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IKAR Podcasts

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Sermons, talks, classes, and more from IKAR Rabbis and the IKAR community.

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This is a recording of the Weekly Parashah - Rabbi David Kasher's Torah study class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR. Please note that the first few minu... more

Hear from Sima Awad and Maayan Inon as they share their journeys towards reconciliation. Sima is a bereaved Palestinian sister whose brother was killed by an Israeli soldier when she was just 3 years old. Maayan is a bereaved Israeli daughter whose p... more

The Cornell 57 has reawakened critical conversations around violence, complicity, and the bystander effect. It also reveals the failure of the dominant stories we tell around gender, subjugation, dehumanization. This is an urgent reminder that anothe... more

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This is a recording of the Weekly Parashah - Rabbi David Kasher's Torah study class co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR. Please note that the first few minut... more

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Recent Guests

David Guberman
Participant sharing questions and insights during the session
Episode: The Knowledge of Sweet and Bitter / Parashat Bereishit - Rabbi David Kasher
Yotam Polizer
Global CEO of IsraAID
IsraAID
Episode: IsraAID’s Yotam Polizer and Rabbi Sharon Brous in Conversation in the Sukkah
Rabbi Dvora Weisberg
Rabbi, leader in the IKAR community
IKAR
Episode: Writing Yourself into the Book of Life - Rabbi Dvora Weisberg
BJ Miller
Dr. BJ Miller, physician specialized in hospice and palliative medicine; co-author of A Beginner's Guide to the End
Compassionate Care in Life and Death
Episode: To Live and Love Well Not in Spite of Death, But Because of It - Rabbi Sharon Brous & Dr. BJ Miller | Rosh Hashanah II
Rabbi Candice Levy
Rabbi Dr. Candice Levy, guest speaker
IKAR
Episode: Read it both ways - Rabbi Candice Levy
Daniela Gerson
Award-winning journalist and author
Cal State Northridge (Associate Professor of Journalism); Zocalo Public Square (Editor at Large)
Episode: Rabbi Sharon Brous and Daniela Gerson discuss "The Wanderers"
Ami Fields-Meyer
New York Times bestselling author and political strategist
Author, Political Strategist
Episode: On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear - Ami Fields-Meyer & Rabbi Sharon Brous in conversation
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas
Guest darshanit delivering the sermon
IKAR
Episode: Between Two Mountains - Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas
Sara Glass
Clinical Director of Soul Wellness NYC; psychotherapist and author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat
Soul Wellness NYC
Episode: Kissing Girls on Shabbat w/ Dr. Sara Glass + Lani Santo

Host

Rabbi Sharon Brous
Host of IKAR Podcasts; IKAR

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Wonderful!

    Rabbi Brous is a gifted and compassionate spiritual leader. She communicates her passion for Judaism while also demonstrating compassion for anyone, regardless of religion. I am hooked on her sermons and use them to add depth to the sermons of my own Rabbi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reader8591
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful

    So grateful for IKAR

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mme Blink
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank You for helping to shape my moral world view

    These sermons and classes teach me so much and help put into words and context my own personal moral view. The Rabbis are all smart, interesting and challenging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Marissa
    United States3 years ago
  • Learning.

    I’m a shy Jew. Raised in a home where my Judaism was hidden. I’m no longer in that closet. But still shy. That’s to say I attend temple on this podcast. Xxxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Family Dog
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you

    Wow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billybill1984
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, compassionate leadership and relevant spiritual insights.
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Many describe the host's sermons as human, accessible, and deeply thought-provoking.

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How a Bereaved Father Found Solace By Encountering the Humanity of the Person Who Killed His Children
Q: How did engaging with the driver change your view of humanity and guilt?
He explains moving from seeing a 'monster' to recognizing shared humanity, which allowed him to bear his guilt differently and consider grace for both parties.
How a Bereaved Father Found Solace By Encountering the Humanity of the Person Who Killed His Children
Q: Tell us what happened that brought you to this moment.
Colin describes the crash, the loss of his children, and the emotional arc that led him to explore restorative justice and conversation with the offender.
IsraAID’s Yotam Polizer and Rabbi Sharon Brous in Conversation in the Sukkah
Q: From the perspective of soft diplomacy, is it purposeful that you don't work with the government in any way to promote what you're doing?
The guest explains that IsraAID operates as a non-governmental, non-political actor, using credibility, local partnerships, and regional coalitions to influence without being a government arm, while still engaging with governments where appropriate to coordinate aid.
The Jewish Art of Resolving Contradictions / Parshat Naso - Rabbi David Kasher
Q: What did God actually say to Moshe at the end of Parshat Naso, and why is there a question about it?
The host explains that the verse appears to hang at the end of the Parsha, inviting readers to look for a resolution elsewhere in Torah; this leads into the broader pattern of how contradictions are resolved by additional verses.
Lunch & Learn: Senator Ben Allen with Rabbi Sharon Brous
Q: How can residents effectively engage with their representatives given the volume of issues?
He recommends using a mix of channels—personal outreach, staff engagement, attending meetings, and contributing to the fundraising ecosystem to build durable relationships—while stressing the importance of proactive, ongoing dialogue with both legislators and their staffs.

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This program features sermons, conversations, and teach-ins led by IKAR rabbis and guest religious and civic leaders. Episodes often blend scriptural analysis with modern ethics, social justice, and community narratives, including discussions on leadership, democracy, LGBTQ+ topics within religious contexts, and interfaith solidarity. A recurring strength is thoughtful, human-centered reflection that connects ancient texts to contemporary life, paired with interviews with prominent figures from faith, politics, and nonprofit sectors. The format typically centers on moral imagination, compassionate leadership, and practical calls to action, making it appealing to listeners seeking meaningful spirituality that engages real-world issues.

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2. Yotam Polizer
3. Rabbi Dvora Weisberg
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