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TJS S4E21 Epilogue

Every chapter comes to an end sometime, and with this epilogue season four draws to a close. Listen in for some reflections and where we have been and where we are headed in the season to come, as well as some insights on what it might mean.

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TJS S4 Interlude Adar: doing more with joy

It is Adar once again, believe it or not! Here at the end of a Covid-crazy year the call to increase joy can also be heard as a call to do more joyfully. Here are some thoughts about how to embrace the ‘more’ which lies ahead in a way which will bring some happiness to…

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TJS S4 Interlude: Interview with Rena Rossner

The power of fairy stories goes well beyond entertainment. In this interlude Rena Rossner, author of The Sisters of the Winter Wood joins me to explore myth, story and the power of fairy tale. Along the way we touch on God, history and my favorite author as well!

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TJS S4 Interlude 10th of Tevet: it’s not too late

Every fast day is an chance for cheshbon nefesh, for making an accounting of life and the world. The Tenth of Tevet offers an additional, unique opportunity – to think about immanent dangers. Here is an exploration of some of the challenges which our world faces and how this holy day can leave us better…

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TJS S4 Interlude: Interview with Rabbi Berel Wein

It is not every day that you get to speak with a legend, much less interview one. Here are some precious words I had with the ‘alter rebbe’ of Jewish history, Rabbi Berel Wein. We touch on the nature of history, the Jewish people, the experience of salvation and much more.

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TJS S4E7 Israel post 1967 part III Settling Hebron

The return to Israel can have two meanings – a return to the Land and a return to essential self. The birth of a settlement movement striving for redemption was one of the most significant results of the Six Day War, and no community tells the story better than Hebron. Learn about IDF Chief Rabbi…

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TJS S4E6 Israel post 1967 part II – A Greater Israel

One can look at life as one long string of decisions, whether for individuals or nations. Israel had a number of decisions to make in the wake of the Six Day War and none was more pressing than where to place the borders. Here is an episode about some of the factors in that decision…

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