Rockne Roll

The Jewish Review Podcast

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Hosted by Rockne Roll, the editor of Portland, Oregon's The Jewish Review newspaper, The Jewish Review Podcast is an extension of the Review ’s award-winning reporting on Portland’s vibrant Jewish community. Covering the personalities and stories that shape Portland’s Jewish culture and sharing perspectives on issues that affect local and global Judaism, with more than a dash of humor and fun thrown in. Reach out to us at editor@jewishportland.org . Check out The Jewish Review online at jewishportland.org/jewishreview .

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Rockne Roll

Episodes

Antisemitism Now, Pt. 1 with Bob Horenstein and Rachel Nelson 13.12.2023 36:20

Host Rockne Roll explores the onslaught of antisemitism with Bob Horenstein and Rachel Nelson from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. This is the first of a two-part series on antisemitism. Email Horenstein at bob@jewishportland.org Email Nelson at rachel@jewishportland.org Learn more about the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism here.

Chanukah Cuisine with Sonya Sanford 29.11.2023 20:37

On this episode, host Rockne Roll talks latkes (and more) with chef and writer Sonya Sanford, author of "Braids: Recipes from my Pacific Northwest Jewish kitchen." Sanford discusses her ideal latke, new twists on Chanukah's classic tastes and how cooking connects her with her Jewish roots. Pre-order "Braids" online at sonyasanford.com/book . Read about "Braids" in the Oct. 18 edition of The Jewish...

Processing Tragedy with Rabbi Barry Cohen 15.11.2023 24:59

Host Rockne Roll talks with Portland's Jewish Community Chaplain, Rabbi Barry Cohen, about how loss and tragedy affects us and the importance of community and hope in difficult times. Rabbi Cohen's recent columns in The Jewish Review : "A time to embrace nuance" - from the Nov. 1, 2023 issue: https://jewishportland.org/jewishreview/jr-stories/embrace-nuance "An antidote to spiritual fatigue" from...

theatre dybbuk's Aaron Henne 01.11.2023 25:38

On this episode, host Rockne Roll talks with Aaron Henne, artistic director of theatre dybbuk. Based in Los Angeles, theatre dybbuk takes a unique approach to developing theatre, creative workshops and leadership training through a Jewish lens. Learn more about their work at theatredybbuk.org . Subscribe to The Jewish Review for FREE at jewishportland.org/subscribe . Questions, comments, or sugges...

Dr. Rick Hodes, a 'true Jewish hero' 18.10.2023 22:08

On this episode, host Rockne Roll talks with Dr. Rick Hodes, the Medical Director in Ethiopia for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Dr. Hodes has changed countless lives in Ethiopia, treating scores of the world's worst spinal deformities. This conversation, recorded in September, is presented in hope of being an inspiration in challenging times. Learn more about JDC's work in over...

The Sukkah Season with Scott McKinley 04.10.2023 12:39

On a holiday episode of The Jewish Review Podcast, host Rockne Roll talks with Scott McKinley, a prolific sukkah builder in Portland, about what makes his sukkot unique and what makes the holiday special for him. Hebrew words used in this episode: teshuvah - lit. "returning," often meaning repentance but also describing those coming into Judaism; sukkah - "booth" or "hut;" sukkot - the plural of s...

Inaugural Episode with JFNA Board Chair Julie Platt 19.09.2023 16:44

On the very first Jewish Review Podcast, host Rockne Roll talks with Julie Platt, the board chair for the Jewish Federations of North America, about her family legacy in Jewish communal work, her favorite parts of the High Holidays, and having a family in show business. Hebrew words in this episode: shloshim - The 30-day period of mourning following the death of a close family member. simcha - lit...