Women Rabbis Talk

By Rabbi Emma Gottlieb & Rabbi Marci Bellows

Two women rabbis talking with other women rabbis about being women rabbis.
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Season 2 Opener: Talkin’ About the 2020 Of It All

Women Rabbis TalkOct 30, 2020

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Episode 3.10: Talkin' About Israel (Again! Because how can we not?) with Rabbi Maya Leibovich

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

Nov 16, 202301:15:37

Episode 3.9: Talkin’ to Women Rabbis of the World!

In this episode Emma speaks with other female rabbis from all over the world who attended the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ)'s Connections Conference (including the incredible Ukrainian Rabbi Julia Gris, and both of France and Britain’s first female rabbis!)

Jun 26, 202335:13

3:8: Talking 'bout Israel (WOW!) with Rabbi Dana Sharon

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

Apr 11, 202301:14:38

Episode 3.7: Talkin' About Fat Torah with Rabbi Minna Bromberg

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.

Jan 08, 202301:04:42

3.6: Talking About How It Might Have Happened with Rabbi Leah Berkowitz and Ricki Wovsaniker

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!)

Dec 13, 202201:09:57

3.5 Talkin’ About Mental Health with Rabbi Sandra Cohen

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!).

A transcript of this episode, and all of our other episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast

Have an "Ask the Rabbi" question? Click on the "Message" button on our webpage and ask away! You might just hear the answer on an upcoming episode and you'll get a fun shout out and maybe even some free swag!

Please consider supporting us by clicking on the "Support" tab on our webpage so that we can keep this podcast current and accessible to all!

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Rabbi Cohen shared the following resources in our conversation:

Rabbi Cohen's website: www.rabbisandracohen.org and her email is ravsjcohen@gmail.com

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

Nov 16, 202201:00:59

Episode 3.4: Getting Educated About Rabbi Educators with Rabbi Stacy Rigler

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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

Oct 30, 202201:06:20

Episode 3.3: Talkin' About the Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice

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!

May 20, 202222:01

Episode 3.2 - Talkin' About Abortions with Rabbi Rachael Pass

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

We invite your thoughts, comments, feedback, and questions! Hit us up on the socials!

All of our episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast

Have an “Ask the Rabbi” question? Click on the “Message” button on our webpage and ask away! You might just hear the answer on an upcoming episode and you’ll get a fun shout out and maybe even some free swag!

Please consider supporting us by clicking on the “Support” tab on our webpage so that we can keep this podcast current and accessible to all!

You can also support us by buying some of our awesome Women Rabbis Talk swag at: www.bonfire.com/store/women-rabbis-talk-swag

You can also email us with questions, suggestions or just to say hi at: womenrabbispodcast@gmail.com

Mar 17, 202201:11:42

3.1 - Where Have You Been?

And....we're back! You may have noticed we disappeared for a while. Want to know why? Tune in to find out! In this episode, Rabbis Marci & Emma also discuss whether or not they apologise too often and if Valentines Day is Jewish (or not so much).

Feb 16, 202235:03

Episode 2.10: Talkin’ about Foster Care & Adoption with Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty

In our latest episode, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb and Rabbi Marci Bellows welcome guest Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty (yes, she was actually fully ordained with both titles! Whoa!). Raina talks with us about the true Mitzvah of Foster Care as well as adoption of children in need of families. She is a superstar of a clergy person and a mom, and we really enjoyed talking with her. Bonus: she ends the episode by blessing ALL of us.

Aug 09, 202101:08:49

Episode 2.9 - Talkin' About Online Communities with Rabbi Heather Miller

Rabbi Marci Bellows and Rabbi Emma Gottlieb were thrilled to welcome Rabbi Heather Miller, the entrepreneurial creator of the online Jewish community, Keeping it Sacred. In this episode, Rabbi Miller teaches us about following one’s heart, how our rabbinic work honors those who come before us, and the ways that she led the way in creating an online community before they became a necessity in the post-COVID world.
www.keepingitsacred.com
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Jul 12, 202101:11:56

Bonus Episode: Talkin' About The Women's Rabbinic Network Convention!

We welcome back our Consulting Correspondents (our Corresponding Consultants?) Rabbi Elisa Koppel and Rabbi Leah Berkowitz for a review of the highlights of the recent WRN (Women's Rabbinic Network) Convention: Journey to 50! The Convention, celebrated virtually over Zoom, focused on five decades of women rabbis, and the coming 50th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally Priesand, the very first woman rabbi ordained in North America. Come along to hear what women rabbis talk about when they are only around other women rabbis!!

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Check our Rabbi Elisa Koppel's amazing Spotify playlist which she made for the convention: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PsTiG7EGYmgtBMz3BKF6i

You'll see why she added this skill to her resume!

Jun 11, 202137:08

Episode 2:8 - Does Size Matter? Talking About Rabbinic Career Paths with Rabbi Tamar Grimm

Rabbi Tamar Grimm shares with us important thoughts about how we evaluate success in our own rabbinates. What are the external and internal pressures, benchmarks and factors in our personal lives that lead us to the decisions we make about our rabbinates?

May 28, 202157:25

Episode 2.7: Talkin' about Liberal Zionism with Rabbi Lea Muhlstein

It's not always easy to feel passionate about Israel and passionate about liberal, progressive ideals. Rabbi Lea Muhlstein serves as the Chair of Arzenu Olami, the International Federation of Reform and Progressive Liberal Zionists. She is also a Co-Senior Rabbi at the Ark Synagogue in London. Plus - what to think about all the Evangelical "Zionists" and what they really think about us! We were thrilled to talk with her, and we know you'll love hearing from her, too!
Also available with Closed Captions at youtu.be/8TMgRVytu0U.

Apr 27, 202101:13:43

Episode 2.6: Talkin' About Race and the Rabbinate with Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder

Wait, there are Jews who aren’t Askenazic from Eastern Europe? Black Lives Matter isn’t just about THEM? There are rabbis and cantors who aren’t WHITE?

Well, of course. This episode, we are honored to talk with Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder, Ph.D., Education Director and Rabbi-in-Residence at Be’Chol Lashon (https://globaljews.org). We learn more about the very important work going on in the area of racial and cultural diversity and inclusion. Enjoy!

Watch this episode with closed captioning

Read a transcript of this episode.

Apr 05, 202101:12:33

Episode 2.5: Sofia Zway - Becoming a Rabbi in a Pandemic

We chat with rabbinical student Sofia Zway about how the pandemic has changed the experience of rabbinical studies and internships.

Mar 21, 202101:05:58

Episode 2.4: Talkin' About Our Comfy Pants with Rabbi Leah Berkowitz

Just in time for Purim! We are so excited to welcome back our THREE-PETE guest, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz to talk about her awesome new children's book, a rhyming feminist fairytale called "Queen Vashti's Comfy Pants" (available through PJ Library or Behrman House)!

Feb 24, 202101:00:52