Judaism Unbound
Institute for the Next Jewish FutureListen in as Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman analyze pressing issues for 21st century American Judaism. Mixing their own analysis with interviews of leading thinkers, practitioners, and even "regular Jews," Lex and Rena Yehuda look to push past the bounds of what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century. You can support Judaism Unbound at www.JudaismUnbound.com/donate.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 685 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityJudaism | |||
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Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman conclude a mini-series of Judaism Unbound conversations that have been exploring the principle of bodily autonomy -- and how it intersects with Judaism. They bring new elements to previous conversations about abort... more
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Welcome to Shabbat Unbound, the world's longest Friday night Sabbath service, stretching over eight episodes. Instead of rushing through all the Friday night Shabbat prayers in one sitting, like we might in a classical synagogue environment, we're ta... more
Rest to Return is a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We con... more
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This podcast covers a wonderful, wide sweep of Jewish diversity. I really appreciate all the possibilities that feel open to you when you listen. And it pairs excellently with their Talmud podcast as a double feature on Shabbat. I really appreciate everything this show has done to serve the wider community and to encourage creativity in Jewish life.
Apple Podcasts5luthien13
United States8 months ago - Sporadic gems aren’t worth the drivel
The occasional amazing guest kept me subscribed until October 7. Then the super swing left just repelled me.
Apple Podcasts1Bryan_001
Australia8 months ago - DH
Episode 495 / I am unsettled that the daughter kept framing jews who disagree some of her views as a pathology…in other words her repeated excuse for them not agreeing with her was “unprocessed trauma”. That is language that has been continuously used by the anti-zionist movement to de-legitimize the many rational reasons many jews do not see this as a genocide but indeed a lack of compassionate warfare in a war zone. To be a truly active listener you must be aware of “talking down” or patroniz... more
Apple Podcasts5D HarlinUnited States9 months ago - Impressions So Far
I deeply appreciate the space Judaism Unbound creates for reimagining Jewish identity outside institutional norms. The spiritual openness, the intergenerational curiosity, and the attention to justice all keep me listening.
That said, I find myself increasingly uneasy with how the podcast discusses Israel and Zionism without including any actual Israeli voices (at least in the episodes I’ve listened to). I don’t say that to shut down critique, I think critique is vital.
But in my opinion, thes... more
Apple Podcasts3genzwannabe3United Statesa year ago - Episode 468
October 7th depends on the context? Serious references to the projection in that poorly researched book, The Message? I’ve appreciated this podcast in the past but I just cannot anymore.
Apple Podcasts1nothappytodaythanksUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #30 |  Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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A thoughtful, exploratory show about modern Jewish life that blends scholarly context with personal storytelling and interviews. Across episodes, the hosts push traditional boundaries by exploring plural Jewish practices, intergenerational dialogue, memory and memorialization, Halacha in diaspora settings, and culture—often through guest experts in religion, history, music, and psychedelics. The format frequently centers on practical ideas for living in a multivocal, innovative Judaism, while inviting listeners to participate in collaborative communities and events. A notable strength is the show's willingness to reimagine rituals, holidays, and education for a global, digitally connected audience, making complex topics approachable and rel... more
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1. Elizabeth Richman
2. Joannine Nanyange
3. Shir Lovett-Graff
4. Dubbs Weinblatt
5. Miriam Turlenchamp
6. Samira Mehta
7. Eli Ramer
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