The JLV Shomrim Podcast
An exclusive podcast for the JLV Shomrim, Jewish Learning Venture’s most generous supporters. Each episode will feature a unique Jewish learning experience.
Episode 204
David A. Love talks about choosing to be part of the Jewish community,
and his experience of being a black man in the Jewish community:
the good, bad, and the ugly.
- David’s Website | https://david4.journoportfolio.com/
- David’s Washington Post Article | White allies of racial justice movements have long been targets for racist violence
- David’s blog for jkidphilly | History speaks to our common humanity and legacy of trauma
Episode 203
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek shares her expertise about education, science and
play and how we can (and should!) create Jewish experiences
that also develop important skills in our children.
Episode 202
Nati Passow talks about Shmita, the sabbatical year for our fields, as a blueprint for a sustainable society.
- Episode 202 Source Sheet
- Dayenu : https://Dayenu.org/ |A Jewish Call to Climate Action
- Hazon : https://Hazon.org/ | The Jewish lab for sustainability
- Shmita Sourcebook: https://hazon.org/shmita-project/updated-shmita-sourcebook/?utm_source=slider&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=shmita_sourcebook
- Sova Project Blog : https://sovaproject.wordpress.com/about/
- Nap Ministry Project : https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/
- Medical Debt Payment : https://ripmedicaldebt.org/
Episode 201
Dr. Galeet Dardashti talks about her musical inspirations
and her passion for Persian and Mizrahi music.
- Dr. Galeet Dardashti’s Website
- Dr. Galeet Dadashti is a founding member, and lead singer, of Divahn, an all-woman Mizrahi/Sephardi ensemble
- Hear some of Dr. Dardashti’s music here
- Learn more about her father, Hazzan Farid Dardashti, here
- Music in the 2nd season of podcasts is Endora, by Galeet Dardashti, from the album The Naming (2010). Listen to the full song: https://www.amazon.com/Endora/dp/B004197NGU
Episode 105
Rabbi Michael Levy talks about his unique journey to the rabbinate, his life during the pandemic,
and something that he thinks about as a modern miracle.
- Episode 105 Source Sheet
- Rabbi Levy is a founding member of Yad Hachazakah
- Rabbi Levy’s articles in the Jewish Week
- The New York Times featured Rabbi Levy and his wife on their 30th wedding anniversary
Episode 104
JLV’s Charlie Hersh discusses Rebecca Gratz and her incredible contributions to Jewish education (and to JLV!)
Episode 103
Rabbi Carla Fenves, student of family therapy, draws comparisons between trauma recovery and the Jewish practice of ritual and retelling.
- Episode 103 Source Sheet
- Carla’s Website www.rabbicarlafenves.com
Episode 102
Rabbi-Turned-Mortgage-Lender David Frankel talks to Anna and Gabby about Judaism, Ethics, and Business and how Jewish values inform his work.
- Episode 102 Source Sheet
- David Frankel was featured in the New York Times
- David’s Website: rate.com/davidfrankel
Episode 101
Delve into the Jewish texts that are most meaningful to Anna and Gabby as they get personal about what their work means to them.