Creating liturgy is a long process but like any creative art, it draws inspiration from a great many sources. In the context of Judaism, many minds and hearts play their parts too and in this episode Rabbi Mark Goldsmith crosses the threshold to join the Rabbiters in a very special conversation about the creation of a new prayer book for the High Holy Days. Out in 2024, the new MRJ Machzor promises beauty, tradition and of course, meaningful change.

Click here for information about how to make a dedication in the new 2024 Machzor

Are you a spendaholic with your carbon budget or do you save for the future? What are your favourite life-hacks and why is Judaism's answer to a better life so radical for some? Join the rabbis this week at TuBishvat to wish a big Rabbiting On! happy birthday both to Rabbi Debbie and to the trees! 

With thanks to Jackson Mercer for permission to use Esa Eynai - All rights reserved.

People who live in communities tend to live longer and Jewish community can be a protective factor but it's not always the case. Western cultures often value personal independence over communal interdependence and yet more people than ever are self-reporting the need for support with their mental health. Louise Kermode from Jewish mental health charity Jami joins the show to talk connection, empowerment and how we can create the right conditions for people to thrive ahead of this Mental Health Shabbat.

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Jewish communities in Ethiopia, descended from the Tribe of Dan, migrated south during the Biblical period. Today, they remain devout communities many of whom wish to move to Israel. Many are entrepreneurs and university-educated but faced with poverty and complexities with Israeli immigration laws, they are being supported by charitable organisations such as Meketa, run by Rabbi Sybil Sheridan who joins Rabbiting On! to discuss her work. Following Maimonidean principles of empowerment and the teaching of Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh - the idea that all Jews are responsible for one another,  you can support the work of Meketa by visiting  www.meketa.org.uk

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After Rabbiting On Live the rabbis are still buzzing and whether it’s to do with fire safety or being out and proud with your Judaism, this Chanukah is all about being intentional. Happy Chanukah from the Rabbiting On Team and all at MRJ.

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Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism - what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Recorded on location at JW3 with music from Daniel Cainer and Cantor Zoe Jacobs, join us for Rabbiting On Live! 2022.

Also available as a video podcast:

https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/podcasts/rabbiting-on/

With thanks to Rabbi Lev Taylor, Christina and Alex, Adam and Shereen, Debbi and Sion and JW3. Photgraphy by  Kate Swerdlow.

Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions.

Recorded on location at JW3 with music from Daniel Cainer and Cantor Zoe Jacobs.

With thanks to Rabbi Lev Taylor, Christina and Alex, Adam and Shereen, Debbi and Sion and JW3. Photgraphy by  Kate Swerdlow.

Does what's on TV tell us something about ourselves? Is it healthy to watch so much news and do MPs eating animal body parts in exchange for redemption make us want to laugh or cry? Find out what the Rabbis think in this episode of Rabbiting On.

Come meet the rabbis in person for an evening of lively chat about love, friendship, relationship and the future of our community with music and some special guests; it's the Rabbiting On Live at JW3 on Thursday, 1st December at 7:30pm - Tickets are on sale now:

Visit: https://www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/rabbiting-live

Whether it's the language we use for God or ideas about an interventionist God, the rabbis share their thoughts on what feels natural and what about believing is harder to swallow as they head into one huge conversation.

Join the rabbis for an evening of lively conversation about life, love, relationships and how future generations will be Jewish. With some special guests and music from our very own rabbiter Daniel Cainer. 

Book tickets:

https://www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/rabbiting-live

The Rabbis are back for Season 2 of Rabbiting On with news of disaster, spiritual renewal, hilarity and rest over the summer. For some big news coming up for the show this Season and important guidance on how not to be the ‘muffin mum’, have a listen, share and get in touch on [email protected]

Show Links:

Anthony Nolan: https://www.anthonynolan.org/

FRS and Gareth Malone: https://youtu.be/kWRZWa1OsIQ

The Honeycomb Project: https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/hone…

Rabbi Debbie’s Sermon: https://www.ehrs.uk/kol-nidre-people-…

Rabbi Miriam’s Sermon: https://www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html