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 | 707 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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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
Yom Kippur is here! For the past few years, Yom Kippur has been the single most popular day — all year — for folks to listen to the Judaism Unbound podcast. So to those of you incorporating our podcast into your observance of this holiday, wishing yo... more
There’s a biblical story about Moses encountering a bush that burns but is never consumed. He stops. He turns and looks closer. And through that turning, he finds his call, and transforms the future of his people. That moment, was not just a once upo... more
ASHERAH is a new journal of Jewish liturgy — past, present, and future. Its name comes from an ancient goddess, related to a tree of the same name, and its first issue kicks off with a provocative quotation from Abraham Joshua Heschel: "Prayer is mea... 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 Statesa year 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
Australiaa year 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #17 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  France/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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This show explores 21st-century American Judaism by pairing thoughtful host analysis with conversations with leading thinkers, practitioners, and engaged community members. Recent episodes highlight innovative education methods, rest and sacred time, bodily autonomy and reproductive justice through Jewish ethics, and global justice through Jewish philanthropy and advocacy. A notable strength is its willingness to reimagine tradition—using play, ritual, and pluralistic dialogue to broaden what Jewish life can look like while centering justice, inclusion, and diverse voices. The format often blends expert insight with practical guidance for listeners who want to apply ideas in their communities, classrooms, or personal practice.
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1. Brad Lander
2. Shaul Magid
3. Lila Rimalovski
4. Eliot Glazer
5. Hana Mendel
6. H. Alan Scott
7. Neil Spears
8. Liz Alpern
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