Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe, American author, lecturer, and the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles
Episode 10
In this episode of the Moral Courage podcast, Rabbi David Wolpe shares his journey from being a reluctant rabbi to becoming a prominent voice in the Jewish community. He discusses the challenges of m…
Published on 12 hours ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Joshua Hoffman, President and CEO of Academy for Jewish Religion California (AJRCA)
Episode 9
This week, we're joined by Rabbi Joshua Hoffman, President and CEO of Academy for Jewish Religion California (AJRCA). Rabbi Hoffman has deep roots in the Los Angeles community. He is the current Pres…
Published on 1 month ago
A Conversation with Janice Kamenir-Reznik, activist, retired environmental attorney, and co-founder of Jews United for Democracy and Justice and Jewish World Watch
Episode 8
This week, we're joined by Janice Kamenir-Reznik—prominent figure in the Jewish and civic communities, known for her work as an activist, retired environmental attorney, and co-founder of Jews United…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & Chief Executive Officer Jewish Federation Los Angeles
Episode 7
Join our host Rabbi Ari Averbach for a very special episode as we're joined by his friend, colleague and student of Rabbi Harold Schulweis, Rabbi Noah Farkas. Both Rabbi Farkas and Rabbi Averbach wer…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
A Conversation with Cantor Jacqueline Rafii, Valley Beth Shalom—Encino, CA.
Episode 6
Join our host Rabbi Ari Averbach we discuss the influence and poetry of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis with Cantor Jacqueline Rafii of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino California.
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
A Conversation with Mayim Bialik—part 2 of 2
Episode 5
Actress, author, producer, and podcaster Mayim Bialik joins the Moral Courage podcast and host Rabbi Ari Averbach for an intimate discussion. Part 2 of 2
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
A Conversation with Mayim Bialik—part 1 of 2
Episode 4
Actress, author, producer, and podcaster Mayim Bialik joins the Moral Courage podcast and host Rabbi Ari Averbach for an intimate discussion. We touch on her upbringing and start in the world of acti…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Benay Lappe, founder and head of SVARA
Episode 3
Benay Lappe, the founder of SVARA: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva joins Rabbi Ari Averbach for an interesting look into her background, Rabbinic journey and connection with Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis.
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Visiting Professor at UCLA School of Law and Professor of Jewish Theology at AJU in California, author and a bio-ethicist
Episode 2
Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, an American Conservative rabbi. He is a Visiting Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law and Distinguished Professor of Jewish theology at the American Jewish University in Cali…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, founder of Mishkan Chicago
Episode 1
Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann is the founder of Mishkan Chicago, an independent spiritual community in Chicago whose mission is to lead people toward greater purpose, connection and inspiration through dynam…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago