Explore every episode of the podcast Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis
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| First Day Jitters | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:09:06 | |
"Back to School” can be a chaotic time. Jewish wisdom offers a compass to navigate through it.
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| The Small Voice Inside | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:08:52 | |
When our children mess up, taking a pause can make a life-changing difference. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Parisian Providence | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:09:51 | |
Stuck in Paris after a missed flight, Adrienne learned an important lesson: Even during a fraught time, it’s possible to focus on what unites us, not what divides us.
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| To Be Yourself | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:09:14 | |
What advice would you give to a child who yearns to be popular? Adrienne shares her strategy, drawn from timeless Jewish wisdom.
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| Finding Our Superpowers | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:08:50 | |
When we opt for comfort over growth, we may never discover our true strength. Get to know individuals who turned tragedy into triumph, and enriched the world in extraordinary ways. | |||
| It Takes A Village | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:08:45 | |
Momentum Trip Leader Adrienne Gold Davis shares how we can get to know our neighbors and enrich our lives. Discover more inspiration at momentumunlimited.org
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| How I Fell in Love With Israel | 29 May 2024 | 00:12:59 | |
The soul of a Jewish person thrives in the land of Israel. On her very first trip to Israel, Adrienne Gold Davis discovered why. The "Rise & Shine" podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation's generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Planting Trees | 22 May 2024 | 00:11:49 | |
Trees play a vital role in sustaining our planet. What about the role they play in our spiritual lives?
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| Who is Rich? | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:09:23 | |
Can our sense of gratitude determine our wealth? A simple inventory of our blessings may reveal ordinary miracles in our everyday lives.
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| Encore Episode: Tisha b’Av in the Twenty-First Century | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
How can we relate to the loss of the ancient temple when we never knew it in the first place?
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| Broken But Whole | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:10:21 | |
What can the story of Israel teach us about raising resilient children? | |||
| Lead Like Moses | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:10:40 | |
Does one need to be a good person to be a good teacher and leader? How much do character and personality factor into a person's leadership capacity? Adrienne investigates.
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| The Highest Form of Suffering | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:10:24 | |
According to Maimonides, the highest form of suffering is no suffering at all. Adrienne unpacks this seemingly contradictory idea with wisdom from ancient and modern rabbis.
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| Back in the Garden | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:08:56 | |
Hiding from our mistakes won’t make them go away. Just ask Adam and Eve.
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| Making Space for Difficult Conversations | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:09:45 | |
Just because we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing doesn’t mean we shouldn’t speak at all. Here’s how to overcome the fear. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Honoring Our Parents – and Ourselves | 21 May 2025 | 00:10:10 | |
How can we honor our parents – even when our lifestyle choices feel worlds apart? The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| I Could Nosh | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:09:15 | |
What is it about Jews and food? Throughout our Torah, food is more than nourishment – it’s the vehicle, the message, and the meaning.
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| My Mother’s Hands | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:08:35 | |
With guidance from Jewish wisdom, we can reimagine our so-called flaws and find beauty in their function rather than their form.
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| Love and Loss | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:09:29 | |
Adrienne has visited Israel’s south multiple times since October 7. In her own words, she shares why it hasn’t gotten easier – and what she’s learned from each wave of horror.
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| Lighthouse Principles | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:09:25 | |
How can we stand firmly in our beliefs – while being flexible enough to keep the peace?
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| Making A Fuss | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:10:20 | |
Adrienne talks about why giving is the secret to love | |||
| The Fruits Of Our Labor | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:09:17 | |
What can Tu B’Shvat teach us about healthy parenting? | |||
| True Wealth | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:09:28 | |
It’s easy to get distracted in our lives, and Adrienne reminds us what are the truly valuable things we should care about
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| The Crown of Splendor | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:10:51 | |
Aging can be a difficult process, and Adrienne reframes it as a wonderful gift.
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| The Clock On The Tower | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:08:37 | |
“Judaism teaches us to look up, no matter how strained our necks may feel in the process.” In today’s Rise and Shine, Adrienne Gold Davis shares how each one of us can find the best kinds of teachers — those who empower us to stretch ourselves, strive for the truth, and open ourselves to achy, but powerful growth. | |||
| Whichever Wolf You Feed | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:11:26 | |
Discover how to embrace your authentic self and make any experience a step towards resilience and sustainable growth. | |||
| Lessons from Crustaceans | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:08:54 | |
Learning new ideas may make us feel so uncomfortable and vulnerable at times. Yet, according to Adrienne Gold Davis, it’s essential that we endure the pain that education brings. | |||
| Walking a Mile with Our Ancestors | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:09:21 | |
Do you ever feel like you’re waiting for everything to just fit into place? Adrienne can relate – and Jewish wisdom can help.
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| The Science of Communal Worship | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:10:20 | |
Did you know that communal worship has scientifically proven health benefits? Adrienne explores this and more in her deep dive into the power of community.
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The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Forgiveness, One Day at a Time | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:08:39 | |
We often hear the expression, “Forgive, but don't forget." But what does the Torah teach us about the boundaries of forgiveness?
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| Dancing on Rosh Hashanah | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:09:10 | |
Forgiveness is an intricate dance between two people—so what happens when you’re dancing alone? The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Intellect Over Emotion | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:11:00 | |
Let your emotions inform and guide you – but don’t let them decide. Jewish wisdom can help. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Encore Episode: Confessions of a First-Time Mom | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:12:52 | |
What can Jewish wisdom teach us about dealing with disability? Adrienne turns to the words of our sages for guidance. | |||
| Defining What’s Good | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:10:19 | |
In this encore episode of Rise and Shine, Adrienne Gold Davis explores a question Judaism takes seriously: How do we choose good when we’re capable of imagining both good and evil? Through a surprising story about “the sociopath test,” Adrienne unpacks how intelligence and intuition can be used to build or to harm – and why Jewish wisdom insists that what matters most is the path we choose. With teachings from Pirkei Avot, the concepts of Yetzer Hara and Yetzer HaTov, and the familiar “two wolves” parable, this episode offers a grounded, empowering reminder for Jewish women and mothers: small choices, repeated, shape the life you live.
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| Outdated Scripts | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:11:35 | |
What does it take to truly bring together two different people with different pasts to create one single home and present? | |||
| Opening the Tent on All Sides | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:09:24 | |
How can we stay sane when opening our home to others? | |||
| Parenting Lessons from Hanukkah | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:09:11 | |
As parents, how can we ignite our children's inner flame, without hovering? How can we allow our kids to fail, and reignite them only when necessary? Explore powerful parenting lessons from Hanukkah. The "Rise & Shine" podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation's generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| The Power of In-Person | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:10:36 | |
Adrienne discusses the power of in-person meetings in an online world. | |||
| Finding What You Truly Need | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:11:13 | |
When your best efforts aren’t enough, how can you find comfort? If you love this episode of Rise & Shine, please subscribe, rate, and review. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org
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| Asking For Help | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:09:45 | |
How can we leave behind our ego and admit it when we need help? If you love this episode of Rise & Shine, please subscribe, rate, and review. The “Rise & Shine” podcast series has been made possible by the Zitelman Family Foundation’s generosity. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at info@momentumunlimited.org | |||
| Sticks & Stones | 07 May 2025 | 00:07:06 | |
Laughter has an incredible way of lifting our souls in times of pain. But Jewish wisdom cautions: sometimes, the joke can go too far.
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| Encore Episode: Sugar and Oil | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:10:21 | |
A sugary epiphany helped Adrienne Gold Davis reimagine all that Passover can be.
Have a Happy Passover!
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| Mission Accepted | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:10:42 | |
How can we transform our negative emotions into positive learning experiences? | |||
| Lessons In Leadership | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:10:26 | |
What can Jewish tradition teach us about cultivating our own leadership skills? | |||
| Encore Episode: Reclaiming Our Royalty | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:12:55 | |
It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the bad news in the world. Adrienne explains how to avoid this paralysis and reclaim your joy. | |||
| Leaving Our Comfort Zones | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:08:49 | |
Changing old patterns is hard. What inspiration can we find in Judaism for making the difficult yet necessary changes in our life? | |||
| The Esther Inside Us | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:10:42 | |
What can the story of Queen Esther teach us about the post October 7th world? | |||
| Lessons In Chemistry | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:10:44 | |
What can Jewish tradition teach us about maintaining the spark in our romantic relationships? | |||
| From Oy to Joy: Reclaiming the Jewish Story with Dr. Zohar Raviv | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:28:16 | |
Dr. Zohar Raviv of Taglit Birthright Israel joins Adrienne to challenge the lens of Jewish victimhood and reclaim a deeper story , one of joy, resilience, and purpose. From Zionism’s roots to identity in the modern world, this powerful conversation offers a fresh take on Jewish continuity. | |||
| Unity and Faith in Turbulent Times | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:26:47 | |
In this heartfelt conversation, Adrienne Gold Davis and Momentum Founding Director, Lori Palatnik explore how unity, kindness, and personal growth become spiritual lifelines in moments of crisis. Drawing from Jewish values and personal stories, including a harrowing plane emergency, Lori shares insights on prayer, peace, and the profound impact of mitzvot. Together, they reflect on the current challenges facing Israel and the Jewish diaspora, the healing power of humility in relationships, and how intentional acts can offer protection, purpose, and renewed hope.
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