CBE Podcasts

Rabbi Rachel Timoner - Shabbat Vayechi 5784 (Shabbat Morning)

Rabbi Timoner calls for a negotiated end to the war.

Rabbi Stephanie Kolin - Shabbat Vayigash 5784

Rabbi Rachel Timoner - Shabbat Vayigash 5784

Rabbi Timoner discusses the recent antisemitism on college campuses.

On the second day of Hanukkah, Rabbi Timoner considers the story of the Maccabees and the topic of powerlessness in relation to the Israel-Hamas war.

How do we reconcile God's presence with the horrors of the world?

Six weeks after the war, Rabbi Timoner challenges us to see the complexity and to break the binary of the current moment.

What can Abraham's response to Sarah's death teach us about our own collective grief?

Four weeks after the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, Rabbi Kolin reflects on where things stand and finds wisdom in Abraham's response to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

In his senior sermon, Rabbinic Intern Evan Traylor talks about God testing Abraham to speak out on behalf of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah and invites us to pass a similar test.

Rabbi Rachel Timoner speaks about the war between Israel and Hamas and the antisemitism we are feeling here in New York City.

Rabbi Kolin ties the devastating events of the past few weeks to Noah's ark.

On Shabbat B’reishit, Rabbi Timoner offers her response to the tragedy in Israel.

On Simchat Torah, Rabbi Timoner offers wisdom for the end of our Jewish holidays.

On Sukkot, Rabbi Timoner discusses the harms of striving for perfection.

After a dramatic storm, Rabbi Green explores rain on Sukkot.

In an upcoming year that's going to test us, how can we navigate our fear?

How can we respond to AI and emerging technology? Rabbi Timoner advocates for returning to the body.

Rabbi Kolin shares some wisdom before Yom Kippur.

How do we celebrate the new year in a world that feels like it's ending?

Rabbi Timoner examines the state of the Jewish people.

How long is a new year new?

Rabbi Timoner tackles the difficult character of Pinchas.

What can we learn from Korach and Moses today?

On Pride Shabbat, Rabbi Kolin discusses what the story of Korach and Pride might have in common.

Rabbi Timoner responds to the story of the twelve scouts.