32 episodes
Awake with Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt Adas Israel Congregation
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- Religion & Spirituality
How do we stop and notice that incredible, holy things happen to us every day.
My name is Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt and this is Awake - finding the holy in the every day. On this show, I bring the teachings from Jewish mystical texts into everyday life in less than 10 minutes. When you listen, I hope you will take a few minutes to pause and to open yourself to the possibility that holiness, connection and presence are around us all of the time.
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"If Only You Knew"
There are so many stories that are beneath the surface. And once and a while, we get to know what they are, when we make space and we listen. When we pause.
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"Going Towards The Unknowing"
I am terrified of flying. And now I’ve committed to flying at least once a month to Utah to see my son. On my most recent flight, I had a realization...
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“Do What You Can...”
This week I was listening to a podcast called “The Hidden Brain,” where they were discussing the formula ancient Stoics followed to minimize pain and maximize joy in life.
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"God In Adversity"
I’m back and it’s great to be with you. This episode is about a conversation I had about the fear of all the good things in one’s life and how we can find God in adversity.
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"Cultivating The Soul"
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about prayer, moments of exaltation, moments of deep sorrow, moments of joy. All of the highs and lows that bring us to spiritual experiences.
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"The Sound Of The Soul"
Today I want to talk about music, the sound of the soul. I have two stories to share, one of a glorious end, and one of a glorious beginning.