Conversations with the Rabbi

How do stay strong against the tidal waves of cynicism from all sides?

In episode seven of "Cooler Heads," Rabbi Scott and George welcome Rabbi Mark Cohn for a rousing conversation that ranges from the San Andreas fault to the faulty (and dangerous) logic of too many of our elected leaders.

A story runs through it by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Who are we? by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Welcome Kellie Jones by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

That’s how the Nazis get in by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Truth and Inconveniences by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Cooler Heads Ep 6 - What Could Go Right? by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Money is a funny thing. While it certainly can be, and too often is, used to divide and marginalize, it is also a powerful symbol of the things we care about deeply. Conventional wisdom teaches that we must “put our money where our mouth is” to be taken seriously. Of course, we are also taught that it is the root of all evil. I think, like any other resource, it’s all about how we use it and where...

Earnings Report by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

You've never heard roses, buds and thorns like these.

People who choose to convert to Judaism, our gifts and ways they do not understand. Turn the invitation to be comfortably uncertain is often what they are looking for.

When the Artemis II astronauts were about to enter their 40-minute radio silence as they orbited over the dark side of the moon, Astronaut Victor Glover whimsically shared, “We will see you on the other side.” Suggesting that they would spend the time praying (it’s not clear if he was speaking in the “Royal We” or just for himself), the anticipated tension and nervousness expressed back on earth,...

Four Questions? Only 4 - Nah, we're just getting started!

Exodus happens. The question is, does it matter?

Perhaps this is our Esther moment. A moment to stand openly as Jews. A moment to protect one another. A moment to refuse fear and refuse silence. Each of us has a role to play—large or small—in ensuring that Jewish life not only survives, but continues to flourish with pride and courage. Because Jewish history has always asked the same question of every generation: If not us, who? And if not now,...

George Schwartz and Rabbi Scott come together again for the fourth episode of "Cooler Heads" to help us better understand the US and Israel war against Iran. Do we have all of the answers? No. Do we have better answers than what you're hearing from many of the talking heads on TV? Certainly. And its all much more complicated than anyone wishes to believe.

Not the cool kids by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Saucing it out by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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So if you ever find yourself at a gateway moment—one that puts you face-to-face with the best and worst life has to offer—and you’re not sure what to do, please call me. I promise: there is a Jewish tool for that. And with the right tool, you can learn how to release the sparks of holiness waiting inside the moment you’re in.

Monotheism isn't the insistance that I KNOW God and you can too if ONLY you listen to me, Its precisely the opposite.

The Prime Directive by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

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