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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

15:26

Batel Bashishim (nullified by 1/60th)

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/04/10

The least known, but most important rule about keeping kosher for Passover, and it's spiritual significance.Shabbat morning March 28th, 2026

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16:31

When Humility Holds You Back

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/04/10

In this Women’s Shabbat d’var Torah, Rabbi Keilah Lebell explores the fine line between humility and self-erasure. Shabbat Morning March 21st 2026

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11:11

The Place

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/04/06

On Passover we use a special name for God, "the place." How does this idea of God change the way we an relate to God at synagogue, in our homes, and in our hearts? From Shabbat morning 3/14/26

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10:42

Lola's Golden Calf Moment

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Rabbi Rotenberg explores the moments we act out of fear instead of faith - and what it takes to pause, reset, and choose differently. From Shabbat morning March 7th, 2026

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16:55

Holy Space

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/03/23

A deep dive into three teachings about the Tabernacle, each with a message about the nature of building sacred space.

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13:20

Dwayne

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/02/18

What does it take to maintain a peace full society, and what does it take to build one? Rabbi Rotenberg compares building peace to the two types of monetary gifts in the Torah, and shares how one man exemplified what it means to go above and beyond.

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14:02

The Real Ten Commandments

B’nai Zion Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Receiving the Torah is only the first step in realizing its true purpose.

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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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