusing on teaching, pastoral care, and spiritual practice. She was ordained in 1991 at the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and is a graduate of the Univ…
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The guys continue their pursuit in finding answers to life's most mysterious question. What happens when we die? Is there an afterlife? Does consciousness continue on long after our bodies have turned to dust? To help answer some of these questions the guys listen to Stuart Hameroff who is an American anesthesiologist and professor at the Universit…
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The guys are back for season 2 of the Created by Human Podcast. Episode One they discuss the near death experience of Andy Petro whom drowned as a teenager, died and returned to tell his story after keeping it a secret for 30 years. Topics: Andy Petro, NDE, Coming Home, Season 2, Death, Secrets Created by Human hosted by Todd Stevens, Tim Nagle and…
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Couple Haim and Claire Rechnitzer compose and recompose Hebrew poetry in English.Rabbi Dr. Haim O. Rechnitzer is a Professor of Jewish Thought at HUC-JIR in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a poet. He earned his doctorate from the Department of Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and his rabbinical ordination from HUC-JIR (Jerusalem) in 2003…
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Host Joshua Holo speaks with HUC-JIR educator, Jeremy Leigh about his experiences on the ground in Jerusalem during the Israel-Hamas War.Jeremy Leigh teaches Israel Studies and Modern Jewish History at HUC-JIR’s Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem. He is the coordinator of the Richard J. Scheuer Israel Seminar for the Year-In-Israel Program, as well a…
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Author Rabbi Michael Strassfeld encourages us to reorganize our thinking about—and reengage our lives with—Judaism.Rabbi Michael Strassfeld has served the Jewish community for over five decades, in numerous capacities, including as an educator, writer, editor, rabbi, and community leader.He is the author of Judaism Disrupted, which is being publish…
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Host Joshua Holo speaks with HUC-JIR educator, Michael Marmur about his experiences on the ground in Jerusalem during the Israel-Hamas War.Michael Marmur is Associate Professor of Jewish Theology at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem. Until July 2018 he served as the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Provost at HUC-JIR, having previously been Dean of the Jerusalem cam…
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Author Joseph Skloot reveals the revolutionary power of early printed Hebrew books.Joseph A. Skloot, Ph.D. is the Rabbi Aaron D. Panken Assistant Professor of Modern Jewish Intellectual History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion/New York. He is a historian of Jewish culture and religious thought in the early modern and modern peri…
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Host Joshua Holo speaks with HUC-JIR educator, Michal Muszkat-Barkan, Ph.D. about her experiences on the ground in Jerusalem during the Israel-Hamas War.Michal Muszkat-Barkan, Ph.D., is a Professor of Jewish Education in the Parallel Track. She is the Director of the Department of Education and Professional Development at HUC-JIR/Jerusalem. Her fie…
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Host Joshua Holo speaks with HUC-JIR educator, Rabbi Talia Avnon-Benveniste about her experiences on the ground in Jerusalem during the Israel-Hamas War.Rabbi Avnon-Benveniste is Director of the Israel Rabbinical Program at HUC-JIR’s Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem. She was ordained after completing the Israel Rabbinical Program in 2009, and retur…
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Dr. David Mendelsson, Senior Lecturer in Israel Studies and Modern Jewish History at HUC-JIR’s Taube campus in Jerusalem, is an educator, historian, and author who sheds light on his experiences since October 7th as a father, mentor, and Israeli. Witnessing everything from shifts in both the literal and learning landscapes to moments inspired by Je…
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Rabbi Zoë Klein roots her new creations in the millennial tradition of Jewish Storytelling.Rabbi Zoë Klein serves Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles, California where she brings her unique blend of innovation and tradition. At Temple Isaiah since 2000, she has served as Associate Rabbi, Senior Rabbi and Director of Adult Education and Engagement. A Conne…
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Stella Levi recounts her remarkable life on Isle of Rhodes, caught between the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries.One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World, National Jewish Book Awards for Holocaust Memoir and Sephardic CultureMichael Frank’s essays, articles, and short stories have appeared in The New York Times, The W…
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Jay Michaelson brings to life the charlatan and heretical Jewish leader Jacob Frank.The Heresy of Jacob Frank: From Jew­ish Mes­sian­ism to Eso­teric Myth - Winner, National Jewish Book Award for Scholarship.Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson is an affiliated assistant professor at Chicago Theological Seminary and a visiting scholar at the Center for LGBTQ a…
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Tracing medieval women’s Biblical culture and how it differed from… the Bible.Bib­li­cal Women and Jew­ish Dai­ly Life in the Mid­dle Ages, winner of the 2022 JBC Award for Women’s Studies.Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten holds the Prof. Yitzhak Becker Chair for Jewish Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She teaches in the Department of Jewish …
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Author Susan Wider discusses genre-bending artist Charlotte Salomon's work and how it survived the Shoah to capture a life and time.It’s My Whole Life: Charlotte Salomon: An Artist in Hiding during World War II, winner of the 2022 National Jewish Book Award for Young Adult LiteratureSusan Wider is the author of It’s My Whole Life: Charlotte Salomon…
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Author Sacha Lamb discusses their YA romp from the shtetl to the New World, and the supernatural odd couple at its heart.When The Angels Left The Old Country, YA category National Jewish Book Awards finalist.Sacha Lamb is a 2018 Lambda Literary Fellow in young adult fiction, and graduated in Library and Information Science and History from Simmons …
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Author Ashley Goldberg imagines the human and communal cost of sexual abuse in the Jewish community.Abomination, Winner of the 2022 National Jewish Book Award for Debut FictionAshley Goldberg is a writer from Melbourne, Australia. His stories have appeared in New Australian Fiction 2021, Meanjin, Chiron Review and Award Winning Australian Writing a…
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Sarah Imhoff introduces us to Jessie Sampter who broke the Zionist mold.The Lives of Jessie Sampter: Queer, Dis­abled, Zionist - National Jewish Book Award Finalist in Women's StudiesImhoff is Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Chair in Jewish Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and the Borns Jewish Studies Program at I…
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Author Laura Hobson Faure on how French Jews accepted, negotiated and even rejected American Jewish aid after the Holocaust.A “Jewish Marshall Plan”: the American Jewish Presence in Post-Holocaust France, winner of the National Jewish Book Award in Writing Based on Archival Material. Laura Hobson Faure is a professor at the Panthéon-Sorbonne Univer…
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