Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Dr. Erica Brown- Sukkot and Faith After October 7th—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Dr. Erica Brown joins Justin to discuss the holiday of Sukkot and the megillah read on Sukkot, Ecclesiastes (Kohelet), and reflects on faith after October 7. Dr. Brown is the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership. She is the author of “Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning,” and “Morning Has Broken - Faith After October 7.”

Rabbi David Jaffe- Creating Your Yom Kippur Action Plan—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award winning “Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change,” and founder of Kirva, an organization dedicated to integrating personal spiritual development with communal work for social change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva workshop for Yom Kippur, integrating the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov and the Mussar Movement.

Rabbi Daniel Kohn Bonus Episode: Positive Prayer for Difficult Times—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

In this special program, Rav Daniel Kohn first discusses how to approach prayer and spirituality during challenging times, particularly after October 7, and then leads a Guided Meditation of Love and Light, followed by the singing of Isiah’s hopeful prophecy of the future: “My house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”
Song Translation: וַהֲבִיאוֹתִ֞ים אֶל־הַ֣ר קׇדְשִׁ֗י וְשִׂמַּחְתִּים֙ בְּבֵ֣ית תְּפִלָּתִ֔י עוֹלֹתֵיהֶ֧ם וְזִבְחֵיהֶ֛ם לְרָצ֖וֹן עַֽל־מִזְבְּחִ֑י כִּ֣י בֵיתִ֔י בֵּית־תְּפִלָּ֥ה יִקָּרֵ֖א לְכׇל־הָעַמִּֽים׃
"I will bring them to My sacred mount And let them rejoice in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices Shall be welcome on My altar; For My House shall be called A house of prayer for all peoples.”

Alan Morinis—Being Ethical in an Unethical World & Mussar Movement—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, author of “Everyday Holiness,” among others, and a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, joins Justin to share his personal journey and his reflections on Rosh Hashanah.

Distant Cousins and the Evolution of Jewish Music—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their new album Out of the Darkness. Distant Cousins band members Dov Rosenblatt led the band Blue Fringe, Duvid Swirsky was a founding member of Moshav, and influencer Ami Kozak is known both for his music, as well as his comedy and advocacy, emerging as a key voice since October 7.

Rabbi Daniel Kohn on Transformation Through Spirituality—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

How do we make prayer real? What are the keys to personal growth and transformation around spirituality? Justin is joined by world-renowned prayer and meditation guide, Rabbi Daniel Kohn, from Bat Ayin in the Judean Mountains of Israel, to explore the transformative and uplifting potential of prayer and expanding our consciousness. Rav Daniel is the author of "Book of Yearning: The Siddur’s Path to Love, Growth and Fulfillment."

Rabba Yaffa Epstein on Jewish Education—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence at the Jewish Education Project, and recent recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award which recognizes exceptional Jewish educators, joins Justin to discuss the lessons learned of the past year as we prepare to educate our youth and also prepare them for the High Holidays.

Shai Held on Teshuva—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

The beginning of the Jewish month of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day period with increased focus on Teshuva, repentance, leading up to the High Holidays. Shai Held, President and Dean, at the Hadar Institute joins Justin to discuss different approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, as well as Teshuva after October 7, and navigating chronic pain from a theological perspective.

Rabbi David Ingber—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Rabbi David Ingber, Senior Director for Jewish Life at 92NY, and founding rabbi of Romemu, the largest Renewal synagogue in the United States, discusses his Jewish journey, and what he has learned from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and navigating allyship as a proud Jew in Liberal circles. 

"Let There Be Love" with Noah Aronson—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

In anticipation of his upcoming concert event, “Let There Be Love,“ which premiers on Sunday, August 18 at 8pm on JBS, musical artist and song leader Noah Aronson joins Justin to discuss love, the joy of singing and leading prayer, his creative process and his spiritual journey. You can learn more about Noah and his music at www.noaharonson.com.
Hinei Ma Tov theme song by Av Vachim
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