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Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis

Momentum Podcasts

Open your eyes. Center your soul. Refresh your mind. Start your mornings feeling nurtured and enlightened with Adrienne Gold Davis. Her universal lessons steeped in Jewish values will give you just the boost you need.

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30:54

Tzedakah Reimagined: Why Jewish Giving Starts With You

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/04/15

Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Momentum CEO Tara Brown to reframe tzedakah not as charity, but as a core expression of Jewish identity, leadership, and purpose.Together, they unpack why a generation of committed givers often directs that energy elsewhere, and how Jewish mothers are uniquely positioned to change that. Drawing on personal stories and Jewish wisdom, Tara and Adrienne show how giving, done right, is dignified, purposeful, and transformative for both the giver and the

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28:25

How to Build a Peaceful Home: The Jewish Practice of...

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/03/25

What would it look like if your home felt genuinely peaceful, not just conflict-free, but whole?Adrienne Gold Davis and Jessica Berkowitz explore Shalom Bayit, the Jewish value of peace in the home, and what it actually takes to build a family life shaped by wholeness and intentional relationships. Through personal stories and Jewish wisdom, they unpack why the people we love most often see our roughest edges, and how to respond with more humility and care. You’ll walk away with practical tools

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31:10

The Power of One Choice

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/03/18

Making a choice can feel terrifying. But not choosing is still a choice.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Deborah Gilboa and Adrienne Gold Davis explore the science of fear and the Jewish concept of courage. From the amygdala’s instinct for safety to the idea of "Holy Chutzpah", this episode reveals how small moments of awareness can transform the way we respond to life’s challenges. A conversation about resilience, motherhood, and the courage to live with intention. The Rise & Shine Podcast

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30:16

Raising Resilient Children Starts With Us

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/03/11

“Why can’t they just listen?” We’ve all thought it.But what if the moment that frustrates you most… is actually an invitation to grow? Momentum's Director of Education and Evaluation, Dr. Ronit Ziv Kreger shares research on why praising effort builds braver, more resilient children and how adopting a beginner’s mindset can transform the way we parent. Instead of: “She’s so smart.” Try: “I see how hard you worked.” Instead of: “They’re wrong.” Try: “What can I learn here?” This is what a growth

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25:39

Gratitude Without Toxic Positivity

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/02/25

Adrienne welcomes back Jessica Berkowitz to explore a Jewish approach to gratitude that makes room for sadness, struggle, and unanswered questions. This episode pushes back on toxic positivity and offers a gentler, truer practice, one rooted in awareness, intention, and compassion. If gratitude feels hard right now, you’re not doing it wrong. This conversation meets you exactly where you are. The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago,

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9:35

A Six-Year-Old’s Lesson in Human Dignity, Oneness,...

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/02/18

What does human dignity look like when it’s lived, not explained?In this episode of Rise and Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis, Adrienne shares a powerful experience from ADI Negev, an inclusive rehabilitation village in Israel. During a visit with Jewish educators, a six-year-old nonverbal child offered a wordless but unmistakable lesson in kevod habriyot, the Jewish value of honoring every human being. Through this moment, Adrienne reflects on the deeper meaning of the Shema, the idea of oneness,

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27:39

I Think You’re Wrong, and I Love You

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/02/11

What is the real antidote to baseless hatred?In this episode, Adrienne Gold Davis is joined by educator and thought partner Jessica Berkowitz for a grounded, honest conversation about unity, disagreement, and what Jewish wisdom actually asks of us in divided times. Drawing on classical sources and lived experience, they explore why “baseless love” is not enough, how boundaries can be an expression of care, and what it means to practice unity without uniformity in our families, communities, and

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9:37

Nostalgia, Memory, and Living in the Present

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/02/04

When does nostalgia strengthen us, and when does it keep us stuck?Adrienne explores the pull of memory through everyday moments and classic Jewish texts, asking when looking back builds connection and hope and when it becomes an escape from the present. A reflective invitation to choose intention over habit and to live fully in the moment while staying rooted in what matters most. The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If

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27:29

Finding Strength When Life Feels Uncertain

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2026/01/28

What does it mean to remain faithful when life feels uncertain?Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Momentum’s Founding Director, Lori Palatnik, for a thoughtful conversation about Emunah, not as blind belief, but as lived faithfulness rooted in responsibility, courage, and presence. In This Episode What Emunah really means beyond blind belief. Practical ways Jewish mothers can find strength and resilience in uncertain times. Reflections on leadership, responsibility, and presence from Lori

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10:50

Emotional Resilience, the Body, and the Wisdom of...

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/12/17

What happens when emotional stress shows up not just in our hearts, but in our bodies? Adrienne explores the powerful connection between emotional climate, physical tension, and spiritual resilience through a Jewish lens.Drawing from personal experience, Jewish wisdom, and contemporary insights, Adrienne reflects on how stress, grief, and inner “cold” can cause us to hunch, brace, and armor ourselves, physically and emotionally. Set against the backdrop of winter and the light of Hanukkah, this

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11:37

A Pink Dior Bag, a Bus Stop, and Hanukkah

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/12/10

At a gas-station pit stop in Israel, Adrienne witnessed an unexpected moment of unity and light. What begins as tension during a post-October 7 trip becomes a moving encounter between Jewish mothers and Bedouin Arab schoolgirls. A pink Dior handbag, a single compliment, and a shared desire for connection reveal a powerful lesson: light can break through even when we least expect it.This Hanukkah, discover what it really means to unmask the hidden sparks around us and within us. The Rise &

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34:48

Why Israel Lives in Us

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/11/26

In this deeply moving Rise & Shine episode, Adrienne Gold Davis sits down with Dr. Zohar Raviv, internationally recognized Jewish thought leader, educator, and Momentum’s Scholar in Residence, for a powerful exploration of Israel’s place in the Jewish story.Together, they illuminate the five landscapes through which Jews have understood Israel for thousands of years: the imagined, covenantal, remembered, lived, and envisioned land. Dr. Raviv shares why Israel is not a project of survival, but a

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10:24

When Blessings Fall Like $100 Bills

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/11/19

It's a new season of Rise & Shine!In this week's podcast, Adrienne shares a compelling parable about a rooftop, blessings, and awareness. Through Jewish wisdom and Torah commentary, she explores why we often overlook the quiet gifts in our lives, especially when faced with hardship. The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to sponsor an upcoming podcast, please email us at

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12:38

Life Hacks for Spiritual Allergies

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/11/12

Adrienne shares how, with introspection and grace, we can follow the golden rule, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

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10:25

Whisper Words of Wisdom

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/11/05

Adrienne shares how we can channel our “been there, done that” feelings in positive ways.

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9:57

An I for an I

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/10/29

Adrienne shares how we can focus on the beauty around us rather than on ourselves. Discover more inspiration at momentumunlimited.org

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9:36

The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/10/22

Adrienne shares how we can bring together our diverse family members in beautiful ways.Discover more inspiration at momentumunlimited.org

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9:44

The Torah as Our Blueprint

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/10/13

From childhood reading to spiritual renewal, this episode explores how the Torah serves as the ultimate guide for living and rebuilding our inner worlds. Drawing on personal reflection, Jewish wisdom, and the story of Rabbi Akiva, we explore how Simchat Torah invites us to revisit our beginnings with fresh eyes. Discover how each year’s Torah cycle offers new insight into who we’ve become, and how teshuvah allows us to renovate our lives with grace and intention.The Rise & Shine Podcast

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9:44

Spiritual Botox: How Sukkot Teaches Us to Glow from...

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/10/06

What does it mean to embrace aging with grace and gratitude? Adrienne explores the beauty of impermanence, the wisdom of our tradition, and the gift of choosing our own way as Jewish women. From Botox to Viktor Frankl, from Titanic metaphors to Torah, this episode invites you to find joy, meaning, and spiritual alignment in the temporary structures of our lives.

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11:46

Weeds, Dandelions, and the Gifts of Our Flaws

Rise & Shine with Adrienne Gold Davis ·

2025/09/30

What if your flaws were not failures but divine invitations for growth? In this episode, Adrienne Gold Davis delves into the profound spiritual practices of the 10 Days of Repentance, spanning from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. Through relatable stories and Jewish wisdom, she reveals how our “weeds”-those stubborn flaws we can’t seem to uproot —can become a source of holiness and transformation.The Rise & Shine Podcast Series is made possible by the generous support of Bonnie Vozar of

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