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Judaism Unbound

Listen in as Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg analyze pressing issues for 21st century American Judaism. Mixing their own analysis with interviews of leading thinkers, practitioners, and even "regular Jews," Dan and Lex look to push past the bounds of what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century.

You can support Judaism Unbound at www.JudaismUnbound.com/donate.

Progressive Judaism Religion & Spirituality Religion
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
630
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Bonus Episode: Hanukkah 2024-25 #3 - ApocryFest - The Letter of Aristeas

Bonus Episode: Hanukkah 2024-25 #3 - ApocryFest - The Letter of Aristeas

Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio, respectively) continue with their third conversation of ApocryFest 2024-25: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized -- a 4-part mi…

00:23:51  |   Sun 29 Dec 2024
Episode 463: Queering Theology - Brian G. Murphy, Shannon TL Kearns

Episode 463: Queering Theology - Brian G. Murphy, Shannon TL Kearns

Queer Theology is the longest running podcast by and for LGBTQIA+ spiritual seekers. Its two co-hosts -- Brian G. Murphy and Shannon TL Kearns -- join Judaism Unbound for an episode exploring what it…

00:59:58  |   Fri 27 Dec 2024
Hanukkah 2024-25 #2 - ApocryFest - Joseph and Aseneth

Hanukkah 2024-25 #2 - ApocryFest - Joseph and Aseneth

Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio, respectively) continue with their second conversation of ApocryFest 2024-25: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized -- a 4-part m…

00:24:22  |   Wed 25 Dec 2024
Episode 462: Hanukkah 2024-25 - ApocryFest (Judith)

Episode 462: Hanukkah 2024-25 - ApocryFest (Judith)

Lex Rofeberg and Liana Wertman (from Judaism Unbound and The Torah Studio, respectively) kick off the 2024-25 edition of ApocryFest: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized -- a 4-part mini-series of Judai…

00:21:34  |   Fri 20 Dec 2024
Bonus Episode: Shabbetai Zevi Unbound - Xava De Cordova

Bonus Episode: Shabbetai Zevi Unbound - Xava De Cordova

Xava De Cordova is the co-founder of Shel Maala: a digital-first queer Yeshiva, and the co-host of Xai, How are You, one of our favorite fellow-podcasts in the Jewish podcasting universe. She is abou…

00:53:48  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Episode 461: Jewish Kink, Power, and Belonging - Leora Fridman

Episode 461: Jewish Kink, Power, and Belonging - Leora Fridman

Leora Fridman is the author of Bound Up: On Kink, Power, and Belonging, and also serves as director of The New Jewish Culture Fellowship. She joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation ex…

00:59:05  |   Fri 13 Dec 2024
Episode 460: Tales of the Unbound VI - You Do Not Have To Do This Alone

Episode 460: Tales of the Unbound VI - You Do Not Have To Do This Alone

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their ch…

00:28:22  |   Fri 06 Dec 2024
Episode 459: The Art of Revolutionary Ritual - Rebecca Hornstein

Episode 459: The Art of Revolutionary Ritual - Rebecca Hornstein

Rebecca Hornstein serves as executive director of Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice, but she is also a talented artist who creates ketubot (Jewish marriage contracts, …

01:02:14  |   Fri 29 Nov 2024
Episode 458: Unorthodox Celebrations - Getzel Davis

Episode 458: Unorthodox Celebrations - Getzel Davis

Getzel Davis is the founder and executive director of Unorthodox Celebrations, a project launched to help folks find the right person to officiate at their weddings, bar/bat/b mitzvahs, baby namings,…

00:54:10  |   Fri 22 Nov 2024
Episode 457: Heshvan Unbound - Lex, Miriam, and Rena Yehuda

Episode 457: Heshvan Unbound - Lex, Miriam, and Rena Yehuda

Heshvan is the month that comes after Tishri -- the month containing Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and multiple other Jewish holidays. It (Heshvan) is often framed as "a month with no Jewish holidays." …

00:46:32  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
Episode 456: Lehrhaus -- Where Jewish Learning Meets Tavern - Charlie Schwartz

Episode 456: Lehrhaus -- Where Jewish Learning Meets Tavern - Charlie Schwartz

Charlie Schwartz, co-founder and director of Lehrhaus: A Jewish Tavern & House of Learning, joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about Lehrhaus, Jewish "third spaces," and blurring the boundaries bet…

00:56:55  |   Fri 08 Nov 2024
Episode 455: Jewish Weddings -- Magic! - Miriam, Dan, and Lex

Episode 455: Jewish Weddings -- Magic! - Miriam, Dan, and Lex

Mazal Tov, Congratulations, Mazaltations, and Congratul Tov to Miriam Terlinchamp!!! Judaism Unbound’s executive director is getting married the weekend of this episode’s release. Tune in to a conver…

00:57:50  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
Episode 454: Tales of the Unbound V - Open the Gates

Episode 454: Tales of the Unbound V - Open the Gates

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their ch…

00:38:53  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
Episode 453: Sukkot 2024 - Joseph Altshuler, Ethan Blake

Episode 453: Sukkot 2024 - Joseph Altshuler, Ethan Blake

Happy Sukkot! Chag Sameach! The 7-day-long festival of Sukkot is here, and Dan and Lex welcome Joseph Altshuler and Ethan Blake — both founders of local Sukkah festivals celebrating creative design a…

00:51:22  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Episode 452: Yom Kippur -- Jewish Theories of Change - Rachel Cohen

Episode 452: Yom Kippur -- Jewish Theories of Change - Rachel Cohen

Yom Kippur is here! For the past two years, Yom Kippur is often the single most popular day — all year — for folks to listen to Judaism Unbound. To those of you incorporating our podcast into your ob…

00:49:53  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
Episode 451: Jewish Weddings -- Who is the 'Client?' - Irwin Keller

Episode 451: Jewish Weddings -- Who is the 'Client?' - Irwin Keller

Irwin Keller is the spiritual leader of Ner Shalom in Sonoma County, California, author of the new book Shechinah at the Art Institute, and — importantly for this conversation — one of the most thoug…

00:53:57  |   Fri 04 Oct 2024
Episode 450: Teshuva -- High Holidays...in a Kayak - Keshira haLev Fife

Episode 450: Teshuva -- High Holidays...in a Kayak - Keshira haLev Fife

Keshira haLev Fife, a kohenet (Jewish priestess), ritual designer, community-weaver, and founder of Kesher Pittsburgh joins Dan and Lex for a conversation about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. How migh…

00:57:29  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #25 - Yom Kippur is Coming

Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #25 - Yom Kippur is Coming

Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this conversation,…

00:19:32  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Episode 449: Tales of the Unbound IV - Do Good Time

Episode 449: Tales of the Unbound IV - Do Good Time

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of our newest podcast, Tales of the Unbound! In its inaugural season Tales of the Unbound follows the Jewish journey of two incarcerated individuals, their ch…

00:32:51  |   Fri 20 Sep 2024
Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #24 - God-Optional

Elul Unbound Bonus Episode #24 - God-Optional

Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this third bonus e…

00:17:59  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
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