Rabbi Mira Rivera – From The Stage to The Synagogue
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Mira Rivera, the first Filipina-American rabbi ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary. A lifelong seeker, Rabbi Rivera’s journey weaves together movement, spirituality, and activism. From growing up in the Philippines to experiencing a spiritual awakening in India, and dancing in Martha Graham Dance Company, her path led her to explore her faith in many ways and places. Rabbi Rivera shares her challenges working with Jews of Color and engaging in political activism, and reflects on the role of leadership in uncertain times.Learn more about Rabbi Rivera’s work:https://rabbimirarivera.com/https://www.mmjccm.org/harlem/staffhttps://www.weareasianjews.org/ritualRabbi Rivera on Instagram @rabbimira @jccharlem @asian.jewsRabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat BiggerEditor: Maya Gayer Music by: Shimon SmithSpecial Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster
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Abigail Pogrebin – From Shared Identity to Singular Voice
In this episode, we sit down with journalist, author, and podcast host Abigail Pogrebin. From growing up in a media-savvy household with feminist trailblazer Letty Cottin-Pogrebin to navigating life as an identical twin, Abigail’s path has been shaped by the interplay of shared identity and the pursuit of individuality. A former producer at 60 Minutes, Abigail went on to become a prolific writer and interviewer, known for her deep dives into Jewish life in works like Stars of David and My Jewish Year. She reflects on the twists in her personal and professional journey—from Broadway misfires to spiritual awakenings—and shares her evolving thoughts on American Jewish identity in this politically charged moment.Learn more about Abigail Pogrebin’s work here: https://abigailpogrebin.com/Watch Abigail’s show on JBS : In The SpotlightRead Abigail’s latest guest essay https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/opinion/hanukkah-jewish-tradition.htmlAbigail Pogerbin on Instagram: abbypogAbigail Pogerbin on Facebook: Abigail.pogrebinRabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat BiggerEditor: Maya Gayer Music by: Shimon SmithSpecial Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster
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Rabbi Shira Stutman - From Holy Adherence to Holy Chutzpah
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Shira Stutman, interim rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation, founding rabbi of the Sixth & I congregation in Washington, DC, and co-host of the podcast Chutzpod. Shira reflects on her path to becoming a spiritual leader, and how unexpected detours—from personal loss to leaving a thriving congregation—became opportunities for evolution and transformation. Shira also shares insights from her new book—The Jewish Way to a Good Life, explains what Judaism has to say about the concept of destination, and discusses the need of fostering honest dialogue in this polarized moment.Learn more about Rabbi Stutman's work at Sixth & I : https://www.sixthandi.orgListen to Rabbi Stutman on Chutzpod : https://chutzpod.comRabbi Stutman on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shirastutmanRabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat BiggerEditor: Maya Gayer Music by: Shimon SmithSpecial Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster
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Ari Wallach - From Short-Termism to Future-Visioning
In this episode, we sit down with futurist and social innovator Ari Wallach. As the founder of Longpath and author of Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs, Ari challenges us to think beyond short-termism and into a future shaped by collective responsibility and empathy. His work blends strategic foresight with moral imagination, offering a bold vision for how we might navigate today’s chaos with intention and hope. Join us for a conversation on intergenerational thinking and how embracing the long view can transform how we live and lead today.Learn more about Ari’s work at Longpath - https://www.longpath.org/Ari Wallach on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ariwRabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat BiggerEditor: Maya Gayer Music by: Shimon SmithSpecial Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster
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Dani Shapiro – From Secrecy to Self-Understanding
A conversation about the nature of truth, identity, and the detours that unexpectedly lead us home.This episode welcomes bestselling author and host of the podcast Family Secrets, Dani Shapiro.Dani and Rabbi David explore how Dani's mid-life discovery that her beloved father was not her biological parent reshaped her world, brought clarity to a lifelong sense of disconnection, and inspired her prolific creativity. With honesty and depth, Dani reflects on the power of secrets, the concept of the “unthought known,” and the healing that comes from facing the truth. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItgBHf0ccmADani Shapiro’s website: www.danishapiro.comDani Shapiro on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniwriterRabbi Ingber on Instagram @rabbiingber https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber92NY Bronfman Center events : https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat BiggerEditor: Maya Gayer Music by: Shimon SmithSpecial Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster
Wisdom gleaned from life’s twists and turns.
“May all your detours be destinations.” Rabbi David Ingber received that blessing from a dear friend many years ago and never forgot it. The echo of those words continues to resonate and inspire today. Can we reframe obstacles as opportunities? How do we recognize when a stumbling block truly is a stairway?
In this new podcast, Rabbi Ingber sits down with thought leaders, changemakers, and spiritual seekers, for heart-centered conversations about the winding paths we take, and the insights gleaned along the way. These are conversations about resilience, transformation, the beauty and messiness of being human — a touchstone for listeners seeking wisdom in perilous times.
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