In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and bakery founder Helene Godin. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Godin reflects on her professional journey – from a successful career as a corporate lawyer in media and technology, including senior roles at NBC and Audible, to an unexpected midlife reinvention as the founder of By the Way Bakery. She shares the moment she walked away from certainty, how a chance baking class sparked a new creative path, and what it took to build a gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher bakery that grew from a small local shop into a nationally distributed brand. They discuss redefining success, balancing ambition with meaning, and how trusting uncertainty can open the door to more authentic destinations.

Check out By the Way bakery https://www.btwbakery.com/

BTW on IG https://www.instagram.com/bythewaybakery/

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed journalist, Peabody Award–winning host, and founder of On Being, Krista Tippett, for a live conversation at the 92NY. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Tippett reflects on her spiritual and intellectual journey – from growing up in a religious family in Oklahoma, through her work as a journalist in Cold War–era Germany, to becoming the creator and host of a podcast that has reshaped public conversations about meaning and faith. They discuss theology as a lived practice, the evolving place of religion and spirituality in media and public discourse, and how listening itself can function as a moral and spiritual act.

Listen to ON BEING https://onbeing.org/series/podcast/

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with author, lawyer, and former Israeli ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub to explore the ideas at the heart of his book Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish Art of Constructive Disagreement. Taub reflects on how Jewish tradition transformed argument into a disciplined, creative, and even sacred practice – one that values listening as much as conviction. Moving between biblical texts, talmudic debates, and modern public life, he considers what happens when disagreement loses its ethical frame, and how ancient models of machloket might help us navigate polarization today. The conversation traces Taub’s own journey in diplomacy and asks what it means to disagree – not to defeat, but to deepen understanding – in a fractured world.

Read Daniel Taub’s book - Beyond Dispute:

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Dispute-Rediscovering-Constructive-Disagreement/dp/1399815067

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with writer, musician, and activist Ani Zonneveld for a conversation about faith, freedom, and the courage to reclaim tradition. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Zonneveld traces her journey from a global childhood as the daughter of a Malaysian diplomat – growing up in Germany, Egypt, and India – to a two-decade career in the international music industry, where she navigated sexism and forged her creative voice. She reflects on the spiritual turning point following 9/11 that led her to reexamine Islam for herself, uncovering what she understands as its egalitarian and pluralistic core. As the founder and president of Muslims for Progressive Values, Zonneveld shares how she stepped into religious and social justice leadership – advocating for women’s rights, LGBTQ inclusion, and freedom of conscience at the United Nations and beyond. Drawing on themes from her memoir An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count As a Muslim Feminist, the conversation explores music as activism, the dismantling of patriarchy, and the winding path from personal awakening to global impact.

Learn more about Ani’s work: https://www.anizonneveld.com/

Read Ani’s latest book: An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior - Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist https://livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/9781917566469

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with poet, author, and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo for a live conversation at the 92NY, exploring the inner journey that has shaped his life and work. Drawing on his latest book, The Fifth Season, as well as beloved earlier works, Nepo reflects on a path marked by illness, healing, and a gradual turning from outward ambition toward deeper presence and artistry. Through poetry, storytelling, and spiritual insight, he shares how listening to the soul’s rhythms can become a source of resilience in times of uncertainty. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, he discusses how faith is forged through pain, and how longing and belonging shape our lives in a fractured world.

Learn more about Mark Nepo’s work  https://marknepo.com/

Buy Mark’s book The Fifth Season https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fifth-season-mark-nepo/1146167757

Follow Mark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mark_nepo/

Follow Mark on Substack   https://marknepo.substack.com/

Join Mark for a weeklong retreat exploring the Fifth Season in a castle near Milan, Italy, April 18-25, 2027, 

https://peakevents.info/mark-pavone-overview/

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Oded Adomi Leshem—Senior Research Associate and Director of the International Hub for Hope Research at Hebrew University. Oded’s journey shifts from covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a documentary filmmaker and cameraman to deep-dive into the human psyche, as he explores one of the most powerful forces in our lives: hope. He shares insights from his research, and reflections on what hope really is—how it shapes political behavior, why it is important in moments of crisis, and how we can cultivate it in ourselves and our societies. From the philosophical to the practical, and against the backdrop of ongoing violence and conflict, Oded invites us to consider whether hope is a destination or a tool—and why, especially now, it may be our most vital resource.

Learn more about Dr. Leshem’s work  International Hub for Hope Research

Dr. Leshem’s lectures and workshops www.rethink-hope.com

"Hope Amidst Conflict" by Dr. Leshem (Oxford University Press)

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Heineman, the Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning filmmaker behind Cartel Land, City of Ghosts, The First Wave, American Symphony, and more. Originally on track to become a history teacher, a post-college RV trip turned impromptu film project launched him into a career documenting the world’s most urgent and harrowing stories.

From the emergence of ISIS in Syria and cartel drug wars to the battle against COVID in New York City’s hospitals and an artist couple’s struggle with cancer, Heineman shares the twists that shaped his career—why he chooses the hardest subjects, the prices he’s paid for those choices, and what documentaries can teach us about how to live our lives.

Matthew Heineman is an Academy Award®-nominated, nine-time Emmy Award-winning, and two-time DGA Award winning-filmmaker. In 2019, he received a nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First Time Feature Film Director from the Directors Guild of America for his narrative debut, A Private War —making Heineman and Martin Scorsese the only filmmakers ever nominated for both narrative and documentary DGA Awards. Heineman most recently directed AMERICAN SYMPHONY, which won two GRAMMY awards including Best Music Film, earned Academy Award® and BAFTA nominations, and won a PGA and two Critics' Choice Awards.  

Learn more about Matthew Heineman's work https://www.ourtimeprojects.com/

Matthew Heineman’s IG https://www.instagram.com/mheineman

Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with Dominique Lévy—renowned gallerist, collector, and force in the international art world. A self-described “Pure Diaspora Product,” Dominique reflects on a childhood shaped by the exile of her Egyptian father and Belgian mother, and the lifelong need to establish a sense of stability and belonging. From dreaming of the circus to founding world-class galleries, her journey spans continents, collaborations, and cultural movements. With decades of experience navigating competitive spheres, Dominique reflects on the evolving nature of the art world, the need for tenderness in the current moment, and the immigrant drive to build something of one’s own—offering insights into motivation, success, and, perhaps most of all, her ultimate aspiration: to finally be able to chill.

Lévy Gorvy Dayan Gallery: https://www.levygorvydayan.com/

Dominique’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquealevy

The Gallery’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/levygorvydayan

Rabbi Ingber's IG  https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses, the “first Syrian-Jewish woman rabbi”, a title which carries some complexities. Raised in Brooklyn in a traditional community, Dianne’s journey has been marked by persistence, self-determination, and a willingness to go off the predetermined path. She reflects on her childhood, her early moments of spiritual revelation, and the struggle for acceptance—within her family and her community—when she chose a rabbinic path. Now a leader at Kehilat Romemu and educator across multiple institutions, Dianne speaks candidly about motherhood, community, and finding hope amid despair.

Read Rabbi Cohler Esses's articles https://www.myjewishlearning.com/author/rabbi-dianne-cohler-esses/

Rabbi Cohler Esses's bio as the covenant foundation award recipient https://covenantfn.org/award-person/rabbi-dianne-cohler-esses/

Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.

In this episode, we sit down with Jody Gottfried Arnhold—visionary dance educator, founder of the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) at 92NY, and a passionate advocate for arts in public life. From her early love of dance to decades spent teaching in New York City public schools, Jody’s journey has been guided by a deep belief in the transformative power of movement. She reflects on her path from dancer to teacher to philanthropist, and shares insights into what dance offers beyond technique: empowerment, expression, and democratic literacy. A tireless champion for dance as essential education, Jody speaks about founding DEL, the joy of seeing her students become leaders, and what it takes to create lasting change in the arts.

Watch Jody’s acceptance speech of the Teachers College Medal for Distinguished Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gciHZF3iv0A

Learn more about the Dance Education Laboratory: https://www.danceedlab.com/

Watch P.S Dance : Next Generation on Thirteen.org

Dance Education Laboratory on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danceedlab/?hl=en

Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber

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Producer: Efrat Bigger

Content Editor: Maya Gayer 

Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy

Music By: Shimon Smith 

Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.