Rabbi Ita Paskind

Pop-Up Rabbi: Real Life Conversations with Rabbi Paskind

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What happens when a rabbi gets real about life? After 16 years serving as a congregational rabbi, Rabbi Paskind brings honest conversations, humor, wisdom, and heart to the topics we all wrestle with — relationships, parenting, identity, community, resilience, and finding meaning in a complicated world. This isn’t Judaism from a distance. It’s Judaism through the lens of real life. Join Rabbi Paskind for thoughtful discussions, fresh perspectives, laughs, support, and deeper conversations that will leave you feeling inspired, connected, and wanting more.

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Rabbi Ita Paskind

Episodes

Episode 3: The Conversion Study Process 29.06.2026 20:18

Rabbi Paskind speaks with a congregant who recently completed the conversion process about her journey to Judaism, what drew her to Congregation Beth El, and the experiences that led her to embrace Jewish life.

Episode 2: Pop-Up Rabbi - Choosing Judaism (Part 2) 18.05.2026 17:06

What does it mean to join the Jewish people? In this episode of Pop-Up Rabbi , Rabbi Paskind sits down with Mary Oster to explore her path toward conversion to Judaism. With warmth, honesty, and moments of laughter, their conversation opens a window into the questions, turning points, and lived experiences that shape the journey of choosing Judaism. Together, they reflect on how this decision can...

Episode 1: Pop-Up Rabbi- Choosing Judaism (Part 1) 18.05.2026 10:55

What does it mean to join the Jewish people? In this inaugural episode of POP UP RABBI , Rabbi Paskind explores the story of Judaism’s most iconic convert — the biblical Ruth — and opens a thoughtful conversation about the path to conversion today. Together, we’ll consider the many reasons people choose Judaism, the challenges and transformations that often accompany that journey, and the ways rab...