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From the Bimah: Jewish Lessons for Life

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Bringing weekly Jewish insights into your life. Join Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz, Rabbi Michelle Robinson and Rav-Hazzan Aliza Berger of Temple Emanuel in Newton, MA as they share modern ancient wisdom.

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Recent Guests

Bruce Feiler
Author of A Time to Gather and Life is in the Transitions
Author, Speaker
Episode: Bruce Feiler in Conversation with Rabbi Gardenswartz on his Newest Book, A Time to Gather
Amy Schectman
CEO of 2Life Communities, advocate for optimal aging through community design
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Episode: Shabbat Sermon with Guest Speaker Amy Schectman
Allegra Goodman
Author of This Is Not About Us; wrote the story Deal Breaker
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Episode: Talmud Class: Broken Love Stories
Evan Falchuk
Temple Emanuel member; former governor candidate and business leader
Temple Emanuel; multiple ventures in health care
Episode: Evan Falchuk and Elias Rosemberg: Jewish Roots in Venezuela
Alana Stein-Hain
Educator and lecturer who spoke at Hartman Institute; discussed historical patterns of Jewish life and two central communities
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: Shabbat Sermon: An Old Story Renewed with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
Rabbi Elan Babchuck
Rabbi, Executive Vice President of CLAL; founding executive director of Glean Network; author
CLAL; Glean Network; Starts With Us; Springtide Research Institute
Episode: Brotherhood Shabbat Sermon with Guest Speaker Rabbi Elan Babchuck
Rabbi Peretz Rodman
Guest Rabbi, speaker on Parashat Terumah and Jewish law
Boston and Jerusalem-based rabbi, educator
Episode: Shabbat Sermon: DIY Instructions for the Tabernacle? What Did Moses Receive at Sinai? with Rabbi Peretz Rodman
Adrian Gonzalez
Guest Speaker sharing his 30-year journey to joining the Jewish people
Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA
Episode: Shabbat Sermon: 30 Years to 'I am Jewish' with Guest Speaker Adrian Gonzalez
Adina Vogel-Ayalon
Chief of Staff at J Street
J Street
Episode: What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Israel in 2025? Conversation with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz and Adina Vogel-Ayalon, J Street Chief Of Staff

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Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
Rabbi at Temple Emanuel; co-host and senior voice on From the Bimah: Jewish Lessons for Life.
Rabbi Michelle Robinson
Rabbi at Temple Emanuel; co-host sharing practical spiritual guidance and caregiving themes.
Rav-Hazzan Aliza Berger
Rav-Hazzan at Temple Emanuel; co-host addressing leadership, curiosity, and Jewish life cycle moments.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Terrific sermons on timely topics

    These rabbis are fabulous and have their fingers on the pulse of what we need now. Recommended for all types of thoughtful and interested listeners. Even if you heard in synagogue already, they are a nice review.

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    United States7 years ago

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Shabbat Sermon with Guest Speaker Amy Schectman
Q: What steps can people take to build optimal community near them if they are not in a formal senior living setting?
Focus on creating regular, welcoming gatherings, sign up for waitlists where available, advocate for policies that support affordable housing and community-based services, and actively seek opportunities to volunteer within local organizations to foster belonging and purpose.
Talmud Class: Israel's War With Iran
Q: What's your belief structure about the meaning of prayer for the IDF and hostages?
Expressing our desires and calling on God invites strength in our community, fostering hope amid uncertainty and fear.
Talmud Class: Israel's War With Iran
Q: How is your neshama, how is your soul given all of the uncertainty?
There's a sense of fear and hopefulness, and now I feel proud of the Israeli Army's recent actions, which might lead to a new chapter in our history.
Talmud Class: Loving Critics
Q: What went wrong? Who was hurt? How can we do better?
These questions encourage the consideration of multiple truths and the gaps between present realities and desired ideals.

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