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Temple Sholom Podcast

Temple Sholom of Chicago
Judaism
Jewish Identity
Temple Sholom
Torah
Holocaust
Hope
Israel
Shabbat
Moses
Tikkun Olam
Community
Democracy
Chicago
Community Service
Passover
Reform Judaism
Purim
Jewish Community
Rosh Hashanah
Elul

Welcome to Temple Sholom's podcast, where we strive to create a sacred community that truly embraces, inspires, and matters. Each episode features enlightening sermons from Shabbat and holiday services, engaging guest lectures, and thought-provoking conversations that reflect our commitment to fostering a meaningful and inclusive environment. Join us as we explore the depths of faith, spirituality... more

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Recorded live on June 26, 2026.

In this sermon, Rabbi Gellman reflects on Parashat Chukat-Balak and America's approaching 250th anniversary, asking what it means to love a country while remaining honest about its failures.

Drawing on Moses striking... more

Rabbi Conover sits down with Orly Erez Likhovski, director of the Israel Religious Action Center, for a timely conversation about democracy, pluralism, religious freedom, gender equality, and social justice in Israel.

Orly shares insights from her l... more

Recorded live as part of Temple Sholom's Juneteenth Shabbat on June 19, 2026.

Temple Sholom member, educator, attorney, and shofar blower Nia Crosley joins Rabbi Conover to explore the connections between Juneteenth, the Exodus story, and the ongoin... more

What can a grasshopper teach us about resilience, identity, and hope?

Recorded live during Temple Sholom's Pride Shabbat on June 6, 2026, guest speaker Lily Ginsberg explores the surprising role of the grasshopper in Jewish tradition. Often associat... more

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Recent Guests

Orly Erez Likhovski
Director, Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC)
IRAC (Israel Religious Action Center)
Episode: What Is Really Happening to Democracy in Israel? – Rabbi Shoshanah Conover with Orly Erez Likhovski
Nia Crosley
Beloved religious school teacher and shofar blower; attorney focusing on economic justice and pro bono work
Temple Sholom of Chicago
Episode: What Does Juneteenth Have to Do with Judaism?
Lily Ginsberg
Rabbi-in-formation (Erev Rav) presenting Torah and reflections
Temple Sholom
Episode: Consider the Grasshopper – Lily Ginsberg at Pride Shabbat
Howard Reich
Journalist and music critic, author of The Art of Inventing Hope
Chicago Tribune
Episode: The Art of Inventing Hope: Howard Reich, Elie Wiesel, and The Dialogue of Memories
Danielle Smith
Student speaker for Crown Family High School Senior Seminar
Temple Sholom Crown Family High School
Episode: Senior Seminar Reflections: What Our Students Taught Us
May Goldsmith
Student speaker presenting with Eli Conover
Temple Sholom Crown Family High School
Episode: Senior Seminar Reflections: What Our Students Taught Us
Eli Conover
Student speaker presenting with May Goldsmith
Temple Sholom Crown Family High School
Episode: Senior Seminar Reflections: What Our Students Taught Us
Ethan Goldstein
Student speaker
Temple Sholom Crown Family High School
Episode: Senior Seminar Reflections: What Our Students Taught Us
Gus Silberg
Student speaker
Temple Sholom Crown Family High School
Episode: Senior Seminar Reflections: What Our Students Taught Us

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Shoshana Conover
Senior Rabbi and host of Temple Sholom Podcast; widely active in temple leadership and community programming.

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What Is Really Happening to Democracy in Israel? – Rabbi Shoshanah Conover with Orly Erez Likhovski
Q: Do you see Reform Jews in Israel as representing the majority or a minority, and how do you engage with that audience while pursuing litigation and education?
Reform Jews in Israel are a minority within the broader Jewish population, yet there is substantial empathy and support for Reform values among the public, indicating a potential majority alliance in practice. The strategy combines legal action with public education to explain the issues and mobilize broader civil society support.
The Art of Inventing Hope: Howard Reich, Elie Wiesel, and The Dialogue of Memories
Q: What advice would you give to people who feel they have given up on hope?
Reich counsels perseverance, pointing to the generations of survivors who endured unimaginable horrors and still chose to bear witness and tell their stories as a reason to keep hoping and acting.
The Art of Inventing Hope: Howard Reich, Elie Wiesel, and The Dialogue of Memories
Q: Could you share a story Elie Wiesel told you that surprised you and taught you something about your mother?
Wiesel's interpretation of Reich's mother's behavior during her PTSD episodes provided a new, survivor-centered lens, revealing that the reactions Reich saw as abnormal were normal reactions to trauma.
The Art of Inventing Hope: Howard Reich, Elie Wiesel, and The Dialogue of Memories
Q: How did Elie Wiesel teach you to invent hope?
Wiesel urged an active pessimism—refusing despair while continually challenging oneself to protest and persist, which Reich encapsulates as the core philosophy behind his book and the opera.
The Art of Inventing Hope: Howard Reich, Elie Wiesel, and The Dialogue of Memories
Q: Could you tell us the dates for the opera performances and the broader premiere plan?
The Dialogue of Memories premieres May 23-24 at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with subsequent stops as part of a national tour including Seattle and San Francisco.

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This show features thoughtful sermons, interfaith and communal dialogues, and personal narratives anchored in Jewish tradition and temple life. Episodes frequently explore themes like belonging, leadership, ritual practice, grief, memory, and ethical communication, often weaving in contemporary civic topics (voting rights, interfaith cooperation) with rabbinic interpretation and religious pedagogy. A standout pattern is the blend of accessible, human-interest storytelling with deeper explorations of Judaism—its rituals, history, and modern applications—making it appealing to listeners seeking spiritual reflection alongside practical community engagement. Notable is the consistent focus on community care, memory through art and memorializati... more

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