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*Special Sukkot Episode*  Whether you're doing dishes, taking a walk, or sitting in a park, this self-guided meditation offers a chance to get grounded during Sukkot. Also known as the Feast of Tabernacles and "z’man sim-cha-teinu," the time of our joy, Sukkot is a celebration of abundance and a reminder to stay grounded even in changing circumstances. Listen, subscribe and leave a...

What does it mean to reimagine and reconsider ancient Jewish traditions? How can a lens of "otherness" uncover new or forgotten meaning in familiar texts? To close out our three-part series about Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Lizzi speaks with Rabbi Benay Lappe, the founder and Rosh Yeshiva of SVARA , a traditionally radical yeshiva dedicated to the study of Talmud through the lens of queer exp...

Join R'Lizzi in conversation with Jonathan Brooks, or "Pastah J" the Senior Pastor at West Englewood's Canaan Community Church, as they discuss falling in love with exile, tikkun olam, and what it takes to become part of a movement instead of just a moment. Pastah J is a faith leader, an activist, a musician, an entrepreneur, a husband and father. You can read his recent book ,...

When a person, a community, or a nation face rock bottom, how do they rebuild, if at all? The upcoming Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av offers a spiritual starting place for this timely question. Join Rabbi Lizzi in conversation with Reverend Lola Wright as they consider personal responsibility, coronavirus and the fight for civil rights — as well as the potential of "this now moment."...

Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi is a new podcast from Mishkan Chicago that explores Jewish ideas in unlikely places with fascinating people. In this episode, Rabbi Lizzi and guest continue the conversation on endurance and healing through the lenses of Judaism and affective psychotherapy.

Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi is a new podcast from Mishkan Chicago that explores Jewish ideas in unlikely places with fascinating people, many of whom happen to be part of Mishkan's community. In this episode, join Rabbi Lizzi to explore how we can connect the science of resilience, healing and change with our Seder experience and the Season of Passover.