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| Dani Shapiro – From Secrecy to Self-Understanding | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:04:44 | |
A conversation about the nature of truth, identity, and the detours that unexpectedly lead us home. This episode welcomes bestselling author and host of the podcast Family Secrets, Dani Shapiro. Dani and Rabbi David explore how Dani's mid-life discovery that her beloved father was not her biological parent reshaped her world, brought clarity to a lifelong sense of disconnection, and inspired her prolific creativity. With honesty and depth, Dani reflects on the power of secrets, the concept of the “unthought known,” and the healing that comes from facing the truth.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItgBHf0ccmA Dani Shapiro’s website: www.danishapiro.com Dani Shapiro on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniwriter Rabbi Ingber on Instagram @rabbiingber https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center events : https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie – From Rebellion to Rabbinate | 21 Apr 2025 | 01:08:18 | |
In the premiere episode of Detours and Destinations, Rabbi David Ingber talks with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, the visionary spiritual leader and founder of LabShul, and the subject of the documentary Sabbath Queen about the journey from a lineage of a 38-generation esteemed rabbinic dynasty, to becoming a drag performer, radical storyteller, and groundbreaking rabbi. Amichai’s life has been a bold negotiation between tradition and transformation. His journey is one of self-discovery, rebellion, and ultimately, reinvention.
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Rabbi Shira Stutman - From Holy Adherence to Holy Chutzpah | 13 May 2025 | 00:51:03 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Shira Stutman, interim rabbi at Aspen Jewish Congregation, founding rabbi of the Sixth & I congregation in Washington, DC, and co-host of the podcast Chutzpod. Shira reflects on her path to becoming a spiritual leader, and how unexpected detours—from personal loss to leaving a thriving congregation—became opportunities for evolution and transformation. Shira also shares insights from her new book—The Jewish Way to a Good Life, explains what Judaism has to say about the concept of destination, and discusses the need of fostering honest dialogue in this polarized moment. Learn more about Rabbi Stutman's work at Sixth & I : https://www.sixthandi.org Listen to Rabbi Stutman on Chutzpod : https://chutzpod.com Rabbi Stutman on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shirastutman Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Ari Wallach - From Short-Termism to Future-Visioning | 06 May 2025 | 01:01:48 | |
In this episode, we sit down with futurist and social innovator Ari Wallach. As the founder of Longpath and author of Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs, Ari challenges us to think beyond short-termism and into a future shaped by collective responsibility and empathy. His work blends strategic foresight with moral imagination, offering a bold vision for how we might navigate today’s chaos with intention and hope. Join us for a conversation on intergenerational thinking and how embracing the long view can transform how we live and lead today. Learn more about Ari’s work at Longpath - https://www.longpath.org/ Ari Wallach on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ariw Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Abigail Pogrebin – From Shared Identity to Singular Voice | 20 May 2025 | 00:58:51 | |
In this episode, we sit down with journalist, author, and podcast host Abigail Pogrebin. From growing up in a media-savvy household with feminist trailblazer Letty Cottin-Pogrebin to navigating life as an identical twin, Abigail’s path has been shaped by the interplay of shared identity and the pursuit of individuality. A former producer at 60 Minutes, Abigail went on to become a prolific writer and interviewer, known for her deep dives into Jewish life in works like Stars of David and My Jewish Year. She reflects on the twists in her personal and professional journey—from Broadway misfires to spiritual awakenings—and shares her evolving thoughts on American Jewish identity in this politically charged moment. Learn more about Abigail Pogrebin’s work here: https://abigailpogrebin.com/ Watch Abigail’s show on JBS : In The Spotlight Read Abigail’s latest guest essay https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/opinion/hanukkah-jewish-tradition.html Abigail Pogerbin on Instagram: abbypog Abigail Pogerbin on Facebook: Abigail.pogrebin Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center events https://www.92ny.org/whats-on/events/jewish-life-adults?hierarchicalMenu%5BEventMenu.lvl0%5D%5B0%5D=Jewish%20Interest&refinementList%5B10b_dd_AgeYears%5D%5B0%5D=adults
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Rabbi Mira Rivera – From The Stage to The Synagogue | 27 May 2025 | 01:00:10 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Mira Rivera, the first Filipina-American rabbi ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary. A lifelong seeker, Rabbi Rivera’s journey weaves together movement, spirituality, and activism. From growing up in the Philippines to experiencing a spiritual awakening in India, and dancing in Martha Graham Dance Company, her path led her to explore her faith in many ways and places. Rabbi Rivera shares her challenges working with Jews of Color and engaging in political activism, and reflects on the role of leadership in uncertain times. Learn more about Rabbi Rivera’s work: https://www.mmjccm.org/harlem/staff https://www.weareasianjews.org/ritual Rabbi Rivera on Instagram @rabbimira @jccharlem @asian.jews Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson – From either/or to both/and | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:02:04 | |
In this special live episode recorded at the 92nd Street Y, we sit down with Jay Michaelson—writer, rabbi, journalist, scholar, meditation teacher, and LGBTQ activist. Jay shares how his life has been shaped by the interplay of seemingly opposing identities and disciplines. From work in the Jewish and LGBTQ communities to teaching about law and psychedelics, Jay reflects on walking the line between structure and liberation, tradition and transformation. We talk religion, justice, mysticism, and meaning—and what it takes to hold complexity in today’s fractured world.
Learn more about Jay’s work : https://www.jaymichaelson.net/ Follow Jay Michaelson on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jaymichaelsoninsta/ Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Editor: Maya Gayer Video Editor: Sean Kennedy - ASL Productions Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster.
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Dr. Oded Adomi Leshem - From a Dire Reality to a Hopeful Future | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:55:48 | |
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Oded Adomi Leshem—Senior Research Associate and Director of the International Hub for Hope Research at Hebrew University. Oded’s journey shifts from covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a documentary filmmaker and cameraman to deep-dive into the human psyche, as he explores one of the most powerful forces in our lives: hope. He shares insights from his research, and reflections on what hope really is—how it shapes political behavior, why it is important in moments of crisis, and how we can cultivate it in ourselves and our societies. From the philosophical to the practical, and against the backdrop of ongoing violence and conflict, Oded invites us to consider whether hope is a destination or a tool—and why, especially now, it may be our most vital resource. Learn more about Dr. Leshem’s work International Hub for Hope Research Dr. Leshem’s lectures and workshops www.rethink-hope.com "Hope Amidst Conflict" by Dr. Leshem (Oxford University Press) Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Matthew Heineman – From the RV to the Red Carpet | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:04:38 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Heineman, the Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning filmmaker behind Cartel Land, City of Ghosts, The First Wave, American Symphony, and more. Originally on track to become a history teacher, a post-college RV trip turned impromptu film project launched him into a career documenting the world’s most urgent and harrowing stories. From the emergence of ISIS in Syria and cartel drug wars to the battle against COVID in New York City’s hospitals and an artist couple’s struggle with cancer, Heineman shares the twists that shaped his career—why he chooses the hardest subjects, the prices he’s paid for those choices, and what documentaries can teach us about how to live our lives. Matthew Heineman is an Academy Award®-nominated, nine-time Emmy Award-winning, and two-time DGA Award winning-filmmaker. In 2019, he received a nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First Time Feature Film Director from the Directors Guild of America for his narrative debut, A Private War —making Heineman and Martin Scorsese the only filmmakers ever nominated for both narrative and documentary DGA Awards. Heineman most recently directed AMERICAN SYMPHONY, which won two GRAMMY awards including Best Music Film, earned Academy Award® and BAFTA nominations, and won a PGA and two Critics' Choice Awards. Learn more about Matthew Heineman's work https://www.ourtimeprojects.com/ Matthew Heineman’s IG https://www.instagram.com/mheineman Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Dominique Lévy – From the Art World to the Art of Living | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:59:50 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dominique Lévy—renowned gallerist, collector, and force in the international art world. A self-described “Pure Diaspora Product,” Dominique reflects on a childhood shaped by the exile of her Egyptian father and Belgian mother, and the lifelong need to establish a sense of stability and belonging. From dreaming of the circus to founding world-class galleries, her journey spans continents, collaborations, and cultural movements. With decades of experience navigating competitive spheres, Dominique reflects on the evolving nature of the art world, the need for tenderness in the current moment, and the immigrant drive to build something of one’s own—offering insights into motivation, success, and, perhaps most of all, her ultimate aspiration: to finally be able to chill.
Lévy Gorvy Dayan Gallery: https://www.levygorvydayan.com/ Dominique’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquealevy The Gallery’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/levygorvydayan Rabbi Ingber's IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses – From a Scripted Future to Uncharted Territories | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:03:44 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses, the “first Syrian-Jewish woman rabbi”, a title which carries some complexities. Raised in Brooklyn in a traditional community, Dianne’s journey has been marked by persistence, self-determination, and a willingness to go off the predetermined path. She reflects on her childhood, her early moments of spiritual revelation, and the struggle for acceptance—within her family and her community—when she chose a rabbinic path. Now a leader at Kehilat Romemu and educator across multiple institutions, Dianne speaks candidly about motherhood, community, and finding hope amid despair.
Read Rabbi Cohler Esses's articles https://www.myjewishlearning.com/author/rabbi-dianne-cohler-esses/ Rabbi Cohler Esses's bio as the covenant foundation award recipient https://covenantfn.org/award-person/rabbi-dianne-cohler-esses/ Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Jody Gottfried Arnhold - From Dancing Child to Dance-for-Every-Child | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:57:00 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Jody Gottfried Arnhold—visionary dance educator, founder of the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) at 92NY, and a passionate advocate for arts in public life. From her early love of dance to decades spent teaching in New York City public schools, Jody’s journey has been guided by a deep belief in the transformative power of movement. She reflects on her path from dancer to teacher to philanthropist, and shares insights into what dance offers beyond technique: empowerment, expression, and democratic literacy. A tireless champion for dance as essential education, Jody speaks about founding DEL, the joy of seeing her students become leaders, and what it takes to create lasting change in the arts.
Watch Jody’s acceptance speech of the Teachers College Medal for Distinguished Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gciHZF3iv0A Learn more about the Dance Education Laboratory: https://www.danceedlab.com/ Watch P.S Dance : Next Generation on Thirteen.org Dance Education Laboratory on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danceedlab/?hl=en Rabbi Ingber on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Ani Zonneveld –From Music Maker to Movement Builder | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:07:11 | |
In this episode, we sit down with writer, musician, and activist Ani Zonneveld for a conversation about faith, freedom, and the courage to reclaim tradition. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Zonneveld traces her journey from a global childhood as the daughter of a Malaysian diplomat – growing up in Germany, Egypt, and India – to a two-decade career in the international music industry, where she navigated sexism and forged her creative voice. She reflects on the spiritual turning point following 9/11 that led her to reexamine Islam for herself, uncovering what she understands as its egalitarian and pluralistic core. As the founder and president of Muslims for Progressive Values, Zonneveld shares how she stepped into religious and social justice leadership – advocating for women’s rights, LGBTQ inclusion, and freedom of conscience at the United Nations and beyond. Drawing on themes from her memoir An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count As a Muslim Feminist, the conversation explores music as activism, the dismantling of patriarchy, and the winding path from personal awakening to global impact. Learn more about Ani’s work: https://www.anizonneveld.com/ Read Ani’s latest book: An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior - Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist https://livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/9781917566469 Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Mark Nepo – From Ambition to Artistry | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:56:20 | |
In this episode, we sit down with poet, author, and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo for a live conversation at the 92NY, exploring the inner journey that has shaped his life and work. Drawing on his latest book, The Fifth Season, as well as beloved earlier works, Nepo reflects on a path marked by illness, healing, and a gradual turning from outward ambition toward deeper presence and artistry. Through poetry, storytelling, and spiritual insight, he shares how listening to the soul’s rhythms can become a source of resilience in times of uncertainty. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, he discusses how faith is forged through pain, and how longing and belonging shape our lives in a fractured world.
Learn more about Mark Nepo’s work https://marknepo.com/ Buy Mark’s book The Fifth Season https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fifth-season-mark-nepo/1146167757 Follow Mark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mark_nepo/ Follow Mark on Substack https://marknepo.substack.com/ Join Mark for a weeklong retreat exploring the Fifth Season in a castle near Milan, Italy, April 18-25, 2027, https://peakevents.info/mark-pavone-overview/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Dan Senor - From Strategist to Storyteller | 19 May 2026 | 01:02:58 | |
In this episode of Detours and Destinations, Rabbi David Ingber sits down with writer, political advisor, and podcaster Dan Senor to explore a life shaped by the intersection of identity, power, and ideas. Senor reflects on his path — from growing up in the shadow of Holocaust memory, to his time on the ground in Iraq during a defining moment in U.S. foreign policy, to becoming a bestselling author with Start-Up Nation and The Genius of Israel. Now, as the host of the successful podcast Call Me Back, he examines the role of narrative in shaping public understanding, particularly in the context of the U.S.–Israel relationship. Against the backdrop of October 7 and its aftermath, this episode grapples with questions of global instability, rising antisemitism, generational divides within American Jewry, and the future of Israel’s place in the world. Ultimately, it is a conversation about navigating uncertainty — personally and collectively — and about the destinations we are still struggling to define. Learn more about Dan’s work https://www.dansenor.com/ Check out Ark Media’s podcasts https://arkmedia.org/ Follow Dan on X https://x.com/dansenor?lang=en Dan Senor’s IG https://www.instagram.com/dansenor/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Dana Arschin – From Breaking News to Bearing Witness | 12 May 2026 | 00:49:54 | |
In this episode, we sit down with three-time Emmy Award–winning journalist Dana Arschin for a conversation about legacy, responsibility, and the moment when reporting becomes personal. In dialogue with Rabbi David Ingber, Arschin traces her path from a childhood on Long Island to a distinguished career in broadcast journalism at News 12 and FOX 5 News, where her on-air reporting and documentary work earned wide recognition. She reflects on the turning point that reshaped her professional and personal trajectory: becoming the first-ever Storyteller at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Arschin shares her commitment to preserving the story of her grandfather, an Auschwitz survivor, and to carrying forward the voices of other survivors. Moving between journalism and memory, this conversation explores what it means to transform inherited history into living purpose – and how storytelling can become both vocation and sacred responsibility. Learn more about Dana’s work as a storyteller for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance center hmtcli.org/stories Follow Dana on social media: FB: DanaArschinStories X: @DanaArschin Check out Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Debora Cahn – From Script to Screen | 05 May 2026 | 00:54:57 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner Debora Cahn, creator of Netflix’s hit series The Diplomat, for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, power, and the human drama behind global politics. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Cahn traces her path from training as an actress at Harvard to shaping some of television’s most influential political dramas, including The West Wing, Grey’s Anatomy, and Homeland. She reflects on how growing up as a descendant of Holocaust survivors shaped her understanding of the world and human behavior, and how real-world diplomacy inspired the creation of The Diplomat. Exploring the blurred lines between personal relationships and geopolitical stakes, Cahn discusses writing political drama in an age when reality often outpaces fiction. The conversation touches on mentorship, gender in writers’ rooms, and what fiction writing can teach us about leadership, compromise, and destination–both on screen and in life. Check out Debora Cahn’s Filmography https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1263223/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Chani Getter – From Hidden to Whole | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:11:00 | |
In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist, queer activist, and interfaith minister Chani Getter for a conversation about identity, courage, and the sacred work of becoming. In dialogue with Rabbi David Ingber, Getter reflects on growing up in an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community, entering an arranged marriage at eighteen, and the moment a hidden television, Ellen DeGeneres, and a dictionary gave them language for a truth long felt but never named. Tracing a path from leaving their marriage and religious community at twenty-three to earning advanced degrees, ordination, and building a therapy practice while raising three children, Getter shares how personal rupture became a calling to service. As Scholar-in-Residence at Footsteps and a steadfast advocate for LGBTQ people – including those seeking to remain connected to their Orthodox roots – they explore grief, healing, and spiritual evolution, drawing on themes from their book Mapito to reflect on the detours that ultimately lead us home to ourselves. Learn more about Chani’s work - https://chanigetter.com/ Read Mapito - https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mapito?srsltid=AfmBOoobB8neXR4ON_iDQVz8eDLXoY-RCakZBm-MSNpjMdKZLS9SkXJt Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Helene Godin - From Rules to Rolls | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:47:19 | |
In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and bakery founder Helene Godin. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Godin reflects on her professional journey – from a successful career as a corporate lawyer in media and technology, including senior roles at NBC and Audible, to an unexpected midlife reinvention as the founder of By the Way Bakery. She shares the moment she walked away from certainty, how a chance baking class sparked a new creative path, and what it took to build a gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher bakery that grew from a small local shop into a nationally distributed brand. They discuss redefining success, balancing ambition with meaning, and how trusting uncertainty can open the door to more authentic destinations. Check out By the Way bakery https://www.btwbakery.com/ BTW on IG https://www.instagram.com/bythewaybakery/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Krista Tippett – From Inquiry to Illumination | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:11:55 | |
In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed journalist, Peabody Award–winning host, and founder of On Being, Krista Tippett, for a live conversation at the 92NY. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Tippett reflects on her spiritual and intellectual journey – from growing up in a religious family in Oklahoma, through her work as a journalist in Cold War–era Germany, to becoming the creator and host of a podcast that has reshaped public conversations about meaning and faith. They discuss theology as a lived practice, the evolving place of religion and spirituality in media and public discourse, and how listening itself can function as a moral and spiritual act. Listen to ON BEING https://onbeing.org/series/podcast/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Daniel Taub – From Argument to Understanding | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:11:37 | |
In this episode, we sit down with author, lawyer, and former Israeli ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub to explore the ideas at the heart of his book Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish Art of Constructive Disagreement. Taub reflects on how Jewish tradition transformed argument into a disciplined, creative, and even sacred practice – one that values listening as much as conviction. Moving between biblical texts, talmudic debates, and modern public life, he considers what happens when disagreement loses its ethical frame, and how ancient models of machloket might help us navigate polarization today. The conversation traces Taub’s own journey in diplomacy and asks what it means to disagree – not to defeat, but to deepen understanding – in a fractured world.
Read Daniel Taub’s book - Beyond Dispute: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Dispute-Rediscovering-Constructive-Disagreement/dp/1399815067 Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Julie Benko- From Standby to Standing Ovation | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:04:35 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Broadway actor and singer Julie Benko for a conversation about patience, timing, and the long road from the wings to center stage. Together with Rabbi David Ingber, Benko traces her journey from a childhood steeped in music and Jewish theater to years of training at NYU Tisch and working largely as an understudy in major productions. She reflects on the extraordinary turning point that made her Broadway lore — stepping into Funny Girl more than 180 times — and what it meant to suddenly navigate visibility, pressure, and acclaim. The conversation moves between theater and music, including her collaboration with her husband Jason Yeager and her new album Euphonic Gumbo, a love letter to New Orleans. Touching on Jewish identity, her current role as Emma Goldman in Ragtime, and the realities of balancing art, partnership, and motherhood, Benko offers thoughtful reflections on readiness, resilience, and what it truly means to arrive. Learn more about Julie’s work: https://www.juliebenko.com/ Stream Julie’s new album https://c44.lnk.to/EuphonicGumbo Follow Julie on IG https://www.instagram.com/jujujuliebee/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||
| Georgette Bennett- From Fractured Origins to Full Life | 26 May 2026 | 00:57:11 | |
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning sociologist, humanitarian leader, and author Dr. Georgette Bennett. In dialogue with Rabbi David Ingber, Bennett reflects on her detour-filled life as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, born into a bombed-out Hungarian apartment—a beginning that shaped her perspective on the world. She traces her winding path from a career in criminology and community policing in New York City to her transformative turn toward interreligious leadership. As the founder of the Tanenbaum Center and the Multifaith Alliance, Bennett shares how she mobilized hundreds of millions of dollars in aid for Syrian war victims by bridging divides between historical enemies, driven by the biblical mandate not to “stand idly by.” Exploring themes from her new book, Half-Jew – Full Life, the conversation dives into the extraordinary story of her cousin-in-law, Gary “Pips” Phillips, who chose to identify as Jewish as the Nazis rose to power. Together, they discuss the dangers of binary thinking and the resilience required to build a full life from the ashes of history. Learn more about Georgette’s work https://bennettny.com/ Rabbi Ingber’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rabbiingber 92NY Bronfman Center Events
Producer: Efrat Bigger Content Editor: Maya Gayer Audio Editor: Sean Kennedy Music By: Shimon Smith Special Thanks: Eden Sidney Foster. | |||