This week, Eliana, Ellen, and Josh wake up in gratitude by diving deep into Modeh/Modah Ani. We talk morning rituals, translations, g?d names, favorite melodies, and more. 

Full show notes (including all texts) at https://www.lightlab.co/podcast/

Transcript at bit.ly/LLP4transcript

Spotify Playlist at bit.ly/modahani

Eliana, Ellen, and Josh are joined by poet and educator Alexander Nemser for a deep dive into Ma'ariv Aravim, the first blessing in the evening service. We talk sheep, stars, translations, and time, plus learn about Alexander's prayer journey and hear some beautiful original poetry. It's a conversation as multifaceted and vast as the twilight sky... 

Transcript at bit.ly/LLP3transcript

Copious Show Notes at https://www.lightlab.co/podcast/

Spotify playlist at bit.ly/maarivaravim

Learn more about Alexander at alexandernemser.tumblr.com

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To celebrate the launch of the light lab, Eliana, Ellen, and Josh dive deep into the prayer "Or Chadash," a new light. We explore the different kinds of light, light-centered g?d-names, and our favorite melodies for this prayer. Plus Eliana sings and shares her song, "A New Light." We hope this is an en-light-tening episode!

Transcript at bit.ly/LLP2SN

Show notes at https://www.lightlab.co/podcast/

Plus a Spotify playlist at  bit.ly/modahani

Stay in touch! Follow us on instagram @thelight.lab 

Welcome to the Light Lab podcast! In this first episode, we start with the foundational questions: What is prayer? What is liturgy? Why does this matter? And why does this matter to us? 

Show notes here

Transcript here

Plus a Spotify playlist at  bit.ly/modahani

Stay in touch! Follow us on instagram @thelight.lab

Welcome to the light lab! We (Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Cantor Ellen Dreskin, Eliana Light, and special guests) believe that there is so much insight to be found in Jewish sacred heritage by holding the gems of our liturgy to the light. We see the immense value of personal, heart-opening, empathy-expanding prayer practice. And we love to talk about both. Join us!