Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their new album Out of the Darkness. Distant Cousins band members Dov Rosenblatt led the band Blue Fringe, Duvid Swirsky was a founding member of Moshav, and influencer Ami Kozak is known both for his music, as well as his comedy and advocacy, emerging as a key voice since October 7.

How do we make prayer real? What are the keys to personal growth and transformation around spirituality? Justin is joined by world-renowned prayer and meditation guide, Rabbi Daniel Kohn, from Bat Ayin in the Judean Mountains of Israel, to explore the transformative and uplifting potential of prayer and expanding our consciousness. Rav Daniel is the author of "Book of Yearning: The Siddur’s Path to Love, Growth and Fulfillment."

Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence at the Jewish Education Project, and recent recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award which recognizes exceptional Jewish educators, joins Justin to discuss the lessons learned of the past year as we prepare to educate our youth and also prepare them for the High Holidays.

The beginning of the Jewish month of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day period with increased focus on Teshuva, repentance, leading up to the High Holidays. Shai Held, President and Dean, at the Hadar Institute joins Justin to discuss different approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, as well as Teshuva after October 7, and navigating chronic pain from a theological perspective.

Rabbi David Ingber, Senior Director for Jewish Life at 92NY, and founding rabbi of Romemu, the largest Renewal synagogue in the United States, discusses his Jewish journey, and what he has learned from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and navigating allyship as a proud Jew in Liberal circles. 

In anticipation of his upcoming concert event, “Let There Be Love,“ which premiers on Sunday, August 18 at 8pm on JBS, musical artist and song leader Noah Aronson joins Justin to discuss love, the joy of singing and leading prayer, his creative process and his spiritual journey. You can learn more about Noah and his music at www.noaharonson.com.

Hinei Ma Tov theme song by Av Vachim

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Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to use the lens of the Tisha B’Av, the Jewish national day of mourning our moments of destruction, to talk about how to live through crisis today. Elana is the host of the podcast "TEXTing," and is the author of "Circumventing the Law: Rabbinic Perspectives on Loopholes and Legal Integrity."

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Can a billboard engage Jews? Or fight antisemitism? Justin is joined by Archie Gottesman, the marketing executive behind the eye-catching Manhattan Mini Storage ads, to discuss how she is using clever ad campaigns to target disengaged Jews and seek allies to fight antisemitism through her organization, JewBelong. You can learn more at JewBelong.com

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Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is traditionally a holiday of immersive text study. Reflecting on the spirit of the holiday, Justin is joined by Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, to discuss how they each relate to the Torah and how it informs the way they think today.

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Why do most Jewish communities read the book of Ruth on Shavuot, and why is this story about one Jewish family so important? Justin is joined by international Bible scholar Dr. Yael Ziegler, who is the author of "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy" to explore the meaning of the story and its relevance today. You can find the book here: https://korenpub.com/products/ruthhardcover

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