Conversations with the Rabbi

To the Opt outs 20.09.2026 4:43 ↓

Yom Kippur, give it a shot. It may be exactly what your soul needs now.

What makes CSK’s high holidays unique? 11.09.2026 6:37 ↓

There are four key ingredients that make our high holy days rock. Want to know more? Check us out.

Fire up the remorse 04.09.2026 4:56 ↓

Fire up the remorse by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Walking the Talk 28.08.2026 6:31 ↓

"And despite all of that shared history—and much more—the rift between Black Americans and American Jews has at times been quiet, fierce, and vast. This conference came to be because one rabbi in Florida heard Van Jones make a stark claim. I am paraphrasing because I am writing from memory: Our country is in trouble, and its saving grace may lie in rebuilding the Black–Jewish alliance that has, at...

Are we responsible? 21.08.2026 5:44 ↓

It all starts with learning your own story so you can write your own.

Cooler Heads Ep 8 14.08.2026 36:47 ↓

Cooler Heads Ep 8 by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Eternity utters a day 07.08.2026 3:39 ↓

Eternity utters a day by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

A view from the cleft in the rock 24.07.2026 4:03 ↓

Judaism, by its nature, resists the extremes.

As If 17.07.2026 6:03 ↓

As If by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Cowards in Khaki 10.07.2026 5:59 ↓

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

Cooler Heads Ep 7 - What's Gone Wrong and Why Have Hope? Audio 25.06.2026 1:01:06 ↓

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 12.06.2026 2:27 ↓

A story runs through it by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Who are we? 05.06.2026 4:04 ↓

Who are we? by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Welcome Kellie Jones 22.05.2026 4:21 ↓

Welcome Kellie Jones by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

That’s how the Nazis get in 15.05.2026 8:16 ↓

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

Truth and Inconveniences 08.05.2026 6:53 ↓

Truth and Inconveniences by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Cooler Heads Ep 6 - What Could Go Right? 01.05.2026 43:04 ↓

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

100 for 100 01.05.2026 4:10 ↓

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 24.04.2026 3:24 ↓

Earnings Report by Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss

Cooler Heads Ep 5 - Strait Talk Audio 20.04.2026 52:17 ↓

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

More than four questions 17.04.2026 4:52 ↓

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.

The Artemis of Shabbat 10.04.2026 2:22 ↓

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,...

Just Asking 27.03.2026 6:19 ↓

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

Theres Still Time! 20.03.2026 3:30 ↓

Exodus happens. The question is, does it matter?

Why? 13.03.2026 4:33 ↓

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,...