web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:48:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hashivenu - Episodes Tagged with “Reconstructionist Judaism” https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/tags/reconstructionist%20judaism Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Hashivenu is a podcast about Jewish teachings and practice around resilience. Cultivating resilience in challenging times, both individually and collectively, is an essential path to personal renewal. <a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/support/">Support Hashivenu</a> Find out more about the show at About (https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/about), and learn about our theme song at Theme Song (https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/theme-song). <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/hashivenu.fireside.fm/rss" title="Subscribe by Email">Subscribe by Email</a> This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (https://ReconstructingJudaism.org) en-us episodic Jewish teachings on resilience Reconstructing Judaism Hashivenu is a podcast about Jewish teachings and practice around resilience. Cultivating resilience in challenging times, both individually and collectively, is an essential path to personal renewal. <a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/support/">Support Hashivenu</a> Find out more about the show at About (https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/about), and learn about our theme song at Theme Song (https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/theme-song). <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/hashivenu.fireside.fm/rss" title="Subscribe by Email">Subscribe by Email</a> This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (https://ReconstructingJudaism.org) no Reconstructing Judaism swachs@reconstructingjudaism.org The Jewish Way to a Good Life: A Conversation with Rabbi Shira Stutman https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/606 0950ae65-48fe-459c-ba40-5d9b736e2d8d Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Reconstructing Judaism full 5 Reconstructing Judaism What does it really mean to live a good life and how can ancient Jewish practices help us get there? Rabbi Deborah Waxman sits down with her teacher, colleague, and friend Rabbi Shira Stutman, author of The Jewish Way to a Good Life, for a wide-ranging conversation about meaning, resilience, and loving kindness. 38:18 no What does it really mean to live a good life and how can ancient Jewish practices help us get there? Rabbi Deborah Waxman sits down with her teacher, colleague, and friend Rabbi Shira Stutman, author of The Jewish Way to a Good Life, for a wide-ranging conversation about meaning, resilience, and loving kindness. Together, they explore how Jewish wisdom offers practical tools for universal human challenges: how to love, how to mourn, how to care for our bodies, how to build justice, and how to show up for one another imperfectly but persistently. At the center of their conversation is hesed, loving kindness, which Shira describes as more than emotion: It’s the courage to show up in daunting spaces and do the hard, sustained work of caring. <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/hashivenu.fireside.fm/rss" title="Subscribe by Email">Subscribe by Email</a> This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (https://ReconstructingJudaism.org). Special Guest: Rabbi Shira Stutman. Jewish way to good life, Rabbi Shira Stutman, hesed practice, loving kindness Judaism, Jewish resilience, reconstructionist movement, women in rabbinate, embodied spirituality, Jewish self help, sixth and I synagogue, Aspen Jewish Congregation, Jewish wisdom for all, secular Jewish practice, compassion practice, building meaningful life, Jewish teachings resilience, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Hashivenu podcast, Jewish body practices, authentic leadership What does it really mean to live a good life and how can ancient Jewish practices help us get there? Rabbi Deborah Waxman sits down with her teacher, colleague, and friend Rabbi Shira Stutman, author of The Jewish Way to a Good Life, for a wide-ranging conversation about meaning, resilience, and loving kindness. Together, they explore how Jewish wisdom offers practical tools for universal human challenges: how to love, how to mourn, how to care for our bodies, how to build justice, and how to show up for one another imperfectly but persistently. At the center of their conversation is hesed, loving kindness, which Shira describes as more than emotion: It’s the courage to show up in daunting spaces and do the hard, sustained work of caring.

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]]> What does it really mean to live a good life and how can ancient Jewish practices help us get there? Rabbi Deborah Waxman sits down with her teacher, colleague, and friend Rabbi Shira Stutman, author of The Jewish Way to a Good Life, for a wide-ranging conversation about meaning, resilience, and loving kindness. Together, they explore how Jewish wisdom offers practical tools for universal human challenges: how to love, how to mourn, how to care for our bodies, how to build justice, and how to show up for one another imperfectly but persistently. At the center of their conversation is hesed, loving kindness, which Shira describes as more than emotion: It’s the courage to show up in daunting spaces and do the hard, sustained work of caring.

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]]> Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie returns to discuss Jewish chosenness, love, and his film Sabbath Queen https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/605 581e6dc3-cc53-4c0e-9dcd-f1b15a5f86eb Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Reconstructing Judaism full 5 Reconstructing Judaism Rabbi Deborah Waxman continues her conversation with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, founder of Lab/Shul and subject of the documentary The Sabbath Queen. They explore how to hold complexity in polarized times, discussing "both/and" thinking around Israeli and Palestinian identity, the theology of love and connection, and more. 51:51 no Rabbi Deborah Waxman continues her conversation with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, founder of Lab/Shul and subject of the documentary The Sabbath Queen. They explore how to hold complexity in polarized times, discussing "both/and" thinking around Israeli and Palestinian identity, the theology of love and connection (symbolized by the Hebrew letter vav), and building strong Jewish peoplehood without chauvinism or supremacy. Their conversation weaves together personal narrative, liturgical innovation, and theological reflection, modeling nuanced dialogue about coexistence, justice, and evolving Jewish tradition to honor the dignity of all people while navigating disagreement with courage and compassion. <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/hashivenu.fireside.fm/rss" title="Subscribe by Email">Subscribe by Email</a> This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (https://ReconstructingJudaism.org). Special Guest: Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie. Jewish resilience, Reconstructionist Judaism, Deborah Waxman podcast, Amichai Lau-Lavie interview, Lab/Shul New York, The Sabbath Queen documentary, Israel Palestine dialogue, October 7 aftermath, Jewish trauma and healing, Jewish pluralism, liberal Judaism, queer Jewish leadership, Jewish feminism, Jewish identity today, Zionism complexity, Israeli-Palestinian coexistence, Jewish anti-supremacism, covenantal community, Mordecai Kaplan theology, polarity thinking Judaism, universalism vs particularism Judaism, Jewish renewal movement, progressive Judaism, rabbinic leadership, Jewish ethical teachings, human rights in Israel, hostages in Gaza, Judaism and democracy, modern Jewish theology Rabbi Deborah Waxman continues her conversation with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, founder of Lab/Shul and subject of the documentary The Sabbath Queen. They explore how to hold complexity in polarized times, discussing "both/and" thinking around Israeli and Palestinian identity, the theology of love and connection (symbolized by the Hebrew letter vav), and building strong Jewish peoplehood without chauvinism or supremacy. Their conversation weaves together personal narrative, liturgical innovation, and theological reflection, modeling nuanced dialogue about coexistence, justice, and evolving Jewish tradition to honor the dignity of all people while navigating disagreement with courage and compassion.

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]]> Rabbi Deborah Waxman continues her conversation with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, founder of Lab/Shul and subject of the documentary The Sabbath Queen. They explore how to hold complexity in polarized times, discussing "both/and" thinking around Israeli and Palestinian identity, the theology of love and connection (symbolized by the Hebrew letter vav), and building strong Jewish peoplehood without chauvinism or supremacy. Their conversation weaves together personal narrative, liturgical innovation, and theological reflection, modeling nuanced dialogue about coexistence, justice, and evolving Jewish tradition to honor the dignity of all people while navigating disagreement with courage and compassion.

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]]> Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/504 f1066829-ffda-4346-b855-d3eef20c8c08 Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Reconstructing Judaism full 5 Reconstructing Judaism Earlier this year, Rabbi Elyse Wechterman announced that she will step down from her position as CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) in June after leading the organization for the past nine years. Elyse stops by Deborah’s office to look back on her tenure and look ahead to what’s next. 38:45 no Rabbi Elyse Wechterman recently announced that she will step down from her position as CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) in June after leading the organization for the past nine years. Elyse stops by Deborah’s office to look back on her tenure and look ahead to what’s next. The two longtime colleagues commiserate over the day-to-day realities of leading an organization, including a friendly debate over the pros and cons of “zeroing out” one’s email inbox (4:54). Elyse explains how being willing to let some things go in order to focus on what’s important has helped her decision making as a leader (9:21). Elyse reflects on how the RRA has changed over the last nine years and on the accomplishments she’s most proud of, such as increased collaboration amongst rabbinical associations (15:30). Deborah and Elyse discuss the nature of change and how although it can be scary, it is often a positive (26:22). Finally, Elyse shares her favorite verse from the Talmud and why it’s resonating with her as she approaches this transition (34:00). <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/hashivenu.fireside.fm/rss" title="Subscribe by Email">Subscribe by Email</a> This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (https://ReconstructingJudaism.org). Special Guest: Rabbi Elyse Wechterman. jewish, judaism, resilience, rra, rabbi, rabbinical, leader, leadership, reconstructionist, reconstructing judaism, reconstructionist judaism, mordecai kaplan, change, deborah waxman, rabbi deborah waxman, elyse wechterman, rabbi elyse wechterman Rabbi Elyse Wechterman recently announced that she will step down from her position as CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) in June after leading the organization for the past nine years. Elyse stops by Deborah’s office to look back on her tenure and look ahead to what’s next. The two longtime colleagues commiserate over the day-to-day realities of leading an organization, including a friendly debate over the pros and cons of “zeroing out” one’s email inbox (4:54). Elyse explains how being willing to let some things go in order to focus on what’s important has helped her decision making as a leader (9:21). Elyse reflects on how the RRA has changed over the last nine years and on the accomplishments she’s most proud of, such as increased collaboration amongst rabbinical associations (15:30). Deborah and Elyse discuss the nature of change and how although it can be scary, it is often a positive (26:22). Finally, Elyse shares her favorite verse from the Talmud and why it’s resonating with her as she approaches this transition (34:00).

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]]> Rabbi Elyse Wechterman recently announced that she will step down from her position as CEO of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) in June after leading the organization for the past nine years. Elyse stops by Deborah’s office to look back on her tenure and look ahead to what’s next. The two longtime colleagues commiserate over the day-to-day realities of leading an organization, including a friendly debate over the pros and cons of “zeroing out” one’s email inbox (4:54). Elyse explains how being willing to let some things go in order to focus on what’s important has helped her decision making as a leader (9:21). Elyse reflects on how the RRA has changed over the last nine years and on the accomplishments she’s most proud of, such as increased collaboration amongst rabbinical associations (15:30). Deborah and Elyse discuss the nature of change and how although it can be scary, it is often a positive (26:22). Finally, Elyse shares her favorite verse from the Talmud and why it’s resonating with her as she approaches this transition (34:00).

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