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The Light Lab Podcast

Eliana Light

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 75

Welcome to the light lab! We (Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Cantor Ellen Dreskin, Eliana Light, and special guests) believe that there is so much insight to be found in Jewish sacred heritage by holding the gems of our liturgy to the light. We see the immense value of personal, heart-opening, empathy-expanding prayer practice. And we love to talk about both. Join us! Follow us on facebook and instagram @thelight.lab and support the show at ko-fi.com/thelightlab

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🇫🇷 France - judaism
17/05/2026
#91
🇫🇷 France - judaism
16/05/2026
#80
🇫🇷 France - judaism
15/05/2026
#51
🇺🇸 USA - judaism
08/04/2026
#99

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Episode 66: Shabbat at Home - Hamotzi

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 01:03:14

This week, in our Shabbat at Home series, Eliana and Ellen consider the Midrashic possibilities of Hamotzi - the blessing over the challah. Topics include how challah holy-tizes all of our time, to tear or to cut, and which gardens grow bread trees. Plus, we listen to our favorite 90s Jewish hip hop classics!

As partners with g?d in the act of creation, how can we create that world of sustenance and goodness and support for all?

Join our facebook group to comment.

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ www.lightlab.co/podcast/episode-66-hamotzi

Support our show! Sponsor an episode or donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 65: Opening the Treasure Box of Tradition (with Casper ter Kuile)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 • Duration 01:06:36

This week, we are elated to bring you our interview with Eliana and Casper ter Kuile. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual, and the co-founder of Sacred Design Lab, Nearness and the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. We explore finding the sacred in the secular, where folks find spiritual community these days, and snuggling your dog as prayer.

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-65-casper-ter-kuile

What secular practice can you cultivate into prayer?Comment below or join our facebook group to connect around each episode.

Follow us on ⁠facebook⁠ and ⁠instagram⁠ @thelight.lab.
Support our show! Sponsor and episode or donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 53: Shabbat at Home - Shalom Aleichem

Thursday, January 11, 2024 • Duration 55:18

This week, in our second episode of our Shabbat at Home series, Eliana, Ellen, & Josh explore the liturgy of Shalom Aleichem. Topics include angels of good and evil at the table, different melodies used for the text, and what this poem sparks in us. Plus, we listen to our favorite versions of Shalom Aleichem!

What is your favorite Friday night Shabbat memory? Join our ⁠facebook group⁠ to connect and comment.

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/episode-53-shalom-aleichem

Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 56: Shabbat at Home - the Family Blessing

Thursday, January 11, 2024 • Duration 01:11:29

This week, in our third episode of our Shabbat at Home series, Eliana and Ellen explore the family blessings. Topics include the origin of this tradition, the Human-G?d-Compassion triumvirate of blessings, why should we want our kids to be like ephraim and Menashe, and how to choose your spouse anew each week. Plus, we listen to our favorite family blessing songs, including Eliana’s!

What challenges have been passed down to you that can be viewed as blessings? Join our facebook group to comment.

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/episode-56-family-blessing

Follow us on facebook and instagram @thelight.lab.
Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 55: The Origins of Liturgy (with Ruth Langer Ph.D)

Monday, December 25, 2023 • Duration 01:10:23

This week, we are proud to bring you our interview with Eliana and Rabbi Doctor Professor Ruth Langer. Professor Langer is a liturgy scholar and director of graduate studies at Boston College's Theology Department. We explore how liturgical change gets squashed, how the Talmud set the course for future liturgical halacha, and how prayers emerged throughout history.

What is the value of knowing liturgical history to the pray-er?

Join our ⁠facebook group⁠ to share your thoughts.

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-55-liturgy-origins

Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 54: SPARK - Hanukkah Edition

Thursday, December 7, 2023 • Duration 59:57

Welcome to our second SPARK! A more free-wheeling, connective conversation between our hosts that we hope sparks something new in you. In this SPARK, Eliana, Ellen & Josh explore Hanukkah gematria, rituals that light up our lives, and spiritually exercises for the heart muscle. Plus, we listen to some of our favorite songs for the season!

Are there enough blessings for all of us?

Join our facebook group to connect and comment.

Check out this week’s show notes (including links to songs referenced) and transcript @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-54-spark-hanukkah

And check out the light lab podcast hanukkah spotify playlist!

Follow us on facebook and instagram @thelight.lab.
Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 52: Shabbat at Home - the Candles

Thursday, November 2, 2023 • Duration 54:40

This week, in our first episode of our Shabbat at Home series, Eliana, Ellen, & Josh explore lighting the Shabbat candles. Topics include why we light, different melodies used for the blessing, and what this blessing sparks in us. Plus, we listen to our favorite songs about lighting Shabbat candles!

When does it start to feel like Shabbat for you? Join our facebook group⁠ to connect and discuss.

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/episode-52-candles

Follow us on facebook and instagram @thelight.lab.
Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 51: Under the Torah and Dreaming (with Rabbi Jill Hammer)

Thursday, October 19, 2023 • Duration 53:15

This week, we are privileged to bring you our interview with Eliana and Rabbi Kohenet Jill Hammer, PhD. Hammer is an author, teacher, midrashist, mystic, poet, essayist, and priestess. We explore where to look for g?d, how to call on g?d, and the venn diagram of poetry and liturgy. Plus, we dive into Hammer’s new book, Undertorah!

How can dreams impact our liturgical selves? Join our facebook group to connect and comment.

Check out this week’s show notes @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-51-under-torah

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Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

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Episode 50: ORAH HI - Behind the Music

Thursday, October 5, 2023 • Duration 01:02:34

This week, Eliana, Ellen, & Josh go behind the music with Eliana’s new album: ORAH HI. Topics include how to make an album with friends, making Hebrew songs accessible, and accessing vulnerability through song. Plus, we learn about the magic behind these sweet new tracks!

Is it more important to correctly conjugate g?d language or let the prayer flow uninhibited?

Listen to ORAH HI on Spotify or support the artist and buy the album!

Read the liner notes and purchase ORAH HI sheet music @ elianalight.com/orah-hi

Check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-50-orah-hi

Support our show! Donate here, and please rate, subscribe, and share around. Thank you!

Episode 49: SPARK - High Holidays

Thursday, September 21, 2023 • Duration 01:03:34

Welcome to our first SPARK! A more free-wheeling, connective conversation between our hosts that we hope sparks something new in you. In this SPARK, Eliana, Ellen & Josh explore re-returning, joyful prayer at Yom Kippur, and the courage to bring g?dly acts into the world. Plus, we listen to some of our favorite songs for the season!

What is the still small voice contained in the shofar blast saying to your heart this year?

Join our facebook group to connect and comment.

Check out ⁠the light lab podcast SPARK high holidays Spotify playlist⁠!

And check out this week’s show notes and transcript @ lightlab.co/podcast/episode-49-spark-high-holidays

Follow us on facebook and instagram @thelight.lab.
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