Even saying the word "Israel" hurts right now. So we're extra proud to be sharing (a bit belatedly) this interview with Israeli rabbi Maya Leibovich (please note: it was conducted prior to Oct. 7th). Emma and Marci also share their thoughts and reflections one month after Oct. 7th, and we've shared some of our most recommended Israel-related resources in the show-notes on our website.

Am Yisrael Chai and may all the world soon know peace. #bringthemhomeNOW

In this episode we chat with Israeli rabbi Dana Sharon about her important work on the front lines of Israel's fight for democracy and equality! Learn about the Israeli organisations who she works with and hear about the current political and judicial crisis in Israel.

Episode Notes and Transcripts

Don't know what Fat Torah is? Don't worry, Rabbi Minna Bromberg will explain it all! This wise woman is so inspirational and we can't wait to share her with you!

Episode notes and transcripts can be found on our website.

Rabbi Leah Berkowitz is back! And with her is the co-author of her new book "Maybe it Happened This Way", Ricki Wovsaniker! Join us as we learn all about their awesome collaboration and hear a bit about their awesome selves as well! 

To order your copy of "Maybe It Happened This Way" PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOK STORES or else you can choose a local bookstore to support by ordering your book online at: https://bookshop.org/

While you're there, you can also order People Love Dead Jews (recommended by Ricki and Leah)

Ricki mentioned Hebrew Through Movement, which we highly recommend as an awesome way to teach Hebrew.

Follow Rabbi Leah Berkowitz on her website or by following her on social media: @rabbilrb  

Learn more about the new Broadway show recommended by Emma, And Juliet  (and go see it if you can!)

Join us for this incredibly important conversation with Rabbi Sandra Cohen who shares with us valuable insights and resources relating to mental health (yes, Rabbis struggle with mental illness too!). 

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Rabbi Cohen shared the following resources in our conversation:

Rabbi Cohen's website: www.rabbisandracohen.org and her email is [email protected] 

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Health: https://nami.org/Home and NAMI Faith Net: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/NAMI-FaithNet

Debbie Friedman's Mi Shebeirach (prayer for healing): https://youtu.be/pHKo3CjuzpY

The National Suicide Hotline (USA) has been changed to 988.

UCC Mental Health Network (resources for WISE congregations): https://www.mhn-ucc.org

Mental Health resources and WISE Brit at Rodef Shalom Denver website: https://www.rodef-shalom.org/mental-health-resource-guide.html

The Trevor Project - mental health resources for LGBTQI+ teens: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_pastoral_education

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Rabbi Stacy Rigler, RJE, the awesome Executive Director of ARJE (The Association of Reform Jewish Educators) takes us to the next level as she beautifully explains everything we could ever want to know about Rabbi-Educators and why they are so valuable in our Jewish education spaces! We also have a timely chat about the impact of anti-semitism on Jewish education and introduce some lesser-known women on whose shoulders we stand, Rabbi Regina Jonas and Ray Frank. To support ARJE: Support ARJE | Association of Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE) (reformeducators.org) To Read Rabbi Emma Gottlieb's sermon on Rabbi Regina Jonas, check out: https://www.facebook.com/rabbiemma.gottlieb/posts/pfbid0jdzdFGim67ckKfGgye4Ksd6FinHDmEkj1F13uJpggiF5Av7cW2Vnvbk9qwXaogzhl For more information on Ray Frank, the "Girl Rabbi of the West", check out: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ray-frank Find all of our episodes (some of which are now transcribed) at: https://wordpress.com/view/womenrabbistalk.wordpress.com and wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Support us by clicking here Find our awesome swag and merch HERE

As we've learned in previous episodes, abortion is permitted in Jewish tradition. On May 17, 2022, a large "Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice" was held in Washington, DC. Rabbi Marci Bellows attended and captured the thoughts of more than twenty of her colleagues as they marched for women's rights, reproductive rights for all pregnant individuals, and basic health care rights. 

Following some introductory reactions from Emma and Marci, allow yourself to be moved and heartened by the many voices of Jewish leaders committed to fighting for Abortion Justice. 

For more information: 

Support the Jewish Fund for Abortion Justice: https://www.73forward.org/fund

National Council of Jewish Women: https://www.ncjw.org/

Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://rcrc.org/

Planned Parenthood Action Fund: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/Cd7K2F9CeEqEBghBivHa_Q2?fb=true

Abortion Justice is a Jewish Value! 

Join us for this very important (dare we say groundbreaking?) conversation with Rabbi Rachael Pass about Jewish views on abortions and why (most) women rabbis don't share about their personal experiences of abortion. This is an episode we are particularly proud of so don't miss out! 

The article we referenced by Rabbi Liz PG Hirsch can be found here: https://reformjudaism.org/blog/dont-call-me-female-rabbi

For more information on the T'shuvah Center: https://tshuvahcenter.org/

Rachael's article on her own personal connection to abortion can be found here: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/i-am-a-rabbi-my-abortion-was-a-sacred-choice/  

If you should feel moved to do so, please support Planned Parenthood by using this link to donate or get involved: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved  

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