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Not That Kind of Rabbi

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Judaism
Holocaust
Forgiveness
Anti-Semitism
Jewish Identity
Earth-Based Judaism
Jewish Renewal
Spirituality
Interfaith Dialogue
Community Building
Toronto
God
Resilience
Trauma
Canada
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Spiritual journeys, discussions and lessons from award-winning broadcaster Ralph Benmergui. Every two weeks, join Ralph and his insightful guests for an in-depth sit-down conversation about the unseen problems affecting our world.

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One of the defining features of what we call Jewish Renewal is the emergence of an Eastern inspired marriage of Buddhism and mystic Judaism. This has given rise to a new movement, Jewish meditation practices. Last week I got an email from Rabbi Jeff ... more

Estelle Frankel is a practicing psychotherapist, author, spiritual director and seasoned teacher of Jewish mysticism and meditation. For over forty years she has been a thought leader and popular public speaker on the integration of depth psychology,... more

Yisroel Bernath was 15 years old living in Chicago and doing what lots of kids in the windy city were doing back then, playing basketball. He and his kippah wearing friends were having a pretty good time. Then everything changed. There were threats, ... more

Not so long ago in Spokane Washington, otherwise known as the heart of the inland empire, there was a little boy named Josh, later to become Yoshi. His friends went to Hebrew school, he didn't. His friends learned how to write doo doo in Hebrew, he d... more

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Jeff Roth
Founder and Director of the Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism
Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism
Episode: Rabbi Jeff Roth
Estelle Frankel
Practicing psychotherapist, author, spiritual director, and teacher of Jewish mysticism and meditation
Independent practitioner / author
Episode: Estelle Frankel
Yisroel Bernath
Rabbi, author of The Forgiveness Experiment
Author and Rabbi, Montreal-based
Episode: Forgiveness
Yoshi Silverstein
Founder and executive director of the Mitsui Collective; creator of the Mitsui Method
Mitsui Collective
Episode: Yoshi Silverstein
Tiferet Nashman
Executive Director of Shoresh
Shoresh (Jewish environmental program in Canada)
Episode: Tiferet Nashman, Executive Director of Shoresh
Jay Ginsherman
Artist, facilitator, and filmmaker featured on the show
Episode: Jay Ginsherman: Artist, Facilitator and Filmmaker
Rabbi Paige Lowenstein
Rabbi, Earth-based Judaism advocate, psychedelic guide candidate
Aleph Ordination Program; Center for Medicinal Mindfulness; Psychedelic Sitters School
Episode: Paige Lowenstein's Psychedelic Experience
Nathan Margalit
Rabbi, Earth-based Judaism advocate, author
Aleph (OLAF) and Earth-Based Judaism initiatives
Episode: Rabbi Natan Margalit
Maytal Kowalski
Executive Director of Jspace Canada
Jspace Canada
Episode: Maytal Kowalski

Host

Ralph Benmergui
Host of Not That Kind Of Rabbi; broadcaster guiding conversations with a focus on spirituality, religion, and contemporary life

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Interview with Saul Rubinek

    Wonderful conversation with an exceptional actor.

    I was fortunate to see Rubinek on stage in Toronto and thought his performance in Shylock was outstanding. It was an engaging conversation with the audience that helped me better understand the artist creating art in a complicated world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FaithKar
    Canadaa year ago
  • My kind of podcast

    I was a little late to the party and have had to play catch up with many previous episodes. My observation is that Ralph is directing traffic with his guests through conversation that accomplishes being insightful, educational, all while being entertaining. I most particularly enjoyed the episode with Bernie Farber. Having had the pleasure of meeting Ralph I can attest to the fact that he is a real live mensch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HamiltonRob
    Canada2 years ago
  • Lara Rae

    I remember when they hosted the Summer Comedy Comedy Summary. Love them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geoelh
    Canada4 years ago
  • All

    I have just started listening. I am really enjoying the relaxed and informal style. The interview with Michael Coren was particularly engaging.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mortonkelevspot
    Canada5 years ago
  • this is tough

    Nice job Ralph!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrimeTtime
    Canada5 years ago

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Strong host guidance creates educational and entertaining discussions.
Insightful, well-paced conversations with thoughtful guests.
High-quality guests and a calm interviewing style stand out.
Listeners praise the exploration of spirituality beyond dogma.

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Estelle Frankel
Q: Can you explain the idea of the three octaves of not knowing and how they manifest in practice?
The first octave is acknowledging ignorance; the second is cultivating beginner's mind and fresh perception; the third is awe, where one experiences the world without dualistic judgments, permitting deeper learning and growth.
Estelle Frankel
Q: How does the concept of not knowing shape therapeutic work and daily life?
Not knowing is framed as a productive space where curiosity leads to new questions, not fixed answers. This not-knowing allows for presence, awe, and the emergence of authentic insights in therapy and in personal practice.
Estelle Frankel
Q: What sparked Estelle's interest in Kabbalah and how does it influence her practice today?
Estelle describes a youth in Israel and the influence of Hasidic mentors and 20th-century mystics, which sparked a lifelong blending of Judaism, mysticism, and psychology. This foundation informs her approach to healing by integrating depth psychology with spiritual teachings.
Tiferet Nashman, Executive Director of Shoresh
Q: What is the role of indigenous perspectives in Shoresh's work?
Indigenous solidarity and land-based perspectives are acknowledged as important, with an emphasis on arriving with tradition and awareness of one's own cultural presence while learning from other cultures respectfully, avoiding extractive approaches.
Tiferet Nashman, Executive Director of Shoresh
Q: How does Shoresh structure learning across life stages?
Shoresh offers programs for toddlers through adults, including a B'nai Mitzvah pathway called Yesod, a teens program, an adult cohort program Zmanim, and elder-focused intergenerational learning, all designed to strengthen relationships and ongoing growth.

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