Temple Talks Temple Israel (MN)

Rabbi Klein talks with Dae Selcer, a local teacher and lifelong congregant of Temple Israel. Dae is a graduate student at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she is studying to obtain a dyslexia specialist certificate. Dae teaches us about the science of reading, the facts and misconceptions about dyslexia, and how our Hebrew education can be improved thanks to these insights.
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Rabbi Zimmerman talks with Temple Israel’s former Senior Rabbi Joseph Edelheit about his most unusual donation to Temple Israel: a swastika. In its original context, it was one of five hakenkreuze (broken crosses) that adorned the St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Rabbi Edelheit shares the story of the interfaith collaboration that led to the removal of these swastikas, and how the Jewish community must remain committed to dialogue across difference.
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In anticipation of joining us for our VOICES 2022 event, Rabbi Zimmerman talks with Chef Yotam Ottolenghi about what’s truly essential about communal gathering, food, and life around the kitchen. Chef Ottolenghi shares intimate stories from his upbringing, his partnership with Palestinian chef Sami Tamimi, and his ever-evolving culinary career. We look forward to learning more from this inspiring chef when he visits our community in early May. Please go to templeisrael.com/voices for more information.

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Rabbi Moss talks with David Harris about David’s artistic path and pioneering work as the founding director of Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council. They also discuss the vital role that the arts play in the Jewish community and how Rimon helps Jewish artists find resources, audiences, and inspiration.

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Rabbi Zimmerman talks with Reverend Elijah McDavid III, the new senior pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Together, they explore his upbringing in the Baptist tradition; Fellowship’s response to the pandemic, police brutality, and inequality; and emerging trends in religious life.
This episode is sponsored by the Rabbi Albert & Frances Minda Leadership Fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
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Rabbi Moss talks with Julie Dean about mussar, the ever-evolving practice of becoming a mensch. In this conversation, Julie offers ideas of how mussar can inform our journey through the High Holy Days and the year to come. She explains how a mussar va’ad, or facilitated group, offers a unique opportunity for developing one’s soul curriculum. Thanks to Julie’s mentorship, Temple Israel will be home to several va’adot in this coming year, 5782.

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