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The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman

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The Rest is Commentary is a podcast that explores connections through music, ancient wisdom, and conversations. Shep Rosenman is writing a song cycle inspired by the Psalms/Tehillim. In each episode, Shep offers one of his songs to a friend and they discuss whatever comes up, from the mundane to the sublime, the philosophical to the sophomoric, from dark and narrow places to wide open spaces of joy.

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005: Exploring Love and Deception: A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum 03.12.2024 57:32

In this introspective episode of "The Rest is Commentary," Shep Rosenman and Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum, Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies, unravel the layers of personal and spiritual reflection in the song, "Naked in Your Gaze," inspired by Psalm 5. In a compelling discussion, they delve into themes of love, deception, and the creative process. Shep and Rabbi Zarum explore how poetry and...

004: Loneliness and the Seeds of Tyranny: A Conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous 19.11.2024 52:33

In this episode of "The Rest is Commentary," host Shep Rosenman welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR and author of the national bestseller, "The Amen Effect," to explore the transformative power of love, justice, and personal connection drawing inspiration from Shep's song (cowritten by Ray Allen Kayanek) "Love is the Heart of this Coup" and Psalm 25. Rabbi Brous sha...

003 Choose Life: A Conversation with Professor Abby Fifer-Mandell 05.11.2024 44:03

In this episode of "The Rest is Commentary," host Shep Rosenman is joined by Abby Fifer-Mandell, a senior lecturer in entrepreneurship at USC and a visiting professor at UVA's School of Medicine. They delve deep into a conversation inspired by Psalm 91 and the song "Fraction of Grace," touching on themes of loss, family, depression, and social networks. Shep and Abby explore the phenomenon of what...

002 Reconnecting Through Music and Faith: A Conversation with Elise Miller 22.10.2024 43:31

In this heartwarming episode, Shep and Elise Miller reminisce about their high school days, their shared love of music, and the unexpected journey of faith and doubt that life has taken them on. With personal anecdotes and deep reflections, they explore the power of music to unify and uplift, the challenges of maintaining faith in difficult times, and the importance of being present in the moment....

001 Wrestling with Belief and Destiny: A Conversation with Rabbi David Kasher 08.10.2024 36:48

In this episode of The Rest Is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi David Kasher to discuss the intricate dance between faith, doubt, and destiny. Rabbi Kasher, director of Hadar West Coast, shares his personal journey of synthesizing diverse Jewish traditions and his deep love for Jerusalem, inspired by "Sun Break" from Shep Rosenman's Psalms song cycle and Psalm 125. They delve in...

000 Teaser for The Rest is Commentary: A Journey Through Psalms, Music, and Conversation 01.10.2024 2:43

Welcome to The Rest is Commentary, a podcast where music, ancient wisdom, and personal connections intertwine. Hosted by Shep Rosenman, each episode features a unique song inspired by the Psalms, or Tehillim in Hebrew, shared with a friend to spark meaningful conversations. Join Shep and his diverse array of guests—including rabbis, designers, professors, actors, authors and more —as they explore...