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PODCAST

B’nai Zion Podcast

B’nai Zion Congregation

Sermons, conversations, and programming from Rabbi Sam Rotenberg and the B’nai Zion community based in Chattanooga, TN. For more information please visit www.bzcongregation.com

religion & spirituality judaism

All Episodes

13:11

Good Patience/Bad Patience

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/01/22

When is patience a virtue and when is it quietly keeping us stuck? Rabbi Rotenberg explores the difference between good patience and bad patience. He shares thoughts on knowing when to wait, when to move, and that the first step in leaving Egypt is admitting that you've had enough.

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16:53

Antisemitic Like Pharaoh

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/01/22

In response to recent antisemitic articles in our local paper, Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the deeper roots of antisemitism through the lens of the Torah’s first antisemitic libel—Pharaoh’s words in the book of Exodus.

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17:11

When Judah Jumps: The Leap That Made a Dynasty

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/12/25

This episode reframes the Joseph narrative to highlight Judah: his role in saving Joseph, his moral awakening with Tamar, and the rabbinic midrash of Nachshon leaping into the sea.Rabbis debate why Judah's tribe received kingship, pointing to leadership qualities shown in diplomacy, accountability, and the willingness to take courageous risks for the future. Shabbat 12/13/25

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11:48

From Space Mountain to Spiritual Transformation:...

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Can fear awaken deep gratitude? Rabbi Rotenberg recounts a frightening Space Mountain ride with his young son. In the Torah portion about Jacob and Esau, we trace Jacob's response to fear: a heartfelt prayer of humility, a decision to give away part of his wealth, and a subsequent transformation after wrestling with an angel. The episode connects those moments to Jewish practices of repentance and charity, and reminds us that fear can be a catalyst for gratitude, generosity, and meaningful

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11:10

Every Step Matters: Jacob’s Ladder and Spiritual Ascent

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the image of Jacob’s ladder, exploring its timeless message of spiritual ascent. We are invited to consider how every step we take can bring us closer to meaning, purpose, and connection with the sacred. How can we think about the elevation of our own journeys - in mind, heart, and community? Shabbat 11/29/25

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11:42

We Are the Turkey People: Thanksgiving Special

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/11/24

The surprisingly interesting story about how Turkey became a kosher bird, and what it means to eat Turkey on Thanksgiving.

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12:14

Animal Torah

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/11/03

The Torah we learn from the animal world, and an update on Rabbi Rotenberg's personal experience with his new dog.

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14:20

Real Hope

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/11/03

The release of the last living hostages from Gaza teach us true joy and what it means to hope.

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8:55

Ours or Mine?

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/10/16

A Sukkot lesson about communal responsibility.

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17:32

King?

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/10/16

What do we mean when we say on Rosh Hashanah that God is “king?” How can we make sense of this in the modern era.

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14:42

The Gambler - Rosh Hashanah Evening

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/10/16

A Lesson from a trip to Las Vegas: Teshuvah requires taking a risk.

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12:12

Watch Your Feet

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Rabbi Rotenberg comes clean about a bad choice he made as a kid and explores different approaches to teshuvah, repentance.

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14:40

Endless Love

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/08/14

What Judaism says about love, it's power, and it's eternal nature.

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16:43

One Day to Cry

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Rabbi Rotenberg shares an important moment from his trip to Israel, and it's relationship to Tisha B'Av.

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07:09

Be Holy

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/05/16

What is this commandment to "be holy"? Is it achievable, and if so, how?

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12:24

The Omer

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Rabbi Rotenberg discusses Rabbi problems, along with the many historical and spiritual aspects marked during this period of the Omer, and what it all means.

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13:57

Chametz

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/04/23

How the feather and spoon ritual of clearing one's home of Chametz for Passover captures the spiritual purpose of this holiday.

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09:48

The Power of Sacrifice / Why I Got a Dog

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the power of sacrifice, as he comes to terms with having been coaxed into getting a dog.

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11:08

Getting People to Care

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Special guest sermon by Rabbi Keilah Lebell for BZ's Women's Shabbat! The way the Israelites came to care for the Mishkan project teaches us the power of empowerment to shape hearts and minds.

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12:27

Why Shabbat?

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2025/04/03

The Wilderness Tabernacle Teaches us Why Shabbat is so Special.

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