Binah

David Kwan
  • 4.5 (24)
  • JUDAISM

Binah features creative voices from the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. In this series, we bring you remarkable artists and thinkers who’ve come to speak at the JCCSF as part of their Arts & Ideas program.

  1. 12/29/2022

    Binah: The Art of Asking

    Alt-rock icon Amanda Palmer shares advice and inspiration for creative people or anyone who wants to learn to ask for what they need.

    59 min

  2. 12/22/2022

    Binah: QueerCore Talmud

    On today’s episode of Binah, we examine the origins and methodology of QueerCore Talmud, the study of ancient Jewish wisdom texts through the lens of queer experiences.

    59 min

  3. 12/15/2022

    Binah: Johnny Marr’s Set the Boy Free

    On today’s encore edition of Binah, legendary guitarist and co-founder of The Smiths, Johnny Marr discusses his personal story and successful and varied career.

    51 min

  4. 12/08/2022

    Binah: What’s for Dessert?

    Food writer, chef and YouTube presenter Claire Saffitz shares all-new recipes that are crafted to be as streamlined as possible.

    59 min

  5. 11/24/2022

    Angélique Kidjo’s Spirit Rising

    Multiple Grammy-winning singer–songwriter Angélique Kidjo tells the story of her harrowing escape from Communist Benin into France, her rise from poverty to become an international sensation, and her tireless advocacy work for the education of African girls and women’s rights.

    59 min

  6. 11/17/2022

    Binah: Tommy Orange / Joy Harjo

    Author Tommy Orange discusses the plight of the urban Native American, coupled with a complex and painful history but also an inheritance of profound beauty and spirituality. Also, former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo performs her poetry in song.

    58 min

  7. 11/11/2022

    Binah: Esther Perel

    Psychotherapist Esther Perel talks about reconciling the closeness needed for intimacy with the separateness that fuels desire as the central paradox of love.

    59 min

  8. 11/03/2022

    Binah: Antisemitism: Here and Now

    Violence against Jews in this country is rising sharply yet again. Where is all this hatred coming from? Historian Deborah Lipstadt examines the hate that will not die and what can be done about it.

    58 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.5
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

Binah features creative voices from the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. In this series, we bring you remarkable artists and thinkers who’ve come to speak at the JCCSF as part of their Arts & Ideas program.

Information

  • Creator
    David Kwan
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Binah

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