A Jewish Life

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A Jewish Life is a new podcast exploring Jewish identity and community life through the diverse stories of individuals; leaders, activists, creative thinkers, parents, grandparents, rebels, explorers and anyone with a story to tell.

A Jewish Life is a new podcast exploring Jewish identity and community life through the diverse stories of individuals; leaders, activists, creative thinkers, parents, grandparents, rebels, explorers and anyone with a story to tell.

Location:

Canada

Description:

Language:

English

Contact:

4383994668

Email:

boris@ajewishlife.org

Episodes

Episode 8-The Meaning of an Open Door

3/29/2021

Welcome back to A Jewish Life! After a (very) long hiatus, and a very difficult year, we bring you a new vision for our podcast. In addition to more facinating interviews with members of the Dorshei Emet community, will we also share divrei Torah and […]

Duration:00:14:22

Episode 7-Ernest Chonchol

2/24/2019

Ernest Chonchol recently celebrated his 99th birthday, and in these many years, he has gathered endless stories and much wisdom. Born in Port Said, Egypt, Ernest made his way through France and Israel before finally arriving here in Montreal. Connected deeply to his faith, his […]

Duration:00:45:25

Episode 6-Ellayne Kaplan and Howard Berger

12/14/2018

Ellayne Kaplan and Howard Berger have built a beautiful partnership, weaving together their unique life stories and backgrounds as they created a family, and found their way as teachers, activists and Jewish communal leaders. In this episode they share reflections on family, on the changes […]

Duration:01:02:11

Episode 5-Sheila Caplan

5/22/2018

Sheila Caplan is a Montreal ceramic artist and active member of the Dorshei Emet community. On this episode, Sheila shares her unique path to becoming a potter, from her time as an occupational therapist, to her first experience with clay, to taking on her passion […]

Duration:03:10:55

Episode 4-Peter Margo

5/9/2018

“Gam zu l’tova. This too is for the good.” – Nachum Ish Gamzu, Talmud, Taanit On Episode 4 of A Jewish Life, I interview Peter Margo. Peter has a long and fascinating journey. He was born in Germany in 1930, just a few years before […]

Duration:00:47:40

Episode 3-Ruth Block

4/24/2018

“With age comes wisdom, and length of days brings understanding.” – Job 12:12 Ruth Block recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and she is still going strong. In this episode, Ruth will share her long journey from a small town in Poland to her time her […]

Duration:00:59:51

A Jewish Life Episode 2-Shara Rosen

4/13/2018

Join us as we hear the Jewish journey of Shara Rosen, activist and proud member of the Montreal Jewish community. She will share her thoughts on identity and social justice, as we explore how we can best create a proud, active and diverse Jewish community. […]

Duration:01:29:53

Episode 1-Jack Wolofsky

4/5/2018

Welcome to the first episode of A Jewish Life! On this first episode we introduce you to our podcast series, and describe our goals for the program. Rabbi Boris interviews Jack Wolofsky, a life-long Montrealer, theologian and activist about his upbringing and role in the […]

Duration:01:18:33