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Jewish Faith & Jewish Facts

CHRI Radio
Torah
Judaism
Exodus
Moses
Passover
Leviticus
Genesis
Christianity
Yom Kippur
Shavuot
Hanukkah
Book Of Numbers
Rosh Hashanah
Israel
Book Of Genesis
Easter
Sabbatical Year
Holiness
Garden Of Eden
Ten Commandments

Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Israel, Steven Garten will explore aspects of the Jewish religion, people, and holidays, and give insight on the ancient scriptures from a Jewish perspective.

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Jewish Faith & Jewish Facts with Rabbi Steven Garten. Aired: June 14, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions, email Rabbi Garten at rabbishg@templeisraelottawa.com For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Jewish Faith & Jewish Facts with Rabbi Steven Garten. Aired: June 07, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions, email Rabbi Garten at rabbishg@templeisraelottawa.com For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Jewish Faith & Jewish Facts with Rabbi Steven Garten. Aired: May 31, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions, email Rabbi Garten at rabbishg@templeisraelottawa.com For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Jewish Faith & Jewish Facts with Rabbi Steven Garten. Aired: May 24, 2026 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions, email Rabbi Garten at rabbishg@templeisraelottawa.com For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

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Stephen Kushner
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Rabbi Norman M. Cohn
Rabbi Emeritus of Bet Shalom Congregation, Hopkins, Minnesota
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Brooks Susman
Rabbi, ordained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion; founding rabbi of Congregation Cole Am, Freehold, New Jersey
Congregation Cole Am; Jewish Museum of Monmouth County
Episode: Preparing to Conquer the Promise Land with Rabbi Susman
Martin Beifield
Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, Virginia
Congregation Beth Ahabah
Episode: The Importance of Community and Rest with Rabbi Beifield
Cantor Cheryl Wunsch
Cantor and interpreter of the Torah
Congregation Shearley-Benu, Toronto
Episode: Who's In and Who's Out with Cantor Wunch
Deborah Stahlberg Dressler
Spiritual leader and rabbi of Temple Israel in London, Ontario
Temple Israel, London, Ontario
Episode: Making the Inexplicable Explicable with Rabbi Dressler
Richard Marceau
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel of CEJA; former member of the Canadian Parliament
Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CEJA)
Episode: The Dangers of Modern Antisemitism with Richard Marceau
Daniel Mikelberg
Rabbi, spiritual leader of Temple Israel of Ottawa, Canada
Temple Israel of Ottawa
Episode: Passover Eggs and Easter Egg Hunts with Rabbi Mikelberg
Rabbi Phil Cohn
Interim rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Sun City Center, Florida; former interim rabbi in Danville, California; author of Nick Bones Underground
Congregation Beth Israel, Sun City Center; former Bet Chaim Congregation
Episode: The Holiday of Purim - Esther's Story with Rabbi Cohen

Host

Steven Garten
Host of Jewish Faith & Jewish Facts, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Israel, Ottawa, Canada

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    As a retired Christian minister, I find joy and new understandings of Jewish beliefs and practices. Rabbi Garten is delightful.

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    United States7 years ago

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Great for interfaith listeners and Jewish learners alike.
Engaging guests and accessible scriptural discussion.
High-quality host-guided conversations with depth and warmth.
Rabbi Garten brings thoughtful clarity to complex topics.

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Preparing to Conquer the Promise Land with Rabbi Susman
Q: How does the portrayal of Moses in Numbers differ from the earlier priestly emphasis in Leviticus?
Numbers elevates Moses as the enduring, secular leader who represents the community and its political future, rather than focusing primarily on the priesthood and temple rituals seen in Leviticus.
What is Holiness with Rabbi Borovitz
Q: What is the Azazel and how does it relate to the idea of scapegoating?
Borovitz describes the two-goat ritual where one goat bears the community's transgressions and is sent away, illustrating a ritual of releasing sins and the emphasis on communal forgiveness and accountability.
What is Holiness with Rabbi Borovitz
Q: Help our listeners understand what Yom Kippur is all about today.
The discussion frames Yom Kippur as a personal and communal day of repentance, fasting, and self-evaluation that translates into ongoing responsibility for one's actions and a commitment to repair relationships within the community.
What is Holiness with Rabbi Borovitz
Q: Tell us why you think Kaddoshim is such an important parasha, and then let's look at some of the specific laws.
Borovitz explains that the parasha emphasizes holiness as a lived reality, incorporating ethical commands (like loving your neighbor) alongside ritual laws, and highlighting the transformation from temple-centered practice to everyday ethical behavior.
Passover Eggs and Easter Egg Hunts with Rabbi Mikelberg
Q: Are there any other comparisons that you can think of that might be of interest to our listeners?
Both Passover and Easter carry themes of hope and redemption, with Passover focusing on literal liberation from oppression and Easter emphasizing spiritual redemption, yet both converge around the idea of emerging toward a brighter day.

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A thoughtful program blending Torah study, Jewish liturgy, and interfaith perspectives through conversations with rabbis, cantors, and scholars. Episodes frequently center on weekly parashot, Jewish holidays, and ethical questions, often linking traditional texts to modern life and broader interfaith dialogue. A notable strength is translating dense scriptural topics into accessible discussions, with host-led guidance and guests who bring historical, liturgical, and community leadership insights. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want rigorous Jewish learning presented in a conversational style, plus opportunities to connect with interfaith and community-work intelligences.

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2. Rabbi Norman M. Cohn
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