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Each episode of Essential Questions with Rabbi Dan Levin will pose an essential question and invite a conversation with remarkable people in the Jewish world and in our community to consider what those questions and answers mean.
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How Do We Heal From Loss? with Wendy Walin and Karyn Rosenberg (opens the original)
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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin is joined by Wendy Walin, a mental health professional and the immediate past president of Temple Beth El, and Karyn Rosenberg, a psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss, for an honest conversation about what it means to heal after losing someone we love. Together, they explore the realities of grief, challenging common misconceptions like the idea that grief follows a predictable series of stages or gets easier with time. They discu
What Should We Know About Alzheimer’s and Dementia? with Dr. Robert Colton (opens the original)
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Dr. Robert Colton joins Rabbi Dan Levin for a conversation about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and what to look for as cognitive decline begins. Drawing on decades as a physician, he explains how symptoms often start and how to tell the difference between normal aging and something more serious. They also talk about the human side of diagnosis, including the experience of “living loss” for patients and families, and the difficult moments that come with it. Early detection, he explains, can make a meani
How Do We Build a Better Israel? with Orly Erez-Likhovski (opens the original)
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Orly Erez-Likhovski, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, joins Rabbi Dan Levin for a conversation about law, justice, and what it means to live Jewish values in the public sphere. She shares how her path—from a secular upbringing to discovering Reform Judaism—shaped her belief that being committed to equality and being Jewish go hand in hand. Drawing on her work as a human rights attorney, she reflects on challenges within Israeli society, including religious freedom, racism, and the
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