Tehillah Talks

By Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn - Congregation Tehillah

Teens discuss their Jewish journeys with Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn... more

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How many episodes does Tehillah Talks have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Tehillah Talks episodes:

June 09, 2025What Do People Want in a Leader?
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
How the words of Samuel resonate with us today
Qualities of a good leader
The impact of poor communication from leaders
How to create positive change
Why it’s so hard to be a good leader
How we choose leaders
Who we admire as leaders
Our thoughts about leading from behind
Best models of leadership
How to influence people to see and hear one another
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and https://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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24min
March 24, 2025Creating Community from the Inside Out
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
How community is a Jewish value
The tension between individualism and community
Working collaboratively vs. individually
Having a sense of shared responsibility
Family as the center of our circles of community
Tools to support and engage with community
How community supports us in times of need
Creating community
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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22min
January 12, 2025The Power of Resilience
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
How people stick together during times of trauma
What our collective story teaches us about unexpected obstacles
Tools and resources we access to get us through challenging times
How showing up makes all the difference
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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22min
November 07, 2024The Power of Repetition
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
Why we read the Torah in cycles
The value of hearing stories over and over
The importance of structure in our lives
How we respond to the repetition of specific stories
Finding anchors as we begin the New Year
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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24min
May 21, 2024Guidance From Our Tradition to Support Our Transitions
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
How we respond to rules and regulations
What we should do with inexplicable rules
How stories impact our responses to rules
What helps us prepare for transitions
Where it makes sense to be granular vs. open about rules
How the Torah and the Talmud serve as a blueprint for the interaction of stories and rules
How rules help us navigate transitions, interact and make the world a better place
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and https://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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36min
March 12, 2024How to Find Common Ground When You Come From Different Perspectives
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
Being in a heated conversation, what happens when you really listen?
If you don’t know someone who disagrees with you, how do you find respect for them?
How easy is it to hear other people’s stories?
How hard is it to find commonality with someone with whom you disagree?
What it means to be taught how to compromise
How we can get out of our corners
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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33min
December 18, 2023The Meaning of Our Prayers and How They Influence Us
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
What is love?
Can you command someone to love?
How easy is it to love your neighbor as yourself?
The challenges and benefits of connecting being a stranger in a strange land with loving your neighbor
How looking at love as paying attention changes the transaction and focus
How breaking bread with strangers can build connections
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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33min
November 09, 2023How Our Tradition Teaches Us to Listen
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
How can you command people to listen
What it takes to listen to and hear another person’s voice
How God’s unity helps us listen to people we don’t agree with
How to discern the biases in someone else’s viewpoint
Using the Sh’ma as a context for listening to the world
Taking time to listen before we talk
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and https://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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26min
April 26, 2023The Power of Story
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
Why it matters to tell the story on Passover
The desire to remember the story of the Holocaust and to forget it
How objects connect us to story
Our connections to our family stories
How stories change as we reread them over time
What stories may obligate us to do
Story as a way in
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and https://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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31min
February 27, 2023Searching for Identity Through the Themes of Purim
In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:
Dressing in ridiculous costumes
What roots us in our identity
The tension between our public and private identity
How to get beyond judgments that are based on appearance
How to keep going forward in challenging times
Fear vs. solidarity in response to a threat
What holds us up during difficult moments
Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and https://www.facebook.com/congregationtehillah/.
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26min

FAQs about Tehillah Talks:

How many episodes does Tehillah Talks have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.