21 episodes

A weekly Pre-Shabbat schmooze with ideas and tools for self growth based on author and therapist Ilana Kendal's new book "Choosing Up' in conversation with JFI director Ellie Bass.

JFI Choosing Up with Ilana Kendal and Ellie Bass JFI Choosing Up

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A weekly Pre-Shabbat schmooze with ideas and tools for self growth based on author and therapist Ilana Kendal's new book "Choosing Up' in conversation with JFI director Ellie Bass.

    Adaptability vs Remaining Awake

    Adaptability vs Remaining Awake

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    We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie recommendations or just saying hi!

    Click here to check out Ilana's new book "Choosing Up"

    • 45 min
    The Burning Bush and Choice Points

    The Burning Bush and Choice Points

    This week the Choosing Up discussion centers around our moments of choice, what does the story of Moshe and the burning bush teach us about awareness and showing up. 

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    Want to join us live on our Zoom? Click here!

    We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie recommendations or just saying hi!

    Click here to check out Ilana's new book "Choosing Up"

    • 34 min
    Joseph and a Life of Ups and Downs

    Joseph and a Life of Ups and Downs

    This week Ilana and Ellie speak about the relief of not being God, Joseph and a life of ups and downs.

    Click here to check out Ilana's new book "Choosing Up"

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    We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie recommendations or just saying hi!

    • 51 min
    Chanukah: Hope Detective, Kedusha Embassies and Spice Language

    Chanukah: Hope Detective, Kedusha Embassies and Spice Language

    This week Ilana and Ellie speak about Chanukah, the importance of home, creating a “Kedusah embassy” having a spice language and becoming a hope detective.

    Click here to check out Ilana's new book "Choosing Up"

    Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute

    Want to join us live on our Zoom? Click here!

    We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie recommendations or just saying hi!

    • 54 min
    Tilting and Our Power to Make Things Happen

    Tilting and Our Power to Make Things Happen

    This week Ilana’s speaks about how in this week's Parsha we learn from Jacob the power we have to change the world, and how tilting like a Chanukah flame is the way to move with change. 

    Click here to check out Ilana's new book "Choosing Up"

    Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute

    Want to join us live on our Zoom? Click here!

    We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie recommendations or just saying hi!

    • 46 min
    Fatigue and Finding our Energy

    Fatigue and Finding our Energy

    This week Ilana Kendal discusses CoVid Fatigue, what we can learn from Eisav and how to find our energy and resilience. 

    • 52 min

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