Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Conversation with Rabbi Denise L. Eger, Reform Rabbi, Author, and Executive coach
Episode 20
Rabbi Denise Eger joins Rabbi Ari Averbach to trace her 38‑year rabbinic journey from Memphis to the pulpit, and the hidden struggles of LGBTQ studen…
4 hours ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Laura Geller, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Episode 19
Rabbi Laura Geller joins Rabbi Ari Averbach to reflect on a 50‑year rabbinical journey shaped by civil‑rights activism, feminist awakening, and deep …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Becky Hoffman, Senior Rabbi, Temple Ahavat Shalom
Episode 18
Rabbi Becky Hoffman offers a candid look at how the rabbinate has transformed in the age of AI, social media, and shifting expectations. Tracing her …
2 months ago
A Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz, author and speechwriter
Episode 17
In this conversation, Ari Averbach and Sarah Hurwitz explore the complexities of Jewish identity, the rediscovery of Judaism, and the importance of c…
3 months ago
A Conversation with Jonah Sanderson, hospice chaplain and Jewish educator
Episode 16
In this engaging conversation, Ari Averbach speaks with Jonah Sanderson, a hospice chaplain and Jewish educator, about the profound impact of Rabbi H…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
A Conversation with Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON
Episode 15
In this conversation, Rabbi Ari Averbach and Abby J. Leibman discuss the themes of moral courage, social justice, and the mission of MAZON, a Jewish …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Beth Lieberman, author and editorial board member of the CCAR Journal
Episode 14
In this conversation, Rabbi Ari talks with Rabbi Beth Lieberman about her book 'Moments That Matter,' co-authored with Rabbi Laura Geller, which expl…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Ed Feinstein, Valley Beth Shalom—teacher, pastor and visionary leader
Episode 13
This conversation explores the life and legacy of Rabbi Harold Schulweis, focusing on his impact on contemporary Judaism, his mentorship of Rabbi Ed …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
A Conversation with Michelle Green Willner, award-winning composer and educator
Episode 12
In this episode of Moral Courage, host Ari Averbach speaks with Michelle Green-Wilner, an award-winning composer and educator, about her journey with…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
A Conversation with Rabbi Adam Greenwald, Senior Rabbi, Congregation B'nai Israel
Episode 11
In this episode of the Moral Courage Podcast, Rabbi Adam Greenwald shares his journey from a student to a rabbi, discussing the influences and mentor…
7 months ago