Wisdom Explored: Conversations With Rabbi Corinne

Janet Spiegel

A relaxed, enjoyable series of conversations with Rabbi Corinne Copnick on her lifetime of experience and gleaned wisdom as award winning actor, writer, gallery owner, mom and grandmother, and later-in-life rabbi. Her depth of knowledge is powerful.

  1. 04/07/2024

    Not Near, Here - the fusion of biology & technology

    In this episode Rabbi Corinne compares the scientific philosophies of the contemporary genius of Kurzweil, Stravrides and Ackerman. Where are we in society today with the fast pace of technology combining with biology?

    16 min

  2. 02/27/2024

    A Continuing Dialogue with The Pope

    On November 12th, 2023, 400 rabbinic leaders and scholars of the global Jewish community reached out to Pope Francis asking for spiritual support from the Catholic church following the horrific attacks on Israel and the hostage-taking of innocent civilians by the terrorist group, Hamas, based in Gaza. The Pope responded on February 3, 2024 with a beautiful letter. This episode follows the correspondence, along with the Jewish community's response to The Pope's letter.

    14 min

  3. 02/11/2024

    The Courage to Return: Late 19th and early 20th Century

    Prompted by receiving an unexpected gift of historical photographs of protests against anti-semitism from the 1900s, Rabbi Corinne briefly explores the first and second aliyahs contributing to the development of the nation of Israel.

    15 min

  4. 02/05/2024

    Predator and Prey

    We look at the human condition of Predator vs. Prey from the lens of a remarkable story about a peacock (from Rabbi Corinne's 5th book, A Rabbi at Sea: A Uniquely Spiritual Journey). From an aviary in Columbia, to a mangrove swamp in Costa Rica, the peacock is a symbol of survival in a dangerous world. The conversation continues between Rabbi Corinne and Janet on the mirror of this animal encounter to our human experience in the world. Note: Rabbi Corinne's 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" is currently available on Amazon.com

    14 min

  5. 01/24/2024

    What Makes a Great Nation? (rev.)

    From Biblical times to today, what are the values that contribute to having a Great Nation? And what MUST be there in order for it to sustain? In this episode, Rabbi Corinne gives us insight into the Torah constructs for society that still ring true today. Her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" is available on Amazon. She appreciates the support you show her as an author!

    14 min

  6. 01/19/2024

    A Walk Down Memory Lane: Life as a Radio Actress - Early Days

    Season 2 begins! Today Rabbi Corinne takes us to her childhood and teen years as a young live radio actress in Montreal, Canada. She shares her memories of a few shows, including "Calling All Children", on a local radio station (CFCF) and her move into the national radio scene of the CBC, Canada's national public radio in the years during and after WWII. She also shares anecdotes from the birth of the actors' union in Canada.

    16 min

  7. 01/04/2024

    Who? The Poetry of Hope.

    When poetry and stories and learning combine. That's what Miracles Are What You Make of Them truly is. Today, Rabbi Corinne brings us inside the mind of the creative artist (her!) and gives us a window into how poetry can offer a meditative pause on our reflections about the world and how we inhabit it.

    15 min

  8. 12/24/2023

    Parallel Milky Way and Other Awesome Things

    Rabbi Corinne and Janet look at some of the ways that science is filling us with awe. Happy Holidays to all. Excerpts are from "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", Rabbi Corinne's 6th book, available on Amazon.com.

    11 min
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A relaxed, enjoyable series of conversations with Rabbi Corinne Copnick on her lifetime of experience and gleaned wisdom as award winning actor, writer, gallery owner, mom and grandmother, and later-in-life rabbi. Her depth of knowledge is powerful.

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