Judaism with Altitude

Discover how Torah wisdom can guide us through life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and emotional awareness. In this episode, Katia Bolotin, pianist, composer, song-writer, lecturer, and most recently, author of Making It Relevant shares her inspiring journey from a traditional upbringing to embracing Torah Judaism, and how she leverages her background as a musician to connect deeply with s...

Join us for our first ever podcast of a live class on Parshas Behar Bechukosai! Like and subscribe for more, or come join us for class on Wednesday nights!

How should we think about money, financial planning, and charitable giving? Financial advisor Sydney Levy joins Sara and Danny to discuss emergency funds, debt, retirement planning, and how Jewish values can guide smarter, more meaningful financial decisions. In this episode, Danny Wolfe sits down with  Sydney Levy , a financial advisor and Head of Wealth Planning, to explore how money, meaning, a...

On this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath joins us for the second time-- not to speak about matchmaking, but about the release of his recent book, The Forgiveness Experiment. We discuss the concept of forgiveness, the victim mentality and how liberating it can be to grant forgiveness to people who have hurt us. His book can be bought anywhere books are sold, including an Amazon here: https://www.amaz...

The Rabbis discuss the Broncos game, Bo Nix's injury, the sad, sad state of the Buffalo Bills and their great fans, and so much more!

Join us as Sara has a fascinating discussion with renowned expert Jewish Educator Liora Wittlin in which she shares her background, and inspirational educational philosophy. You will experience the depth of Jewish learning, and feel like you are in a mind-blowing class as she helps us uncover one single verse from the Torah. Don't miss this episode!

On this short episode Rabbi Wolfe and Katz talk Broncos, Chiefs, and inspirational Chanukah Wisdom. Happy Chanukah to one and all!

What happens when you put a rabbi from Denver in a Zoom room with a Rabbi from Kansas City? The next episode of Judaism with Altitude. Rabbi Wolfe and Rabbi Katz explore current events in the world of sports, and their connection to Judaism. They are piloting this episode to see if they should dedicate an entire podcast to this topic. Please let us know your feedback by leaving a comment or emaili...

Episode Summary In this episode of  Judaism With Altitude , Rabbi Danny Wolfe shares why he made the decision to ditch his smartphone and switch to a simple “dumb phone.” After years of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and always “being available,” he realized the device in his pocket was stealing his presence, his patience, and his peace of mind. Rabbi Danny walks through the moment he...

Episode 28: Becoming an Enlightened Jewish Master: A Conversation with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen on Life, Relationships and Dating Welcome back to  Judaism with Altitude . In this episode, we sit down with  Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen  — a world-renowned educator, author, and speaker known for his teachings on mindfulness, emotional health, and spiritual growth through authentic Torah wisdom. Together, we explo...

In this inspiring episode, Sara and Danny sit down with Barbara Moskowitz, a matchmaker with JDenver and a nonprofit director specializing in HR compliance and employment law. Barbara shares her extraordinary journey from a Catholic upbringing in Laramie, Wyoming to discovering Judaism, building community, and ultimately helping dozens of people find meaningful relationships. The conversation expl...

In this week’s episode of Judaism with Altitude , we sit down with David Last , author of the upcoming book Forged by Limitations . David was born with Cerebral Palsy, and instead of letting his challenges hold him back, he turned them into the very forces that shaped his strength, resilience, and faith. We dive into his journey of overcoming obstacles, reframing limitations, and discovering meani...

In this episode of Judaism with Altitude , Rabbi Danny Wolfe sits down with therapist Adina Krausz , who specializes in helping singles and couples navigate the complex world of dating. Adina shares powerful insights into the modern dating experience, including: Common Red Flags to watch out for Deal Breakers vs. Personal Growth Opportunities Understanding Commitment Issues —why so many people get...

In a bold, historic, and courageous move, our synagogue is installing a divider between the men and the women while they pray. Here are some approaches as to why traditional Jews have prayed likes this for 1000s of year.

📋 Show Notes: In this inspiring episode of Judaism with Altitude , we sit down with Neima, JDenver’s beloved matchmaker and dating coach — a woman who spent 21 years navigating the ups and downs of Jewish dating before meeting her husband. Now, she uses her story and hard-earned wisdom to guide others toward meaningful relationships. She shares: 💔 The emotional reality of dating for over two dec...

Join us as we interview Erin, an extremely talented business-woman and matchmaker. Since joining J-Denver as a matchmaker , Erin has facilitated 120 mutual matches. She has instilled hope into countless singles, and has given great advice to help people find compatible partners. You don't want to miss this episode! To sign up for the platform, please go to www.jdenver.org.

In honor of their son's third birthday, Sara and Danny discuss 5 parenting insights. Even if you do not have children these insights are helpful with all kinds of interpersonal relationships-- please listen and subscribe!

Join us as we interview the one and only Blake Dickman who shares his inspiring journey with us. Blake was always an avid athlete growing up in Ken Caryl, very small Jewish Community in Littleton, Colorado. He experienced anti-Semitism throughout his life, and rather than allow that adversity to push him away, he utilized it to embrace his heritage and to lean into his Judaism.

On this episode we interview the inspirational Rachael Amchislavskiy. We discuss her background growing up secular in Paradise, CA, and her Jewish journey as she embraced her Judaism. We delve into topics that includes the perceived tension between feminism and Judaism and much, much more!

Some reflections on the upcoming Hostage Deal with some insights from this week's Parsha, Parshas Shemos.

In this episode in honor of their 18 year anniversary, Danny and Sara discuss some of the lessons they have learned about marriage. Please tune in for some great practical marriage tips that can help enhance your own marriage, or help prepare you for marriage as you date.

Listen in on Danny and Sara's conversation about his recent trip to Israel, literally one hour after he returned home! They discuss the beauty of being in Israel over Chanukah, the holiness of the country, why they chose not to live there, and Danny's first ever experience with an Israeli bomb shelter, as the Houthis were up to no good.

In this week's episode Sara and Danny explore the enigmatic episode of Jacob's epic battle with Eisav-- and they bring out practical life insights. Some of these ideas were based on lessons from Rabbi Shmuel Silber and others. Enjoy this insightful analysis of Parshas Vayishlach.

In this episode Danny and Sara discuss a Jewish approach to health and fitness, and the larger philosophical implications. To start your own fitness journey, make sure to sign up for JDFA here: https://tjdfa.mn.co/landing?space_id=17246221

On the Eve of Thanksgiving, Sara and Danny dig into the life-changing concept of gratitude, and how to actively train our minds to focus on the abundance of good in our lives.