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Center of Gravity

Adath Israel

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 5

A podcast from Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Adath Israel exploring what it means to hold a principled center in a polarized world. Through Jewish text, history, story, and lived experience, Center of Gravity brings nuance, curiosity, and moral seriousness to the biggest questions facing Jewish life and society today.

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Purim 2026: The Power of Humor

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 22:30

This episode of "Center of Gravity" explores the profound role of humor in Jewish life, especially around Purim, highlighting how laughter serves as a tool for connection, resilience, and truth-telling. Rabbi Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel shares stories, jokes, and insights on how humor helps us cope with adversity and celebrate life.

(Watch the video version on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2or9gjQ9icSXGiTNwyMS1O?si=-elO6HN9Q4-mQItdpQQU4A and YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZqATInicSwLO7CRNElQJJQs03ohdMXQ&si=2dVvePL_7S0Zyw5K)

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High Holidays Sermon Rewind: Navigating a Narrow Bridge

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 24:34

The 2025 High Holidays feel like a long time ago, but we still have more to say about our sermons. We recorded this episode of "Center of Gravity" shortly after the High Holidays to give everyone the “story behind the sermon." In this episode, Rabbi Eric Yanoff is joined by Rabbi Andrew Markowitz to reflect on their Rosh Hashanah sermons. They explore themes of connection, joy, and the importance ofnurturing Jewish identity. The discussion emphasizes the need for play as a means of fostering relationships and community, while also acknowledging the challenges of addressing complex issues in sermons.

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High Holidays Sermon Rewind: KPop Demon Hunters & Facing Vulnerability

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 20:29

The 2025 High Holidays feel like a long time ago, but we still have more to say about our sermons. We recorded this episode of "Center of Gravity" shortly after the High Holidays to give everyone the “story behind the sermon." In this episode, Rabbi Eric Yanoff is joined by Rabbi Andrew Markowitz to explore the intersection of family life, pop culture, and Jewish tradition, particularly in the context of their High Holiday sermons. They discuss how their children inspired their messages, the themes of vulnerability and mortality, and the importance of embracing one's brokenness. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they highlight the role of children in teaching adults about faith and connection.

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Get to Know Rabbi Eric Yanoff

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 29:56

Rabbi Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel shares his path to the rabbinate, from growing up outside Philadelphia to Camp Ramah, Princeton, and a near-detour into medicine. Along the way he reflects on music, humor, and the mentors who helped him see his calling, plus why building deep, intergenerational community still feels like the real definition of success.

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What is "Center of Gravity"?

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 23:43

A new podcast from Rabbi Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel on the Main Line for people tired of extremes. Center of Gravity makes the case for a principled center and why it matters right now: curiosity over judgment, nuance over shouting, and a big tent that can hold disagreement without falling apart.

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