In Such A Time: Conversations on Jewish Life, Leadership & Meaning

What if the most important Jewish holiday isn’t the one you think it is? And what if the rituals you grew up with are the very things holding you back from a more meaningful holiday experience?In this eye-opening episode of In Such a Time: Conversations on Jewish Life, Leadership and Meaning, Rabbis Jonathan Jaffe and Leora Londy dive deep into the High Holidays—unpacking personal childhood memories, family legacies, synagogue culture, and the surprising ways that stress, boredom, confusion, and

What if the secret to kids loving religious school isn’t magic—it’s goats, butterflies, and a radical rethinking of Jewish education?In this lively episode of In Such a Time, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe sits down with Rabbi Educator Maura Linzer to reveal the rarely-shared story behind Temple Bethel’s explosive school growth and joyful, inclusive culture. Discover how Rabbi Linzer pivoted from traditional rabbinic track to innovative educator, championing educational practices that mirror—and sometimes

What if your rabbi stood on the bimah and told you exactly how to vote? Would it strengthen your faith—or make you walk out the door?This episode of "In Such a Time: Conversations on Jewish Life, Leadership and Meaning" pulls back the curtain on a heated debate most congregants never witness: To what extent should rabbis use their authority to advocate for political positions from the pulpit? Join Rabbis Jonathan Jaffe and Leora Londy as they bravely lift the lid on their own impassioned

What do a rebellious Bat Mitzvah, hidden synagogues across Europe, and a chance encounter with a future member of Israel’s Knesset have in common? They’re all formative moments on the unexpected journeys of two rabbis!In the very first episode of "In Such a Time: Conversations on Jewish Life, Leadership, and Meaning," Rabbis Leora Londy and Jonathan Jaffe pull back the curtain on their personal paths to the rabbinate, sharing the pivotal stories, questions, and challenges that shaped their sense of

What if the most sacred conversations in your synagogue—those spontaneous, passionate, and even disagreeing voices—could offer a new blueprint for Jewish life, leadership, and meaning in today's turbulent world?In Such a Time: Conversations on Jewish Life, Leadership, and Meaning debuts with an episode that does just that, pulling back the curtain on private rabbinic dialogue and inviting you into an intimate, surprising, and refreshingly authentic space.In this vibrant kickoff episode, special