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As a rabbi, I like keeping things real, whether about my life, or about Torah. And I do it all with a good helping of irreverence. I try to be both short and sweet, starting with my own life, my struggles, and those of the world today, and connecting to lessons I can take from Torah. My goal is to bring you the meaning I find with a new and relevant perspective as I discover it for myself, leaving you with a blessing or a prayer for the week each time.

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Check latest episodes from Real Rabbi NYC podcast

A Sprained Ankle. (And what's) Nu?

2026/10/08

This episode is about the precariousness of life (a new baby!), and embracing anxiety along with the joy.

Home Alone (maybe you wanna be) on Yom Kippur

2026/10/08

A story about being present for what is...and preparing for Yom Kippur.

Who Are You Becoming?

2026/10/08

This is a funny (also crazy) story about identity, the Social Security Administration, changing names. A problem more common than you'd think, in trying to prove who you are, but also a really serious delve into who we are on the inside. I think you'll enjoy it.

Seeing What's in Front of Us & Shlakh Lekha

2026/10/08

This episode I tell about my (amazing) trip to Los Angeles for a social justice trip with Tzedek America!

Justice & Chocolate Milkshakes

2026/06/25

I'm sure you're wondering about the connection between justice and chocolate milkshakes. You'll have to listen to find out. I can tell you, however, that, despite the humorous title, this is not a humorous episode. But it is a heartwarming and hopeful one.

Mind Your Own F-ing Business

2026/06/25

In this episode, I share some vulnerable moments when I "failed" to live up to my "rabbinic" self. (Just to be clear, I'm not the one who told someone to mind their own business*&%#$! business). There are three funny little stories here. Again, I hope you enjoy the episode!

Blood & Tears, Guts & Bravery; the Best & the Worst of Our American Legacy

2026/06/25

Here I reflect on my first mind-blowing trip to the Deep South with an organization called Tzedek America, exposing teenagers to the difficult legacy of American slavery, the Civil Rights Movements, and the continuing challenges faced by Black communities with the School to Prison Pipeline, as it's called. Included is my crazy return home during the time when TSA workers were not being paid by the Trump administration. I think you'll enjoy my stories.

Pivoting, Fun in War...? (and Ki Tissa)

2026/03/04

There's a new war. There are false gods. Oh, and Purim too. It's not a pretty story. What's the lesson we need to derive from it all? Is BEING Jewish more important than Jewish PRACTICE?

Rebels, Rule-Haters & Breakers

2026/03/04

About a funeral and breaking all the rules, which I love. But the rules are for something, too. How do we know when they should be preserved?

Cracks and Leaks

2026/03/04

A continuation of my thoughts on my trip to Israel...and what I was seeking

I Can't Believe I Went (and the Joseph Story)

2026/01/06

A few weeks ago, I up and went to Israel. It was mostly to support my daughter, but what I got was so much more. Thanks for listening!

Multivalence & Double Exposure (Ki Tetzei)

2025/09/04

I just sent my daughter off to Israel with all its multiple, conflicting feelings. This week's Torah portion commands us explicitly not to hate the Egyptians. Where is the connection? Listen. You'll find out.

Judging, Returning, Repairing (Shoftim)

2025/08/28

The truth is, there's really no such thing as a neutral "choice." Everything has an impact. Also, in a society driven by profit, there are very few real "choices" in the end. If we are to change the world, judgment, or examination, is necessary. If we want to change ourselves, the same is true. During this season of change on the Jewish calendar, it's time to examine our actions. And know that even small changes can have a huge impact.

Re'eh & Completely Unprepared

2025/08/20

How do we prepare spiritually for this time of year--and for a world that feels like it's falling apart? I have a few answers, if you want to hear...And would love to hear your stories in response!

Pockets of Light Among the Ashes (Eikev)

2025/08/13

In this episode, I take you on a journey up a mountain to scatter some ashes. It turns out to be a twisted, winding journey, like that of the Israelites through forty years of wandering in the desert. But the ultimate destination is more beautiful than I could have imagined.