Episodes

  • S2 Ep12: Israel's Democracy. And crumpets.

    S2 Ep12: Israel's Democracy. And crumpets.
    Mar 17 2023
    When faced with a difficult conversation, what better way to deflect than to talk about what you had for breakfast? In this final conversation in the current series, the rabbis discuss why it is so hard to talk about Israel and its complex democracy. And they take up the challenge of doing so, at a time when Israelis all over the world are protesting in the streets in defiance of the new ultra-right wing coalition that threatens the beating heart of their democracy.
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    28 mins
  • S2 Ep11: Jewish Time Travel at Purim

    S2 Ep11: Jewish Time Travel at Purim
    Mar 6 2023
    At every moment in Judaism we time travel because we're living between the world as it was and the world as it is. Yet, every year on the 14th of Adar, Purim turns everything on its head...


    With many thanks to the Queen of Jewish Early Childhood Music, Ellen Allard for permission to use 'The Whole Megillah':IG: @ellenallardmusic • FB:@ellenallardmusic
    WEBSITE: https://www.ellenallard.com
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    29 mins
  • S2 Ep10: Liturgy and Jazz - Creating a new Prayerbook with Rabbi Mark Goldsmith

    S2 Ep10: Liturgy and Jazz - Creating a new Prayerbook with Rabbi Mark Goldsmith
    Feb 17 2023
    Creating liturgy is a long process but like any creative art, it draws inspiration from a great many sources. In the context of Judaism, many minds and hearts play their parts too and in this episode Rabbi Mark Goldsmith crosses the threshold to join the Rabbiters in a very special conversation about the creation of a new prayer book for the High Holy Days. Out in 2024, the new MRJ Machzor promises beauty, tradition and of course, meaningful change.

    Click here for information about how to make a dedication in the new 2024 Machzor
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    42 mins
  • S2 Ep9: Happy birthday to the Trees. And to Rabbi Debbie. Lifehack the future at Tu'Bishvat.

    S2 Ep9: Happy birthday to the Trees. And to Rabbi Debbie. Lifehack the future at Tu'Bishvat.
    Feb 3 2023
    Are you a spendaholic with your carbon budget or do you save for the future? What are your favourite life-hacks and why is Judaism's answer to a better life so radical for some? Join the rabbis this week at TuBishvat to wish a big Rabbiting On! happy birthday both to Rabbi Debbie and to the trees! 

    With thanks to Jackson Mercer for permission to use Esa Eynai - All rights reserved.
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    34 mins
  • S2 Ep8: The power of connection with Louise Kermode

    S2 Ep8: The power of connection with Louise Kermode
    Jan 21 2023
    People who live in communities tend to live longer and Jewish community can be a protective factor but it's not always the case. Western cultures often value personal independence over communal interdependence and yet more people than ever are self-reporting the need for support with their mental health. Louise Kermode from Jewish mental health charity Jami joins the show to talk connection, empowerment and how we can create the right conditions for people to thrive ahead of this Mental Health Shabbat.

    Get Help Now:

    • https://www.samaritans.org/

    • https://jamiuk.org/get-involved/mhas/

    • https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/category/mental-health-well-being/

    • https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/prayer-for-mental-health-awareness-shabbat/
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    40 mins
  • S2 Ep7: The Jewish Communities of Ethiopia with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan

    S2 Ep7: The Jewish Communities of Ethiopia with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan
    Jan 7 2023
    Jewish communities in Ethiopia, descended from the Tribe of Dan, migrated south during the Biblical period. Today, they remain devout communities many of whom wish to move to Israel. Many are entrepreneurs and university-educated but faced with poverty and complexities with Israeli immigration laws, they are being supported by charitable organisations such as Meketa, run by Rabbi Sybil Sheridan who joins Rabbiting On! to discuss her work. Following Maimonidean principles of empowerment and the teaching of Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh - the idea that all Jews are responsible for one another,  you can support the work of Meketa by visiting  www.meketa.org.uk

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    46 mins
  • S2 Ep6: Chanukah

    S2 Ep6: Chanukah
    Dec 23 2022
    After Rabbiting On Live the rabbis are still buzzing and whether it’s to do with fire safety or being out and proud with your Judaism, this Chanukah is all about being intentional. Happy Chanukah from the Rabbiting On Team and all at MRJ.

    Support The MRJ Chanukah Appeal

    Download your Chanukah Booklet
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    24 mins
  • S2 Ep5: Rabbiting On Live! Part 2

    S2 Ep5: Rabbiting On Live! Part 2
    Dec 9 2022
    Will future generations be Jewish? How do I find love? How can we elevate our friendships? If we could change one thing about Judaism - what would it be? In Rabbiting On Live! the studio audience asked the rabbis some rather interesting questions. Recorded on location at JW3 with music from Daniel Cainer and Cantor Zoe Jacobs, join us for Rabbiting On Live! 2022.

    Also available as a video podcast:
    https://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/podcasts/rabbiting-on/

    With thanks to Rabbi Lev Taylor, Christina and Alex, Adam and Shereen, Debbi and Sion and JW3. Photgraphy by  Kate Swerdlow.
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    47 mins