The Bridging Connections Podcast

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The Bridging Connections Podcast showcases the organizations and leaders in the Jewish community who are reinventing and reinvigorating Jewish life. In the podcasts, you will hear about the organizations and individuals innovating and impacting the Jewish community in North American and how you can participate. They will share their stories and tips on how they are engaging people in the richness of Judaism. The Bridging Connections Podcast is a project of Bridges 613 which introduces and connects you to vibrancy and innovation in Jewish life through a variety of Jewish resources. Bridges 613 is a concierge for your individualized and relatable Jewish experience.

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Jewish Engagement Through Farmers / Modern Farmers Ancient Wisdom

May 26 2023 36 mins

Jewish Farmers Network (JFN)Featuring: Shani Minsk, Co-Founder and Executive Director Jewish Farmer Network mobilizes Jewish agricultural wisdom to build a more just and regenerative food system for all. We connect Jewish farmers to each other and to the surprisingly relevant technologies, rhythms, and ethics of Jewish agriculture. We believe that a vibrant future for people, plant

Ethical Treatment of Animals

May 05 2023 45 mins

JIFA: Jewish Initiative for AnimalsFeaturing: Rabbi Jonathan Bernhard, Executive Director and Melissa Hoffman, Director of ProgramsThe Jewish Initiative for Animals supports innovative programs to turn the Jewish value of compassion for animals into action while building ethical and sustainable Jewish American communities in the process.Jewish tradition urges us to keep a healthy s

What is Jewish Farming?

Apr 14 2023 51 mins

What is Jewish Farming?Featuring: Dr. Adrienne KroneAdrienne Krone is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and past Director of Jewish Life at Allegheny College.Her research focuses on communal Jewish farms and the sustainable Jewish farming movement in the United States. Her expertise ranges from the history of religion in the U.S., to modern Judaism, to religion and food. Kro

Honoring Death in Life

Mar 31 2023 23 mins

Kavod v’NichumFeaturing: Sarit Wishnevski, Executive DirectorTheir Mission: Kavod v’Nichum provides the Jewish community resources, education, and training about the end of life, from serious illness through dying, death, bereavement, and mourning.Their Vision is to transform the final life transition for every Jewish person so that it is understood, cared for, and respected.Ab

Customizable Judaism

Mar 17 2023 39 mins

Haggadot.comFeaturing: Eileen Levinson, Founder and Executive DirectorHaggadot.com is part of Custom & Craft, a nonprofit design lab using technology, art and new media to imagine new formats for engaging with ancient traditions. Founded in 2011, our online platforms Haggadot.com and Custom and Craft make home-based Jewish ritual accessible, meaningful, and diverse – giving i

Caring, Cohesive, Community for Cultural Jews

Mar 03 2023 41 mins

Secular Synagogue Featuring: Rabbi Denise Handlarski, Founder What is Secular Synagogue?Secular Synagogue is a digital Judaism, online community, engaged and meaningful learning and practice. Their goal is two-directional: explore how Judaism can be an enriching force in your life and, in turn, make you a more kind, just, and effective force for good in the world. Who is Secular Sy

From Narrowness to Freedom

Dec 18 2022 39 mins

Fat Torah Featuring: Rabbi Minna Bromberg, Founder and PresidentFat Torah’s GoalsSmashing the idolatry of fatphobia and leading ourselves from Narrowness to Freedom1. ending weight stigma in Jewish communal life and training Jewish professionals, lay leaders, and community members to confront fatphobia wherever they encounter it (including in themselves).2. equipping people who a

Connecting to Israeli Culture through Song

Dec 02 2022 21 mins

The Yeladim ProjectFeaturing: Sagit Sol Epstein and David EpsteinIncluding a special interview with Yarden, Eli and LilahSagit Sol Epstein, an Israeli living in in the United States saw an opportunity to help bridge the culture gap between American Jew and Israelis. She with the help of her husband, David created The Yeladim Project. It’s a complete family collaboration. Sagit tr

Learning Together

Nov 22 2022 26 mins

Project Zug, founded by Benjamin Ross and Hagit Bartuv. Benjamin and Hagit connected in 2012 in Jerusalem, and developed a shared goal of using Jewish learning to connect Jews in Israel and America. Their vision became a reality, leading to more than 2,000 participants in Project Zug!Project Zug’s mission is to empower Jews to take ownership over their learning through one-on-one

Connect. Share. Heal.

Nov 04 2022 46 mins

Strength to StrengthFeaturing: Sarri Singer, FounderThe Bridging Connections Podcast deals in a variety of topics. There are light-hearted topics, educational topics and very serious topics. This podcast is the most serious and possibly triggering topic explored so far. This conversation caused both crying and laughter in under an hour. In a perfect world, there would be no sadness