The Podcast from The Temple

We travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend a media conference! As we sit in the hotel restaurant we talk about the conference that we just attended, our similarities and differences, talking to and making friends with our seatmates on flights, whisky, and the Nashvillian fashion. Perhaps we will do a bonus episode where we interview our bartender/server...

There are so many things coming up for the year of 2024! We talk about the new full-time Event Coordinator, Dance Moms, resolutions, and more. Plus there's a small teaser for an upcoming episode.

The Podcast from The Temple will be returning next week with all new episodes!! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

Shana Tova!! In THIS episode we welcome Rabbi Lapidus back from her sabbatical and Rabbi Berg becomes a University of Michigan abba. Stay tuned to the end of the episode 😊

The rabbis candidly answer anonymous questions from The Temple teens gathered by our producer.

In this episode (the final in a 3 part Covid series), we sit down with Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky, aka THE official Covid advisor to The Temple, and special travel advisors to the rabbis when they prepare for travel. We have a bit of fun in this episode to end on a lighter note, speaking about the future of Covid and coming together as a community.

This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series. In this episode, we talk about loss, grief, and hope during the pandemic with Caryn Hanrahan.

We will be exploring a new 3 part series talking about the impact of Covid. This is part one with Dr. Jeff Siegelman. Dr. Siegelman talks about his experience with being a frontline worker dealing with the effects of long-term Covid.

Today's episode features a very loveable, furry guest host... Ollie!! Rabbi Berg brings Ollie (1 of 2 of his pups) to podcast with us this episode.

Sorry about the delay in podcasting. We are working on some amazing and fun podcast episodes and needed a bit of time to gather them for you all. This episode was recorded after Chanukkah and just before New Year's, you hear about our resolutions, Full-Court Miracle and what goes on for the rabbis during the holidays. Please stay tuned for more fun episodes like the rabbis answering teen quest...

HAPPY HANUKKAH ONE AND ALL!! This episode is filled with Rabbi Berg and Rabbi Lapidus' take on the history behind Hanukkah, gift-giving, and decorating. We play a game at the end of the episode. ** Rate us 5 stars and Stick around until the end of the episode to hear an outtake**  Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Em...

Rabbi Lapidus and Rabbi Rau play a little practical joke on Rabbi Berg whilst he's away in Morocco.  Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

WE'RE BACK! Now recording in our new studio with our podcast producer, the rabbis recall the past few months of travel. From the Interfaith Marriage trip to Isreal to Colorado to Canada to Morocco, and more, the rabbis have been racking up Delta Gold points.  Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-templ...

**This episode was recorded in July** In this episode, we welcome the new cantor and learn a little bit about where she's from, how she came to the temple, and about mysteriously missing boxes. The Podcast from The Temple will be returning next week with all new episodes!! Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@...

**Content Warning:** Some of the discussions expressed in this episode may be triggering to listeners. Please be advised. In this episode, we discuss the tragic events that occurred in Uvalde, TX. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

The rabbis are off to Israel!!! In this episode we talk about what we are packing, memorable outfits, and what our favourite parts of the Israel trips are. Stay tuned because we plan to bring you with us with episodes from Israel!  Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

There are few people more special and dear than a beloved preschool teacher and director. Meet “Miss Sarah”—Sarah Shinsky, who serves as the director of our Weinberg Early Learning Center. Learn more about her background and what she loves about teaching this age group, and also hear what’s new in our amazing WELC (hint: get on the wait list now). Be inspired by our WELC and its amazing Director o...

In every congregation, there is someone (or many) behind the scenes who make sure things are set up and that programs can happen. For The Temple, that person is Lonnie Fitzgerald. Many hear about Lonnie, but here's the chance to hear from him...we are so glad that he agreed to sit down with Peter and talk about what it means to be a part of The Temple! 

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Peter and Loren reflect on the trend of “online ordination” and the importance of a full course of rabbinic study. And, we contemplate what we wish we had learned in rabbinical school!  Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

We take a break from serious business and talk about Valentine's Day (and all the other days that are not part of the Jewish calendar) and other times it's good to buy flowers. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

Grab the popcorn! This week we are in conversation with Kenny Blank, Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), and Dr. Matthew Bernstein, AJFF Board member and Professor of Film at Emory University. They talk with us about AJFF, what makes “Jewish movies,” and offer some advice for both first-time and long-time festival-goers. You’ll also learn what Peter and Loren think about...

In the wake of the Colleyville, Texas hostage situation, we sit down and talk with the Anti-Defamation League's Vice President of the Southern Division, Allison Padilla-Goodman.  Visit adl.org for more on education, research, and resources. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@the-temple.org

As we reflect on the events at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, and the heroic escape of the hostages, Peter and Loren talk about what this means for the Jewish community and what we do next. This is a brief conversation as we process and invite you to join us. Inspiring Lives, Transforming Our World Follow The Temple: Instagram: thetemple_atl Facebook: thetempleatlanta Email: podcast@...

This week we celebrate MLK Shabbat, an annual tradition of The Temple and Ebenezer Baptist Church coming together for worship as one community. Unfortunately, it will be virtual due to COVID, but the celebration continues. In this podcast, we focus on the musical pieces that have become beloved as part of this MLK Shabbat service and speak with Cantor Deborah Hartman and Rabbi Micah Lapidus. You’l...