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Real Rabbi NYC

Juliet Elkind-Cruz

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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00:12:13

Multivalence & Double Exposure (Ki Tetzei)

Real Rabbi NYC ·

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.

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00:16:02

Judging, Returning, Repairing (Shoftim)

Real Rabbi NYC ·

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.

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00:15:28

Re'eh & Completely Unprepared

Real Rabbi NYC ·

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!

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00:09:39

Pockets of Light Among the Ashes (Eikev)

Real Rabbi NYC ·

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.

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00:05:34

Be Comforted, Again, My People

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/08/13

How much worse can we feel, when the world already feels so bad? I've been feeling hopeless, but I'm finding my hope again, and passing it on to you.

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00:17:48

The Irritating Pearls of Humanity

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/06/02

Here I share four stories from four funerals--people who were pearls, but definitely not saints--as we enter the Jewish holiday of Revelation. How does the uniqueness of each human being fit in with the collective? What about you?

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00:15:45

What Would I Want People to Know, How Much to Reveal,...

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/05/11

This week I talk about having to make hard decisions in the current political climate of when to speak up, what to say, & how much to say. Please leave a comment if you will. And be kind.

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00:14:27

How Much to Reveal, Danger Zones, & Acharey Mot/Kedoshim

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/05/06

A YouTuber approached me last week and we walked together. It was an intense and wonderful experience, but we both ran risks. We're not sure if they'll post it. But here's the story of my experience, what I said, what they said, and the questions that came out of it.

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00:14:48

At its Worst, At its Best (Tazria-Metzora)

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/04/30

There's this image I can't get out of my head of a woman with her two young children, all dressed up, parading them back and forth in front of a synagogue for hours, never intending to go in--because she knew that's what you did on Yom Kippur. But...At its worst, Judaism, or religion in general, can be so harmful. At its best, it can be healing...

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00:13:38

Finding the Holy in the Ordinary, Grieving Inwardly,...

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/04/24

Sometimes you just happened to find the holy in the ordinary, surprised, even shocked to find it in the seemingly most unlikely places, people, moments.This is what happened to me yesterday. Please take a listen and comment if it touches you in any way--and please be kind...

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00:06:49

All Our Hopes, Dreams, & Prayers...into the Ashes?

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/04/10

Can that be a good thing? But that's the teaching I heard this week. Also, I led a community seder this week and someone yelled at me for making it "political" instead of "sacred." But I think they're one and the same. Let me know what you think! After you listen, of course...and be kind.

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00:08:54

Creating Order in Systems Amidst Chaos & VaYikra

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/04/03

With news furious and fast, we are living in times of intense chaos. Here, I talk about the Biblical Sacrificial System that feels chaotic in some ways, but also offers order in a chaotic world, where everyone knows exactly what they need to do. How does that compare to the dismantling of our governmental systems? And how do we bring calm to the chaos while also pushing back?

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00:21:12

Binding Chains & Pekudei

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/03/28

Now you get to find out how the Jewish Communist funeral from last week actually turned out.When I did this funeral, I was challenged to remind myself of what it was that was so powerful about Judaism that led me to become a rabbi. While my views on the world have essentially remained the same, it took me on a healing journey I never imagined was possible. Listen and find out--and leave a comment if you will.

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00:08:24

Mirrors, What Might a Jewish Communist Funeral Look...

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/03/19

You'll just have to listen to find out!

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00:15:33

Masquerades & Ki Tissa

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/03/12

It's time for us to stop allowing our fears and anxieties to control us and masquerade as our Golden Calf, and put in our half-shekel to build a just and fair society. But to do that, we need to have open space within to allow the Divine to dwell, like the empty space of the Mishkan in the desert. Please leave a comment!And enjoy your Purim, if it's your thing.

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00:11:47

Angel or A-Hole & Tetsaveh

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/03/05

I officiated at a funeral for a very "complicated" guy the other day. But a special kind of "complicated." You can judge for yourself whether he was an angel or an asshole--and let me know what you think!

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00:11:54

A Brush With Death & T'rumah

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/02/25

Having a brush with death makes you think about things and reevaluate your attitudes. This week's Torah reading is about gifts and God dwelling amongst the Israelites. What does that even mean? Listen and share your thoughts!

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00:09:35

Enlarging and Shrinking our Hearts & Mishpatim

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/02/18

We all struggle with our feelings when we witness the suffering of others. A couple of weeks ago, I met someone who was a true inspiration--someone who lives with the intention to listen and look at things that challenge her worldview, particularly around our victimhood as a people and Israel. Listen to find out what Torah has to teach us about this!And leave a comment, please.

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00:10:58

In the Image of God, For the Love of God, & Yitro

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/02/13

If we truly believe (believed) that all humans are made in the image of God, all worthy of God's love, all worthy of life, then what does that mean for our world today and how we live in it.Maybe I've got some answers...Thanks for listening, and please leave a comment!

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00:11:56

Judaism, Loving Your Enemies, & Beshalakh

Real Rabbi NYC ·

2025/02/11

We've all been a part of a culture that teaches that Christianity is all about love, and Judaism is about stringency of the law.Yuck! Love is so much nicer, right?But it's simply not true! In fact, a central value of Judaism is love, and the teaching that we should love our enemies comes from Judaism, not Christianity!But that's a complicated question. Should we love our enemies, in fact? And how do we do that, even if we wanted to?Please leave a comment with thoughts...

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