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Thoughts & Prayers

Shalom Hartman Institute
Jewish Prayer
Community
Prayer
Spirituality
Jewish Tradition
Shofar
Grief
Family
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Modernity
IVF
Contemporary Issues
Israel
Shalom Hartman Institute
Judaism
Inclusivity
Liturgy
Diversity
American Politics

Uncover the complexity, beauty, and struggle at the heart of Jewish prayer in Thoughts & Prayers, a new limited podcast series from the Shalom Hartman Institute. The series invites listeners into a deep exploration of the relationship between religion and modernity through the lens of Jewish prayer. In each episode, host Jessica Fisher weaves together personal stories, classical texts, and convers... more

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How does prayer connect us to one another when we’re divided by belief, distance, or time?

In this final episode of Thoughts & Prayers, host Jessica Fisher explores how Jewish prayer can both strengthen and strain our sense of peoplehood. From the u... more

What happens when the Israel of our prayers looks different from the Israel of our headlines? In this episode of Thoughts & Prayers, host Jessica Fisher explores how the creation of a Jewish state has transformed Jewish prayer, and how prayer shapes ... more

What does it mean to say “God bless America” — and who are we praying to when we do? In this episode of Thoughts & Prayers, host Jessica Fisher examines how Jewish prayer and American politics intertwine, from the synagogue’s prayer for the governmen... more

How do we balance our individual spiritual needs with our responsibilities to community? In this episode of Thoughts & Prayers, host Jessica Fisher

explores the tension between private devotion and communal obligation when it comes to how we pray. Th... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield
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Yehuda Kurtzer
President of the Shalom Hartman Institute
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Yael Splansky
Senior rabbi of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto and a senior rabbinic fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute
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Na'ama Levitz Applbaum
Director of Wellspring Camp and Experiential Education Initiatives at the Shalom Hartman Institute
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Tamar Elad-Appelbaum
Rabbi of Kehilat Tzion and the Director of the Rabbanut Israelit Network
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Tomer Persico
Research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and author
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Akiva Mattenson
Faculty member of the Shalom Hartman Institute and content advisor for the podcast
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Rabbi Eli Weinstock
Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach
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Host

Jessica Fisher
Host of Thoughts & Prayers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • ❤️

    Blowing my mind !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ataraxie930
    Germanya month ago
  • Exceptionally relevant

    I could not be more thankful to have come across this podcast. It is exactly what I was looking for. Production quality and journalism of This American Life with the profundity and cautious optimism of the Parsha Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrcNYC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Todah Rabah

    My rational brain has long struggled with the very concept of prayer and so I’m deeply grateful to R. Jessica Fisher and SHI for grappling with this complex issue in such a beautiful and meaningful way. Thank you! I’m looking forward to learning with you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ljl354
    United Statesa month ago

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The Land of Israel is a Prayer
Q: How would you describe the idea of prayer being used as a tool to achieve religious and civic goals?
Prayer in Israel often intersects with political activism, demonstrating both division and unity among different religious and political factions.
The Land of Israel is a Prayer
Q: Why do you think it worked to bring together Jews of different backgrounds who ordinarily would not pray together religiously or politically?
Community leaders were intentional in using traditional liturgy that was familiar to everyone, which helped bridge divides between diverse backgrounds.
Between Me and We
Q: Can you start by describing your prayer practice, what it involves, its rhythms, the goals, and why you gravitated toward this practice over other kinds of Jewish prayer?
Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on his varied prayer practices over the years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining private conversations with God while being deeply involved in the Jewish community.
Does Prayer Work?
Q: How can either the ritual of daily prayer or those individual words of each prayer prepare us to encounter and experience our lives as we're living them?
Josh explains that prayer can help individuals become the best version of themselves and assist in processing their emotions and life experiences.
Does Prayer Work?
Q: Why was liturgy the part of Judaism you gravitated toward as an educator?
Josh discusses his upbringing and familiarity with Jewish texts, leading him to engage more deeply with liturgy and share his understandings with others.

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The series offers a comprehensive exploration of Jewish prayer, examining its profound implications and varied practices in contemporary life. Through personal narratives, scholarly insights, and dialogues with esteemed rabbis and educators, it tackles the intersections of prayer, community, personal spirituality, and modern societal issues. Episodes often reflect on themes such as the role of prayer in moments of tragedy, the impact of politics on spiritual practices, and the delicate balance between individual beliefs and collective identities. Notably, the series seems to foster a rich dialogue among diverse Jewish voices, suggesting an emphasis on inclusivity and the evolving nature of faith in a complex world, making it appealing to li... more

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2. Yehuda Kurtzer
3. Yael Splansky
4. Na'ama Levitz Applbaum
5. Tamar Elad-Appelbaum
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7. Akiva Mattenson
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