Soul Searching

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Denise Eger, editor of the book, Mishkah Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, a collection of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, and was the first LGBTQ person to be the president of the Centeral Conference of American Rabbis.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interview Peter Pesic about his transition from physics to music, and how the two interact, as well as how asking questions of is science, and more. Peter Pesic is the director of the Science Institute at St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM, where he also serves as the Musician-in-Residence. He is also a published author, and a pianist.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interview Rabbi Judith HaLevy of the Taos Jewish Center. Rabbi HaLevy works as the Rabbi of the TJC, as well as the rabbi emerita of the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue. They two discuss her journey from small town New Mexico, to Malibu, and back, as well as the glass ceilings women in the rabbinate have faced both past and present.

Rabbi Neil Amswych from Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Henry Shukman, a writer, poet, and Zen Master at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center. The two of them discuss experiences of expansiveness, the paths we follow, and love.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Joe Jordon-Berenis from the Interfaith Community Shelter (Pete's Place). They talk about how the shelter is more than a place for a hot meal and a place to sleep, but is creating a community for its guests. As well as how Santa Fe's success can create poverty, and how mental illness and childhood trauma contribute to homelessness.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Tarrie Burnett, the executive director of Tomorrow's Women (formerly called Creativity for Peace). Focusing on bringing young women from Israel and Palestine together in peace, in the desert of Santa Fe, "transforming anger and prejudice to mutual respect, facilitating an understanding of the other, and inspiring action to promote equality, peace, and justice for all" (from https://tomorrowswomen.org). The two talk about how bringing young women together, away from their usual settings, creates power and space for growth; the ways in which these young women in the program take risks to participate; and the hopes that alumni will change world for the better.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Doug Lynam - a former monk and current Director at LongView Asset Management. They talk about how we can use money as a tool for our health & spiritual needs, how damaging the prosperity gospel can be and more.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews psychotherapist and teacher, MelindaJoy Pattinson. They discuss what psychotherapy is, what brings so many therapists to Santa Fe, what is driving the current increase in demand for therapy, and the healing and holy nature of the land in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews returning guest Rev. Talitha Arnold. She is the Senior Minister at the United Church of Santa Fe. They discuss the roots and complexity of Christian antisemitism.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Imam Ibrahim Habach from Masjid Al-Rahma mosque, also in Santa Fe. They discuss what is Islam, doing good, and much more.