https://simplecast.com Hill Havurahdcast Hill Havurah (www.hillhavurah.org) is an independent Jewish community in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. After the Coronavirus pandemic turned the Havurah ("Fellowship") into a virtual community, Hill Havurah's Rabbi Hannah Spiro continued connecting the congregation with weekly Zoom chats with individual members of the Havurah, to talk about life, work, pandemic and spirituality. Those conversations turned into Havurahdcast episodes. They are edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Rabbi Hannah Spiro. 2020 The Hill Havurahdcast en Fri, 3 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0000 Fri, 3 Jun 2022 22:30:10 +0000 https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com Hill Havurahdcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/77f17430-15b0-4f64-9f5a-00f529cae94d/ce5d69c6-aaf4-4ff3-a7ec-c3f9e00d42ba/3000x3000/img-1755.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com episodic Hill Havurah (www.hillhavurah.org) is an independent Jewish community in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. After the Coronavirus pandemic turned the Havurah ("Fellowship") into a virtual community, Hill Havurah's Rabbi Hannah Spiro continued connecting the congregation with weekly Zoom chats with individual members of the Havurah, to talk about life, work, pandemic and spirituality. Those conversations turned into Havurahdcast episodes. They are edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Rabbi Hannah Spiro. Hannah Spiro, Jessica Smith, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Mark Sherman no https://feeds.simplecast.com/zLUds_Y8 jewish, hill havurah, rabbi, synagogue The Hill Havurah jesssmith111@gmail.com 39ed9e1e-b78a-452f-b6fe-8269fa4af8ff Havuradcast #41 Keiana Mayfield (Social Worker, Antiracism Consultant) Fri, 3 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havuradcast-41-keiana-mayfield-social-worker-antiracism-consultant-O2Tz3ke8 Havuradcast #41 Keiana Mayfield (Social Worker, Antiracism Consultant) The Hill Havurah 00:33:06 The Havuradhcast is back! After a year long hiatus, we are bringing you an extended conversation that Rabbi Hannah had just before she went on maternity leave last year. She spoke with Havurah member Keiana Mayfield. Keiana is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methods. Her research focuses on ways to help families support child and adolescent development and well-being. The conversation ranges from children, to race, to Judaism, and so much more. The Havuradhcast is back! After a year long hiatus, we are bringing you an extended conversation that Rabbi Hannah had just before she went on maternity leave last year. She spoke with Havurah member Keiana Mayfield. Keiana is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methods. Her research focuses on ways to help families support child and adolescent development and well-being. The conversation ranges from children, to race, to Judaism, and so much more. no full 41 7e513b02-37ed-484e-ae48-9c6a35926672 Havurahdcast #40 - Brad Snyder (Sports Law and Social Justice ) Thu, 20 May 2021 17:05:04 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-40-brad-snyder-sports-law-and-social-justice-3nMuYCZ5 Havurahdcast #40 - Brad Snyder (Sports Law and Social Justice ) The Hill Havurah 00:23:30 The Supreme Court right is considering a case involving NCAA athletes -- a case that involves sports, money, race and the law. Georgetown Law Professor Brad Snyder, and expert in constitutional law and sports law, breaks it all down for Rabbi Hannah. He also talks about his longtime interest in sports and civil rights. Brad is author of the 2006 book "A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood’s Fight for Free Agency." Brad and Rabbi Hannah also talk about leaders who speak out on social issues. The Supreme Court right is considering a case involving NCAA athletes -- a case that involves sports, money, race and the law. Georgetown Law Professor Brad Snyder, and expert in constitutional law and sports law, breaks it all down for Rabbi Hannah. He also talks about his longtime interest in sports and civil rights. Brad is author of the 2006 book "A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood’s Fight for Free Agency." Brad and Rabbi Hannah also talk about leaders who speak out on social issues. no full 40 56c331d4-7c22-4c2f-a744-7fe96fa4617d Havurahdcast #39 - Susan Ades (Smithsonian Museum Exhibits Director) Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:08:13 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Susan Ades, Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-39-susan-ades-smithsonian-museum-exhibits-director-1WlwkIEe Havurahdcast #39 - Susan Ades (Smithsonian Museum Exhibits Director) Susan Ades, Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:27:17 If you have missed going to museums this past year, you are going to love this episode. Rabbi Hannah talks to Havurah member Susan Ades, Director of Smithsonian Exhibits. Susan works with museums across the Smithsonian, and has been in museum education for 30 years. She tells Rabbi Hannah about some of the powerful experiences that inspired her career. Rabbi Hannah also shares some thoughts for this Shabbat, on the eve of Passover. If you have missed going to museums this past year, you are going to love this episode. Rabbi Hannah talks to Havurah member Susan Ades, Director of Smithsonian Exhibits. Susan works with museums across the Smithsonian, and has been in museum education for 30 years. She tells Rabbi Hannah about some of the powerful experiences that inspired her career. Rabbi Hannah also shares some thoughts for this Shabbat, on the eve of Passover. no full 39 c4901298-2c28-43b3-9c29-0465cd74640f Havurahdcast #38 - Cheryl Shapiro, PhD (psychoeducational testing) Tue, 9 Mar 2021 08:56:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Cheryl Low, Cheryl Shapiro, Rabbi Hannah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-38-cheryl-shapiro-low-phd-psychoeducational-testing-UCvbZ8Sk Havurahdcast #38 - Cheryl Shapiro, PhD (psychoeducational testing) Cheryl Low, Cheryl Shapiro, Rabbi Hannah 00:14:23 When parents find their child struggling at school, they may end up at Havurah member Cheryl Shapiro's office. Cheryl is a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-educational testing. These are the assessment that help parents identify if their child has a learning difference, and if she or he does, how to address that difference so that their child can function better. Cheryl and Rabbi Hannah talk about the nuts and bolts of testing, learning differences, and the human brain. Rabbi Hannah also shares her thoughts on the current moment of "in-between." When parents find their child struggling at school, they may end up at Havurah member Cheryl Shapiro's office. Cheryl is a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-educational testing. These are the assessment that help parents identify if their child has a learning difference, and if she or he does, how to address that difference so that their child can function better. Cheryl and Rabbi Hannah talk about the nuts and bolts of testing, learning differences, and the human brain. Rabbi Hannah also shares her thoughts on the current moment of "in-between." adhd, learnings differences, learning disorders, psychoeducational testing no full 39 9e2aad81-ffa9-4cc0-a0d1-dfaa35e3e877 Havurahdcast #37 Annie Karni (White House Correspondent, New York Times) Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Jagoda, Annie Karni, Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-38-annie-karni-white-house-correspondent-new-york-times-v79z3hcX Havurahdcast #37 Annie Karni (White House Correspondent, New York Times) Jagoda, Annie Karni, Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:21:29 In episode 38, Rabbi Hannah speaks with Havurah member Annie Karni, the current White House correspondent for the New York Times, about what it's like to cover the Biden White House after four years of Trump Administration drama and chaos. Also, do Jews believe in Heaven? And tweeting about religion can be tricky. Rabbi Hannah shares her final thoughts on Stranger Things and Purim, and our closing music is Zum Gali Gali from the beautiful Elana Jagoda. In episode 38, Rabbi Hannah speaks with Havurah member Annie Karni, the current White House correspondent for the New York Times, about what it's like to cover the Biden White House after four years of Trump Administration drama and chaos. Also, do Jews believe in Heaven? And tweeting about religion can be tricky. Rabbi Hannah shares her final thoughts on Stranger Things and Purim, and our closing music is Zum Gali Gali from the beautiful Elana Jagoda. no full 38 8a3171e8-8ffe-454d-b5b1-e7da55508a66 Havurahdcast #36 - Julie Davis (New York Times Editor on covering Trump - and now Biden -- for the Times) Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:42:37 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Julie Davis) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-36-julie-davis-covering-trump-and-now-biden-for-the-new-york-times-OVnacTz0 Havurahdcast #36 - Julie Davis (New York Times Editor on covering Trump - and now Biden -- for the Times) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Julie Davis 00:33:43 In the episode, Rabbi Hannah catches up with Julie Davis, the Congressional Editor and former White House correspondent for the New York Times (and former Congressional correspondent). Rabbi Hannah asks Julie how her work and life has changed since Joe Biden became President, after four frenzied years of covering Donald Trump. Julie is also the co-author "Border Wars: Inside Trump's Assault on Immigration." In the episode, Rabbi Hannah catches up with Julie Davis, the Congressional Editor and former White House correspondent for the New York Times (and former Congressional correspondent). Rabbi Hannah asks Julie how her work and life has changed since Joe Biden became President, after four frenzied years of covering Donald Trump. Julie is also the co-author "Border Wars: Inside Trump's Assault on Immigration." border wars: inside trump's assault on immigration, new york times, rabbi hannah spiro, julie davis no full 36 cfdff252-e348-48c9-9cb6-d9f038594222 Havurahdcast #35 - Mark Sherman (Supreme Court reporter for the Associated Press) Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:19:05 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Aviva Chernick) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-35-mark-sherman-supreme-court-reporter-for-the-associated-press-N30iQtIp Havurahdcast #35 - Mark Sherman (Supreme Court reporter for the Associated Press) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Aviva Chernick 00:20:05 Before the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, Rabbi Hannah interviewed Havurah member Mark Sherman, a reporter who has been covering the Supreme Court for the last 14 years. He shares insights about his work, and a crazy story of work crashing into life: the moment he found out a Supreme Court justice passed, just minutes before his daughter was to become a bat mitzvah. This episode, while not directly connected to the events of the past week, highlights the critical work of journalists in our democracy. Rabbi Hannah ends the episode with reflections on the latest parshat. Our closing music is the amazing Aviva Chernick, performing Min Hameitzar. Enjoy! Before the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, Rabbi Hannah interviewed Havurah member Mark Sherman, a reporter who has been covering the Supreme Court for the last 14 years. He shares insights about his work, and a crazy story of work crashing into life: the moment he found out a Supreme Court justice passed, just minutes before his daughter was to become a bat mitzvah. This episode, while not directly connected to the events of the past week, highlights the critical work of journalists in our democracy. Rabbi Hannah ends the episode with reflections on the latest parshat. Our closing music is the amazing Aviva Chernick, performing Min Hameitzar. Enjoy! no full 35 fea294ae-0236-4cbd-96ba-8b7d8b1fc0a2 Havurahdcast #34 - Gregory Woodward (Home education) www.droppingsomeknowledge.com

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]]> Havurahdcast #34 - Gregory Woodward (Home education) Rabbi Hannah, Gregory Woodward 00:15:38 When the pandemic shut down school, Gregory Woodward took over the education of his two boys, ages 2 and 5. But even with his background as an teacher, he embraced the freedom of being at home to fashion his own curriculum. Which worked, and sometimes didn't, as he admits to Rabbi Hannah. He also started a blog, called www.droppingsomeknowledge.com. about education and parenting during the coronavirus. When the pandemic shut down school, Gregory Woodward took over the education of his two boys, ages 2 and 5. But even with his background as an teacher, he embraced the freedom of being at home to fashion his own curriculum. Which worked, and sometimes didn't, as he admits to Rabbi Hannah. He also started a blog, called www.droppingsomeknowledge.com. about education and parenting during the coronavirus. no full 34 19b84b76-2949-47e5-9e84-d90000ad6526 Havurahdcast #33 - Michael Svetlik (In Poland, A Life Transformed and Lives Created) The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

https://www.ifes.org/

Opening theme: Gather You Together (Hannah Spiro) 

Closing song: Ma'ariv Aravim (Hannah Spiro) 
 

 

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:17:33 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-33-michael-svetlik-in-poland-a-life-transformed-and-more-music-from-elana-jagoda-4k8sjeFn The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

https://www.ifes.org/

Opening theme: Gather You Together (Hannah Spiro) 

Closing song: Ma'ariv Aravim (Hannah Spiro) 
 

 

]]> Havurahdcast #33 - Michael Svetlik (In Poland, A Life Transformed and Lives Created) The Hill Havurah 00:13:43 Havurah member Michael Svetlik spent three years in Poland as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It was there that he met his wife, also a Peace Corps Volunteer, and found inspiration for his professional career, working with emerging democracies and elections. It also was in Poland that he committed himself to a Jewish life, and to raising Jewish children. Rabbi Hannah spoke to Michael about his experience. Havurah member Michael Svetlik spent three years in Poland as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It was there that he met his wife, also a Peace Corps Volunteer, and found inspiration for his professional career, working with emerging democracies and elections. It also was in Poland that he committed himself to a Jewish life, and to raising Jewish children. Rabbi Hannah spoke to Michael about his experience. no full 33 128b6e09-1ca4-48c2-8e3a-75eb6f945781 Havurahdcast #32 - Leslie Feder (The One to Ten Scale) and more Aviva Chernick! Wed, 2 Dec 2020 00:54:22 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah, Leslie Feder, Aviva Chernick) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-32-leslie-feder-the-one-to-ten-scale-and-more-aviva-chernick-QWgVh9kg Havurahdcast #32 - Leslie Feder (The One to Ten Scale) and more Aviva Chernick! Rabbi Hannah, Leslie Feder, Aviva Chernick 00:17:51 Havurah member and social worker Leslie Feder tells Rabbi Hannah about a communications tool she uses when she counsels couples in relationship therapy: the "one to ten scale." Then we'll hear another song from the soulful Aviva Chernick: "Buena Semana," sung in Ladino, is a traditional greeting in Sephardic communities at the conclusion of Shabbat, expressing hopes and desires for the sweetness of Shabbat to move into the week to come. Play it again on Saturday evening! Havurah member and social worker Leslie Feder tells Rabbi Hannah about a communications tool she uses when she counsels couples in relationship therapy: the "one to ten scale." Then we'll hear another song from the soulful Aviva Chernick: "Buena Semana," sung in Ladino, is a traditional greeting in Sephardic communities at the conclusion of Shabbat, expressing hopes and desires for the sweetness of Shabbat to move into the week to come. Play it again on Saturday evening! aviva chernick, buena semana yes full 32 aa0fba50-51d8-437b-9a12-b8e720d8e94f Havurahdcast #31 - Becca Epstein (The Chaos Slayer) and music from Josh Warshawsky https://joshwarshawsky.com/

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]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:28:45 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Becca Epstein, rebecca Epstein, Josh Warshawsky) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahcast-31-becca-epstein-the-chaos-slayer-and-music-from-josh-warshawsky-xeyCDr_1 https://joshwarshawsky.com/

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]]> Havurahdcast #31 - Becca Epstein (The Chaos Slayer) and music from Josh Warshawsky Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Becca Epstein, rebecca Epstein, Josh Warshawsky 00:28:40 Some people like being out front calling for change. Others wield their power behind the scenes. This week, Havurah member Becca Epstein, a consultant and coach to social justice organizations and their leaders, talks with Rabbi Hannah about how she trims the chaos out of progressive nonprofits to help them become more effective. Then, another selection from Rabbi Hannah's playlist: Josh Warshawsky's "Echoes in the Valley." Some people like being out front calling for change. Others wield their power behind the scenes. This week, Havurah member Becca Epstein, a consultant and coach to social justice organizations and their leaders, talks with Rabbi Hannah about how she trims the chaos out of progressive nonprofits to help them become more effective. Then, another selection from Rabbi Hannah's playlist: Josh Warshawsky's "Echoes in the Valley." no full 31 ea4d3bcc-4299-4921-aba9-b10c91fa8ca1 Havurahdcast #30 Maya Ajmera (Jain, Jewish and Southern, and the Moment of Obligation) and Music from Elana Jagoda https://globalfundforchildren.org

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]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:06:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Elana Jagoda, Maya Ajmera, Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-30-maya-ajmera-jain-jewish-and-southern-moments-of-obligation-and-music-from-elana-jagoda-tX9ZXfGg https://globalfundforchildren.org

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www.sciencenews.org

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]]> Havurahdcast #30 Maya Ajmera (Jain, Jewish and Southern, and the Moment of Obligation) and Music from Elana Jagoda Elana Jagoda, Maya Ajmera, Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:20:26 In episode #30, Rabbi Hannah interviews Havurah member Maya Ajmera, the President and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public. Maya grew up in North Carolina, the daughter of Jain Indian Immigrants. She talks about growing up Jain, in the South, but in a global university community that included Jewish neighbors who became close friends. She talks about the moment that moved her to start, at age 24, the nonprofit Global Fund For Children. Then.... this week's musical highlight! Oseh Shalom by composer, performer and prayer leader Elana Jagoda, Thanks to Maya AND Elana. In episode #30, Rabbi Hannah interviews Havurah member Maya Ajmera, the President and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public. Maya grew up in North Carolina, the daughter of Jain Indian Immigrants. She talks about growing up Jain, in the South, but in a global university community that included Jewish neighbors who became close friends. She talks about the moment that moved her to start, at age 24, the nonprofit Global Fund For Children. Then.... this week's musical highlight! Oseh Shalom by composer, performer and prayer leader Elana Jagoda, Thanks to Maya AND Elana. no full 30 a33ec458-ed22-437c-b621-d4b3b2e142ce Havurahdcast #29 - Keri Linas (Child Psychologist) and new music from Aviva Chernick! http://avivachernick.com/

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2020 22:18:46 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Aviva Chernick, Keri Linas, Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-29-keri-linas-child-psychologist-lCawULZh http://avivachernick.com/

]]> Havurahdcast #29 - Keri Linas (Child Psychologist) and new music from Aviva Chernick! Aviva Chernick, Keri Linas, Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:22:57 Episode #29 contains a special treat, one that we hope to make a regular feature. First, you'll hear Rabbi Hannah's superbly well-timed interview with the insightful and experienced child psychologist Keri Linas. It was recorded just before election day but remains relevant. Then... we bring you, for the first time, music from the talented Jewish-Canadian artist Aviva Chernick. This is the first time we are featuring new musicians and we'll be introducing you to more of the music Rabbi Hannah loves to listen to herself. Episode #29 contains a special treat, one that we hope to make a regular feature. First, you'll hear Rabbi Hannah's superbly well-timed interview with the insightful and experienced child psychologist Keri Linas. It was recorded just before election day but remains relevant. Then... we bring you, for the first time, music from the talented Jewish-Canadian artist Aviva Chernick. This is the first time we are featuring new musicians and we'll be introducing you to more of the music Rabbi Hannah loves to listen to herself. no full 29 2186f0a0-269d-4399-91ea-cd9e2aea2d8e Havurahdcast #28 - Ken Eisner (Navigating Interfaith Marriage, Working at Amazon) https://ritualwell.org/ritual/voting-prayer

Voting Prayer

By Rabbi David Mevorach Seidenberg

This prayer, originally published in 2008, is updated for the 2020 election. Download the PDF at the bottom of the page for the prayer in Hebrew, English and transliteration.

Behold, I am intending through my vote / through my prayer
to seek peace for this country, as it is written (Jer. 29:7):
“Seek the peace of the city where I cause you to roam
and pray for her to YHVH (Adonai/God),
for in her peace you all will have peace.”
May it be Your will, YHVH, that votes be counted faithfully,
and may You count my vote as if I had fulfilled this verse
with all my power.

May You give a listening heart to whomever we elect
and may it be good in Your eyes to raise for us a good government
that will bring healing, justice and peace to all living in this land
and to all the world, and upon Jerusalem,
a government that will honor the image of God
in all humanity and in Creation,
for rulership is Yours.

Just as I have participated / Just as I will participate in the election,
so may I merit to do good works and to repair the world
through all my efforts,
and through the act of… [add your pledge]… which I pledge to do
on behalf of all living creatures,
in remembrance of the covenant of Noah’s waters
to protect and to not destroy the earth and her plenitude.

** Give to all the peoples of this country the strength and the will to pursue righteousness and to seek peace as a unified force to uproot racism and violence and to make healing, good life and peace flourish here and throughout the world and fulfill for us the verse (Ps. 90:17): “May the pleasure of Adonai our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; make the work of our hands endure.”

Special paragraph for 2020 election based on Birkat Haminim, which can be added at ** before "Give to all the peoples..."

Tear out tyranny and despotism, ruin those who cheat and deceive,
upend and overthrow those who oppress the vulnerable.
Make the reign of the arrogant disappear from the land,
and pulverize the plans of those who attack democracy.
Obstruct them, humble them, and bring on their downfall, soon, in our days.

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 04:59:04 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Ken Eisner, Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-28-ken-eisner-amazon-director-navigating-interfaith-marriage-oBD4_G1I https://ritualwell.org/ritual/voting-prayer

Voting Prayer

By Rabbi David Mevorach Seidenberg

This prayer, originally published in 2008, is updated for the 2020 election. Download the PDF at the bottom of the page for the prayer in Hebrew, English and transliteration.

Behold, I am intending through my vote / through my prayer
to seek peace for this country, as it is written (Jer. 29:7):
“Seek the peace of the city where I cause you to roam
and pray for her to YHVH (Adonai/God),
for in her peace you all will have peace.”
May it be Your will, YHVH, that votes be counted faithfully,
and may You count my vote as if I had fulfilled this verse
with all my power.

May You give a listening heart to whomever we elect
and may it be good in Your eyes to raise for us a good government
that will bring healing, justice and peace to all living in this land
and to all the world, and upon Jerusalem,
a government that will honor the image of God
in all humanity and in Creation,
for rulership is Yours.

Just as I have participated / Just as I will participate in the election,
so may I merit to do good works and to repair the world
through all my efforts,
and through the act of… [add your pledge]… which I pledge to do
on behalf of all living creatures,
in remembrance of the covenant of Noah’s waters
to protect and to not destroy the earth and her plenitude.

** Give to all the peoples of this country the strength and the will to pursue righteousness and to seek peace as a unified force to uproot racism and violence and to make healing, good life and peace flourish here and throughout the world and fulfill for us the verse (Ps. 90:17): “May the pleasure of Adonai our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; make the work of our hands endure.”

Special paragraph for 2020 election based on Birkat Haminim, which can be added at ** before "Give to all the peoples..."

Tear out tyranny and despotism, ruin those who cheat and deceive,
upend and overthrow those who oppress the vulnerable.
Make the reign of the arrogant disappear from the land,
and pulverize the plans of those who attack democracy.
Obstruct them, humble them, and bring on their downfall, soon, in our days.

]]> Havurahdcast #28 - Ken Eisner (Navigating Interfaith Marriage, Working at Amazon) Ken Eisner, Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:28:33 Havurah member Ken Eisner talks to Rabbi Hannah about his work as Director of Worldwide Education Programs for Amazon Web Services. The two also talk about Eisner's marriage to a devout Catholic, and how as Jew he grapples with Jesus. Rabbi Hannah also recites a powerful prayer for Election Day. (link and poem in episode notes) Havurah member Ken Eisner talks to Rabbi Hannah about his work as Director of Worldwide Education Programs for Amazon Web Services. The two also talk about Eisner's marriage to a devout Catholic, and how as Jew he grapples with Jesus. Rabbi Hannah also recites a powerful prayer for Election Day. (link and poem in episode notes) interfaith marriage, amazon web services, amazon worldwide education programs no full 28 118901e8-3113-43d6-86a5-e3a906c49740 Havurahdcast #27 - Kim Fellner (Writer, Child of Holocaust Survivors, Labor Organizer) https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2020/10/01/kindertransport-children-holocaust-memories/ideas/essay/

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:16:31 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-27-kim-fellner-writer-child-of-holocaust-survivors-labor-organizer-3GCLlQwi https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2020/10/01/kindertransport-children-holocaust-memories/ideas/essay/

]]> Havurahdcast #27 - Kim Fellner (Writer, Child of Holocaust Survivors, Labor Organizer) The Hill Havurah 00:24:48 In Episode #27 of the Hill Havurahdcast. Rabbi Hannah talks to writer and labor organizer Kim Fellner. Fellner travelled to Germany recently to visit the town where her mother was born, and fled on a Kindertransport to England in order to escape the Nazis. Fellner's father also escaped the Nazi's. Fellner focuses on her mother's story in an article she published online, and talks to Rabbi Hannah about that article, and also growing up as the child of two Holocaust survivors. In Episode #27 of the Hill Havurahdcast. Rabbi Hannah talks to writer and labor organizer Kim Fellner. Fellner travelled to Germany recently to visit the town where her mother was born, and fled on a Kindertransport to England in order to escape the Nazis. Fellner's father also escaped the Nazi's. Fellner focuses on her mother's story in an article she published online, and talks to Rabbi Hannah about that article, and also growing up as the child of two Holocaust survivors. no full 27 8f4cebb7-3a6d-4027-bcf7-1c15b1de68d2 Havurahdcast #26 - Elyse Genderson (Sommelier and Purveyor of Fine Wines & Spirits) Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:07:19 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Elyse Genderson) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-26-elyse-genderson-sommelier-and-purveyor-of-fine-wines-spirits-GDZgLswk Havurahdcast #26 - Elyse Genderson (Sommelier and Purveyor of Fine Wines & Spirits) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Elyse Genderson 00:19:06 In Episode #26. Rabbi Hannah indulges in wine talk with Elyse Genderson, fourth generation owner of the renowned wine and spirits store, Schneider's of Capitol Hill. Elyse talks about the store's history, her own path into the industry, her return to a more active Jewish life, and she also offers tips for fall wine buying. Then Rabbi Hannah shares her own thoughts on this week's Parsha, Parshat Noach. It's not Noah's Ark, but the Tower of Babel story that has Rabbi Hannah wondering.... In Episode #26. Rabbi Hannah indulges in wine talk with Elyse Genderson, fourth generation owner of the renowned wine and spirits store, Schneider's of Capitol Hill. Elyse talks about the store's history, her own path into the industry, her return to a more active Jewish life, and she also offers tips for fall wine buying. Then Rabbi Hannah shares her own thoughts on this week's Parsha, Parshat Noach. It's not Noah's Ark, but the Tower of Babel story that has Rabbi Hannah wondering.... schneider's of capitol hill no full 26 8c73eaf0-725d-4819-86a6-7feb505d9574 Havurahdcast #25 - Steve Lickteig and Barrie Hardymon (Media Life) Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:09:55 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-25-steve-lickteig-and-barrie-hardymon-le__E8uD Havurahdcast #25 - Steve Lickteig and Barrie Hardymon (Media Life) Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:44:54 In episode #25, Rabbi Hannah talks to veteran journalists Barrie Hardymon and Steve Lickteig about their work at NBC and NPR, podcasting and media life and spirituality, and being a news filter for their young kids. In episode #25, Rabbi Hannah talks to veteran journalists Barrie Hardymon and Steve Lickteig about their work at NBC and NPR, podcasting and media life and spirituality, and being a news filter for their young kids. no full 25 49c17555-818f-4b11-904b-c04e6ec19ad8 Havurahdcast #24 - Eric Emanuel (Surviving Cancer with Grace and Humor) Here is the link to the tweet Rabbi Hannah mentions in her remarks at the end of the episode.   https://twitter.com/butsh_feygele/status/1312607255284666368/photo/1

 

]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 02:15:09 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah, Eric Emanuel) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-24-eric-emanuel-surviving-cancer-with-grace-and-humor-fcByFQRo Here is the link to the tweet Rabbi Hannah mentions in her remarks at the end of the episode.   https://twitter.com/butsh_feygele/status/1312607255284666368/photo/1

 

]]> Havurahdcast #24 - Eric Emanuel (Surviving Cancer with Grace and Humor) Rabbi Hannah, Eric Emanuel 00:23:51 Havurah member and urologist Eric Emanuel has spent his career healing others. Then he discovered he had cancer. He spoke to Rabbi Hannah - candidly, movingly, and humorously - about his journey from symptoms to diagnosis, then from treatment to recovery. Havurah member and urologist Eric Emanuel has spent his career healing others. Then he discovered he had cancer. He spoke to Rabbi Hannah - candidly, movingly, and humorously - about his journey from symptoms to diagnosis, then from treatment to recovery. hannah spiro, cancer survivor, hill havurah no full 24 01c9b504-03ac-4d07-8b9a-60ed4986baae Havurahdcast #23 - Zoe Gutterman (Zoom The Midwife!) Thu, 1 Oct 2020 23:44:27 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Zoe Gutterman, Jessica Smith) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-23-zoe-gutterman-zoom-the-midwife-7t6Y0qcE Havurahdcast #23 - Zoe Gutterman (Zoom The Midwife!) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Zoe Gutterman, Jessica Smith 00:21:58 In this episode, Rabbi Hannah interviews Havurah member and certified nurse-midwife Zoe Gutterman. Zoe works at Unity Health Care, as well as Howard University Labor and Delivery Unit. and she teaches at Georgetown University. She talks to Rabbi Hannah about how she started her career in midwifery, how social justice issues shape her approach to midwifery, and what it's like to be a midwife in the age of Covid. In this episode, Rabbi Hannah interviews Havurah member and certified nurse-midwife Zoe Gutterman. Zoe works at Unity Health Care, as well as Howard University Labor and Delivery Unit. and she teaches at Georgetown University. She talks to Rabbi Hannah about how she started her career in midwifery, how social justice issues shape her approach to midwifery, and what it's like to be a midwife in the age of Covid. midwifery, unity health care, midwife no full 23 390dab9a-3dad-4aaa-b803-b12ffaef0a40 Havurahdcast #22 - Elizabeth Dranitzke (Photographing A Community) PHOTO CREDIT: Elizabeth Dranitzke/Photopia 

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:24:14 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Elizabeth Dranitzke) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-22-elizabeth-dranitzke-photographing-a-community-2Gkdb8kD PHOTO CREDIT: Elizabeth Dranitzke/Photopia 

]]> Havurahdcast #22 - Elizabeth Dranitzke (Photographing A Community) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Elizabeth Dranitzke 00:21:57 In Episode #22, Rabbi Hannah talks to a photographer who has been capturing Capitol Hill in photos for almost 20 years. Elizabeth Dranitzke, who grew up on Capitol Hill herself, talks about her work, how it has changed because of the pandemic, and the impact her Covid-era photography has had on the community. In Episode #22, Rabbi Hannah talks to a photographer who has been capturing Capitol Hill in photos for almost 20 years. Elizabeth Dranitzke, who grew up on Capitol Hill herself, talks about her work, how it has changed because of the pandemic, and the impact her Covid-era photography has had on the community. photopia dc, ward 6 mutual aid, serve your city, photopia no full 22 9479f86d-16b5-4d08-815d-66e28443cebf Havurahdcast #21 - Jody Tick (COO, Capital Area Food Bank) For information on how to donate or volunteer at the Capital Area Food Bank: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:50:02 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Jody Tick, Rabbi Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-21-jody-tick-coo-capital-area-food-bank-GyLB3Sib For information on how to donate or volunteer at the Capital Area Food Bank: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

]]> Havurahdcast #21 - Jody Tick (COO, Capital Area Food Bank) Jody Tick, Rabbi Hannah Spiro 00:29:55 Jody Tick is Rabbi Hannah's guest on Episode #21. As COO of the Capital Area Food Bank, the largest food provider for food-insecure people in the DMV, Jody has a really important perspective. She talks to Rabbi Hannah about feeding the hungry in the age of Covid, and how food distribution has changed, and how people can support the food bank (and their neighbors who rely on the Food Bank). She also talks about how remote learning is going for her sons, one of whom has special needs. Jody Tick is Rabbi Hannah's guest on Episode #21. As COO of the Capital Area Food Bank, the largest food provider for food-insecure people in the DMV, Jody has a really important perspective. She talks to Rabbi Hannah about feeding the hungry in the age of Covid, and how food distribution has changed, and how people can support the food bank (and their neighbors who rely on the Food Bank). She also talks about how remote learning is going for her sons, one of whom has special needs. capital area food bank, hill havurah no full 21 b6723c24-c011-495a-8214-4f3a733f3f54 Havurahdcast #20 - U.S. Representative Brad Sherman Wed, 9 Sep 2020 11:53:43 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Brad Sherman) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-20-us-representative-brad-sherman-d-ca-VWzDJzW5 Havurahdcast #20 - U.S. Representative Brad Sherman Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Brad Sherman 00:22:49 Havurah member Brad Sherman joins Rabbi Hannah in this episode of the Havurahdcast, and talks about splitting his time between his family in DC and his Congressional district in Southern California, the Trump presidency, foreign affairs and what Rep Sherman thinks will happen this November. Havurah member Brad Sherman joins Rabbi Hannah in this episode of the Havurahdcast, and talks about splitting his time between his family in DC and his Congressional district in Southern California, the Trump presidency, foreign affairs and what Rep Sherman thinks will happen this November. no full 20 b09dc398-3a20-4259-8929-931f09ad42b6 Havurahdcast #19 What Will Yavneh Look Like This Year? Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-19-what-will-yavneh-look-like-this-year-JAXFPbzn Havurahdcast #19 What Will Yavneh Look Like This Year? The Hill Havurah 00:30:24 This is a special episode about what Yavneh will look like this year, since many parents are wondering how online Hebrew school will work. To talk about this, Rabbi Hannah gathered the Hill Havurah's Rabbi Educator Julie Gordon, as well as several Yavneh teachers AND our new Special Education teacher! They'll talk about their plans to teach, interact with students, and even take advantage of the online format, to build Jewish community, This is a special episode about what Yavneh will look like this year, since many parents are wondering how online Hebrew school will work. To talk about this, Rabbi Hannah gathered the Hill Havurah's Rabbi Educator Julie Gordon, as well as several Yavneh teachers AND our new Special Education teacher! They'll talk about their plans to teach, interact with students, and even take advantage of the online format, to build Jewish community, no full 19 5d59d35a-64bd-47d4-9c33-1117569cee25 Havurahdcast #18 Patti Kolb and Rachel Breitman (School Opening This Fall) Tue, 4 Aug 2020 19:01:39 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Patti Kolb, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Rachel Breitman) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-18-patti-kolb-and-rachel-breitman-school-opening-this-fall-HuXAeiu_ Havurahdcast #18 Patti Kolb and Rachel Breitman (School Opening This Fall) Patti Kolb, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Rachel Breitman 00:32:51 In this episode, Rabbi Hannah talks to two experienced educators about the daunting issue of school openings. Havurah members Patti Kolb and Rachel Breitman both work at Washington Latin Public Charter School, and bring their administrative, teaching, and parenting/grandparenting insights to the conversation. In this episode, Rabbi Hannah talks to two experienced educators about the daunting issue of school openings. Havurah members Patti Kolb and Rachel Breitman both work at Washington Latin Public Charter School, and bring their administrative, teaching, and parenting/grandparenting insights to the conversation. online learning, washington latin public charter school, coronovirus, remote learning, virtual learning, school opening, virtual classroom, hill havurah no full 18 8b077728-ee98-4c03-a963-304de9d1f3da Havurahdcast #17 Chris Jaikaran (Our Newest Board Member, and a Poem For Tisha b'Av) Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:44:25 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Daniel Olson, Rabbi Hannah, Chris Jaikaran, Rabbi Benjamin Goldberg) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-17-chris-jaikaran-our-newest-board-member-and-a-poem-for-tisha-bav-Aq9qZt66 Havurahdcast #17 Chris Jaikaran (Our Newest Board Member, and a Poem For Tisha b'Av) Daniel Olson, Rabbi Hannah, Chris Jaikaran, Rabbi Benjamin Goldberg 00:20:09 In this midsummer episode, Rabbi Hannah interviews the Hill Havurah's newest elected Board member Chris Jaikaran - baseball fan, cybersecurity analyst, and one of many interfaith family members in the Havurah. Chris tells Rabbi Hannah about growing up in his own interfaith family in Guyana, and answers Rabbi Hannah with her own internet privacy questions. After talking to Chris, Rabbi Hannah marks this saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Tisha B'av (July 29-30), by reciting the entirety of a contemporary poem written for Tisha B'Av in the age of this pandemic: Eli Tsiyon v’Areha — Coronavirus, by Daniel Olson & Rabbi Benjamin Goldberg. In this midsummer episode, Rabbi Hannah interviews the Hill Havurah's newest elected Board member Chris Jaikaran - baseball fan, cybersecurity analyst, and one of many interfaith family members in the Havurah. Chris tells Rabbi Hannah about growing up in his own interfaith family in Guyana, and answers Rabbi Hannah with her own internet privacy questions. After talking to Chris, Rabbi Hannah marks this saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Tisha B'av (July 29-30), by reciting the entirety of a contemporary poem written for Tisha B'Av in the age of this pandemic: Eli Tsiyon v’Areha — Coronavirus, by Daniel Olson & Rabbi Benjamin Goldberg. daniel olson, eli tsiyon v’areha — coronavirus, tisha b'av, rabbi benjamin goldberg, hill havurah no full 17 e1e4021a-813f-4f09-a19d-45ab6d20b63f Havurahdcast #16 - Aaron Hiller (The President's Impeachment) Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:49:45 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Aaron Hiller, Jessica Smith) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-16-aaron-hiller-the-presidents-impeachment-Gp2dyBfC Havurahdcast #16 - Aaron Hiller (The President's Impeachment) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Aaron Hiller, Jessica Smith 00:25:17 As Deputy Chief Counsel for the House Judiciary Committee, Havurah member Aaron Hiller had a front row seat to the historic hearings to impeach President Trump. He worked closely with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler on the proceedings, and opens up to Rabbi Hannah about that time, how he balanced working the impeachment hearings with his family life, and his Jewish upbringing. Aaron's 4th grade son Joey zooms in from Massachusetts, where he is staying with his grandparents, to chat with Rabbi Hannah about his golf game and his thoughts about school this fall. As Deputy Chief Counsel for the House Judiciary Committee, Havurah member Aaron Hiller had a front row seat to the historic hearings to impeach President Trump. He worked closely with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler on the proceedings, and opens up to Rabbi Hannah about that time, how he balanced working the impeachment hearings with his family life, and his Jewish upbringing. Aaron's 4th grade son Joey zooms in from Massachusetts, where he is staying with his grandparents, to chat with Rabbi Hannah about his golf game and his thoughts about school this fall. aaron hiller, impeachment, impeachment hearings, hill havurah no full 16 cb227344-fe35-4060-9410-501115afa68b Havurahdcast #15 - Rebekah Sobel (Capital Jewish Museum) Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:46:07 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Hannah Spiro, Rebekah Sobel, Jessica Smith) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-15-rebekah-sobel-capital-jewish-museum-ra6YCXfH Havurahdcast #15 - Rebekah Sobel (Capital Jewish Museum) Hannah Spiro, Rebekah Sobel, Jessica Smith 00:19:58 Rabbi Hannah has the inside scoop on the new Jewish museum set to open in DC in 2022! Turns The Hill Havurah's very own Rebekah Sobel is Director of Interpretation at the soon-to-open Capital Jewish Museum (https://capitaljewishmuseum.org), which will document stories of Jewish life in DC and is currently collecting items and stories. Rabbi Hannah asks Rebekah about her work, and also her experience at the Holocaust Museum, where Rebekah worked for ten years before joining the Capital Jewish Museum. Rabbi Hannah has the inside scoop on the new Jewish museum set to open in DC in 2022! Turns The Hill Havurah's very own Rebekah Sobel is Director of Interpretation at the soon-to-open Capital Jewish Museum (https://capitaljewishmuseum.org), which will document stories of Jewish life in DC and is currently collecting items and stories. Rabbi Hannah asks Rebekah about her work, and also her experience at the Holocaust Museum, where Rebekah worked for ten years before joining the Capital Jewish Museum. holocaust museum, hannah spiro, rebekah sobel, capital jewish museum no full 15 be723d43-7ba9-4cd6-94b8-86edba77f268 Havurahdcast #14 - Joe Hurowitz (The Mercy Alliance) Follow Joe's band The Mercy Alliance and you can hear the band's INSTAGRAM LIVE show -- July 18 6pm

 

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2020 15:15:56 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Joe Hurowitz, Jessica Smith, Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-14-joe-hurowitz-the-mercy-alliance-BD_rdMxx Follow Joe's band The Mercy Alliance and you can hear the band's INSTAGRAM LIVE show -- July 18 6pm

 

]]> Havurahdcast #14 - Joe Hurowitz (The Mercy Alliance) Joe Hurowitz, Jessica Smith, Hannah Spiro 00:20:50 Rabbi Hannah is back from a week's break in the woods of West Virginia! In Episode #14, our musician-composer-rabbi interviews indie rock singer-songwriter, and Havurah member, Joe Hurowitz, who leads the band The Mercy Alliance. Joe talks about his music, his Judaism, and his daughter Maddie, who is preparing for her batmitzvah and is also joins Rabbi Hannah on this episode to talk about that. Rabbi Hannah is back from a week's break in the woods of West Virginia! In Episode #14, our musician-composer-rabbi interviews indie rock singer-songwriter, and Havurah member, Joe Hurowitz, who leads the band The Mercy Alliance. Joe talks about his music, his Judaism, and his daughter Maddie, who is preparing for her batmitzvah and is also joins Rabbi Hannah on this episode to talk about that. the mercy alliance, joe rathbone, judaism, havurahdcast, hill havurah no full 14 a83c4618-621a-4be9-9469-5e677b3b31f0 Havurahdcast #13 - Sarah Burford (Art and Motherhood) You can see the images Rabbi Hannah refers to, and more of Sarah's work, on Instagram   @sarahmburford

And here is the online artist-in-residency in motherhood collective Sarah talks about: http://www.artistresidencyinmotherhood.com 

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:48:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Hannah Spiro, Jessica Smith, Sarah Burford) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-13-sarah-burford-artist-mother-vlwLgfYN You can see the images Rabbi Hannah refers to, and more of Sarah's work, on Instagram   @sarahmburford

And here is the online artist-in-residency in motherhood collective Sarah talks about: http://www.artistresidencyinmotherhood.com 

]]> Havurahdcast #13 - Sarah Burford (Art and Motherhood) Hannah Spiro, Jessica Smith, Sarah Burford 00:20:18 In episode #13, Rabbi Hannah Zooms with Havurah member and artist Sarah Burford to ask how she finds the space to pursue her art while parenting a young toddler. Sarah's artwork includes the signature Tree Of Life image for this podcast, though Rabbi Hannah asks her about her dramatic collages. Sarah also shares some thoughts on how her Judaism informs her art, and a late-life discovery about her Latvian family and World War II. In episode #13, Rabbi Hannah Zooms with Havurah member and artist Sarah Burford to ask how she finds the space to pursue her art while parenting a young toddler. Sarah's artwork includes the signature Tree Of Life image for this podcast, though Rabbi Hannah asks her about her dramatic collages. Sarah also shares some thoughts on how her Judaism informs her art, and a late-life discovery about her Latvian family and World War II. http://www.artistresidencyinmotherhood.com/, sarah burford, hill havurah no full 13 02974c64-34a3-4b31-81f5-de126d4ae03a Havurahdcast #12 - Katya Hoppe and Jillian Best Adler (social isolation and talking to kids about racism) Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:41:38 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Jillian Best Adler, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Katya Adler, Jessica Smith) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-12-katya-hoppe-and-jillian-best-adler-social-isolation-and-talking-to-kids-about-racism-I2OrCuSh Havurahdcast #12 - Katya Hoppe and Jillian Best Adler (social isolation and talking to kids about racism) Jillian Best Adler, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Katya Adler, Jessica Smith 00:24:53 In Episode #12, Rabbi Hannah talks to Havurah member Katya Hoppe about how to protect yourself against the physically toxic effects of social isolation, and her own struggles with living alone. Katya has been part of the Havurah's effort to reach out and call every member, to check in and see how they are doing. Then, Rabbi Hannah chats with her friend and child development expert Jillian Best Adler about how to talk to young kids about George Floyd, police brutality, and racism. Rabbi Hannah reached out after seeing Jillian talk with her own 5-year-old son, in this Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/100012209014313/videos/978240022592956 In Episode #12, Rabbi Hannah talks to Havurah member Katya Hoppe about how to protect yourself against the physically toxic effects of social isolation, and her own struggles with living alone. Katya has been part of the Havurah's effort to reach out and call every member, to check in and see how they are doing. Then, Rabbi Hannah chats with her friend and child development expert Jillian Best Adler about how to talk to young kids about George Floyd, police brutality, and racism. Rabbi Hannah reached out after seeing Jillian talk with her own 5-year-old son, in this Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/100012209014313/videos/978240022592956 talking to young kids about racism, hannah spiro, racism, social isolation, hill havurah no full 12 76570ff3-0a2d-40eb-ab9e-e76892774f0f Havurahdcast #11 - Jonathan Make and Catherine Sherman (a journalist's self-censorship and why I - a teenager - am protesting) Tue, 9 Jun 2020 16:56:54 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-11-jonathan-make-and-catherine-sherman-gjAx_cxJ Havurahdcast #11 - Jonathan Make and Catherine Sherman (a journalist's self-censorship and why I - a teenager - am protesting) The Hill Havurah 00:23:40 In this episode, Rabbi Hannah talks with Havurah member Jonathan Make. Jonathan is Executive Editor of Communications Daily, which covers the telecoms and media industry. Rabbi Hannah ask him how journalists in these emotional times can remain neutral and how they express their personal views, if they can at all. Jonathan also talks about how - given all he knows about the industry - he manages his son's internet use. Then Rabbi Hannah listens to another guest, who is being completely public about her personal and political views: Catherine Sherman is a rising senior at Washington Latin Public Charter School and has been attending the recent Black Lives Matters protests in Washington D.C. In this episode, Rabbi Hannah talks with Havurah member Jonathan Make. Jonathan is Executive Editor of Communications Daily, which covers the telecoms and media industry. Rabbi Hannah ask him how journalists in these emotional times can remain neutral and how they express their personal views, if they can at all. Jonathan also talks about how - given all he knows about the industry - he manages his son's internet use. Then Rabbi Hannah listens to another guest, who is being completely public about her personal and political views: Catherine Sherman is a rising senior at Washington Latin Public Charter School and has been attending the recent Black Lives Matters protests in Washington D.C. no full 11 682bc1dd-5d2c-4912-8e69-e0a8d513ac98 Havurahdcast #10 - Brenda Richardson and Sig Cohen (Cross River Dialogue) Tue, 2 Jun 2020 19:02:02 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-brenda-richardson-and-sig-cohen-cross-river-dialogue-CU_kL6O3 Havurahdcast #10 - Brenda Richardson and Sig Cohen (Cross River Dialogue) The Hill Havurah 00:29:53 In this Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah interviews Havurah member (and founder) Sig Cohen, and Brenda Richardson. The two belong to the Cross River Dialogue, a circle of African American and Jewish community builders from both sides of the Anacostia River who meet regularly to share experiences, find common ground, and support each other. This interview was recorded before the social unrest exploded across the country, but while the conversation starts with the pandemic, it quickly shifts to deeper issues that come up in the Dialogue: police brutality, and social inequity, and the importance of building relationships and trust across lines of race and social class. The Havurahdcast is edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Rabbi Hannah Spiro. In this Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah interviews Havurah member (and founder) Sig Cohen, and Brenda Richardson. The two belong to the Cross River Dialogue, a circle of African American and Jewish community builders from both sides of the Anacostia River who meet regularly to share experiences, find common ground, and support each other. This interview was recorded before the social unrest exploded across the country, but while the conversation starts with the pandemic, it quickly shifts to deeper issues that come up in the Dialogue: police brutality, and social inequity, and the importance of building relationships and trust across lines of race and social class. The Havurahdcast is edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Rabbi Hannah Spiro. no full 10 a4bc2f61-eba1-4c26-8611-ff0de77cdcc8 Havurahdcast #9 - Adam Ruben (how we pulled off a virtual bar mitzvah, and pandemic stimulus checks) Tue, 26 May 2020 18:11:11 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Adam Ruben, Jessica Smith) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-9-adam-ruben-d94guWj5 Havurahdcast #9 - Adam Ruben (how we pulled off a virtual bar mitzvah, and pandemic stimulus checks) Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Adam Ruben, Jessica Smith 00:24:00 Want to know how to pull off a Zoom Bar/Bat/B'nai Mitzvah? In this week’s episode of the Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah speaks with Havurah member Adam Ruben about his sons' recent B’nai Mitzvah, which required tough decisions and creative thinking. Adam is Campaign Director for the Economic Security Project, a non profit that’s been involved on the stimulus check programs coming from Congress, so Rabbi Hannah asks him about his work, and his insights into stimulus politics. Want to know how to pull off a Zoom Bar/Bat/B'nai Mitzvah? In this week’s episode of the Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah speaks with Havurah member Adam Ruben about his sons' recent B’nai Mitzvah, which required tough decisions and creative thinking. Adam is Campaign Director for the Economic Security Project, a non profit that’s been involved on the stimulus check programs coming from Congress, so Rabbi Hannah asks him about his work, and his insights into stimulus politics. virtual bar mitzvah, zoom bar mitzvah, economic security project, virtual b'nai mitzvah, stimulus, adam ruben, hill havurah no full 9 e9d5eb41-3437-4cd2-be59-9d092e624fe6 Havurahdcast #8 - Rachel Usdan (engineer-turned-full-time-gun control activist) Tue, 19 May 2020 20:39:37 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Jessica Smith, Sarah Burford, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Rachel Usdan) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hill-havurahdcast-IF4KXQhF Havurahdcast #8 - Rachel Usdan (engineer-turned-full-time-gun control activist) Jessica Smith, Sarah Burford, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Rachel Usdan 00:20:08 Rabbi Hannah Spiro is back with another episode of the Hill Havurahdcast, her weekly chat with Havurah members about life, work, the pandemic and spirituality. This week, Rabbi Hannah talks to Rachel Usdan, a structural engineer who left her job to become a full-time volunteer activist, and is now the DC Chapter Leader of Moms Demand Action, the anti-gun violence organization. Rachel talks to Rabbi Hannah about her decision to change course, her own connections to gun violence, and growing up Jewish in Squirrel Hill, PA site of the 2018 synagogue shooting. Rachel's 8-year-old makes a cameo, to test out his best jokes, and Rabbi Hannah offers some thoughts on the roots of Tikkun Olam. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram Rabbi Hannah Spiro is back with another episode of the Hill Havurahdcast, her weekly chat with Havurah members about life, work, the pandemic and spirituality. This week, Rabbi Hannah talks to Rachel Usdan, a structural engineer who left her job to become a full-time volunteer activist, and is now the DC Chapter Leader of Moms Demand Action, the anti-gun violence organization. Rachel talks to Rabbi Hannah about her decision to change course, her own connections to gun violence, and growing up Jewish in Squirrel Hill, PA site of the 2018 synagogue shooting. Rachel's 8-year-old makes a cameo, to test out his best jokes, and Rabbi Hannah offers some thoughts on the roots of Tikkun Olam. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram gun violence, jewish, activism, judaism, moms demand action, tikkun olam, hill havurah no full 8 fafbeb8c-b502-4aaf-9e3f-cdf0a9bd3200 Havurahdcast #7 - David Drucker (senior political correspondent on politics, working with kids at home) Tue, 12 May 2020 14:51:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hill-havurahdcast-david-drucker-9kruMu4g Havurahdcast #7 - David Drucker (senior political correspondent on politics, working with kids at home) The Hill Havurah 00:20:02 In episode #7, Rabbi Hannah talks to Havurah member David Drucker, dad to two young boys and Senior Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner. David talks to Rabbi Hannah about growing up Jewish in Malibu, CA, the influence of 1980s and 1990s talk radio on his career, and offers his thoughts on how the pandemic will affect the November election. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram In episode #7, Rabbi Hannah talks to Havurah member David Drucker, dad to two young boys and Senior Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner. David talks to Rabbi Hannah about growing up Jewish in Malibu, CA, the influence of 1980s and 1990s talk radio on his career, and offers his thoughts on how the pandemic will affect the November election. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram no full 7 a7b55e1e-6e98-4970-bed0-bed90b08af58 Havurahdcast #6 - Joanna Cohen (working in an ER during the pandemic) Tue, 5 May 2020 14:58:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Joanna Cohen, Hannah Spiro) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hill-havurahdcast-6-joanna-cohen-C6nBwQdw Havurahdcast #6 - Joanna Cohen (working in an ER during the pandemic) Joanna Cohen, Hannah Spiro 00:19:16 In this episode of the Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah speaks with Havurah member Joanna Cohen about her work as an pediatric emergency medicine physician in the ER at Children's National Hospital: how the pandemic has changed her work, and some of the upsides of new pandemic-related policies at the hospital. Joanna has three kids and also talks about the complications, as a hospital physician, of keeping her family safe from infection. Her 5th grader Simone also reveals a new talent she's developed with her guinea pig Haribo. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram In this episode of the Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah speaks with Havurah member Joanna Cohen about her work as an pediatric emergency medicine physician in the ER at Children's National Hospital: how the pandemic has changed her work, and some of the upsides of new pandemic-related policies at the hospital. Joanna has three kids and also talks about the complications, as a hospital physician, of keeping her family safe from infection. Her 5th grader Simone also reveals a new talent she's developed with her guinea pig Haribo. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram hospital, pediatric, children's national, pandemic, physicians no full 6 969ce3fc-6350-4d28-8f67-90478674c877 Havurahdcast #5 - Gary Mintz Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:15:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (Hannah Spiro, Jessica Smith, Gary Mintz, Miriam Fenton) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hill-havurahdcast-5-gary-mintz-CfldW8UA Havurahdcast #5 - Gary Mintz Hannah Spiro, Jessica Smith, Gary Mintz, Miriam Fenton 00:20:38 In Episode #5 of the Hill Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah speaks to Gary Mintz. Gary is a prominent cardiologist who has spent decades travelling around the world, including nearly 100 trips to China. He has forged close relationships with Chinese medical professionals and tells Rabbi Hannah about what he has been hearing from them, and how they are responding to the pandemic. He also has fascinating insights into China's Jewish history! After speaking with Gary, Rabbi Hannah also zoomed her dear friend, Miri Fenton, who lives Israel, to ask how Israelis, also locked down at home, are celebrating the holidays of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. In Episode #5 of the Hill Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah speaks to Gary Mintz. Gary is a prominent cardiologist who has spent decades travelling around the world, including nearly 100 trips to China. He has forged close relationships with Chinese medical professionals and tells Rabbi Hannah about what he has been hearing from them, and how they are responding to the pandemic. He also has fascinating insights into China's Jewish history! After speaking with Gary, Rabbi Hannah also zoomed her dear friend, Miri Fenton, who lives Israel, to ask how Israelis, also locked down at home, are celebrating the holidays of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. coronavirus, israel, china, pandemic no full 5 37196af1-c051-46d0-971a-5ce1953dd6f4 Havurahdcast #4 - Alina Baciu Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:24:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hill-havurahdcast-4-alina-baciu-jmGakeH3 Havurahdcast #4 - Alina Baciu The Hill Havurah 00:18:00 In Episode #4, Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews Alina Baciu. Alina works for the National Academy of Sciences, and specializes in population health. Alina talks about immigrating from Romania as a teenager, how she entered the field of public health, and also talks about planning a bat mitzvah during a pandemic. Alina's daughter has been preparing to become a bat mitzvah, and the lockdown has prompted changes in plans. Alina's son also makes a cameo. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah Zooms with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality during the pandemic. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. In Episode #4, Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews Alina Baciu. Alina works for the National Academy of Sciences, and specializes in population health. Alina talks about immigrating from Romania as a teenager, how she entered the field of public health, and also talks about planning a bat mitzvah during a pandemic. Alina's daughter has been preparing to become a bat mitzvah, and the lockdown has prompted changes in plans. Alina's son also makes a cameo. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah Zooms with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality during the pandemic. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. no full 4 41c67b47-b466-4b7a-8683-83f01cac6821 Havurahdcast #3 - Stephanie Iceland-Leitzel Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:49:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-3-U0olqx1m Havurahdcast #3 - Stephanie Iceland-Leitzel The Hill Havurah 00:18:31 In Episode #3 of the Hill Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews Stephanie Iceland-Leitzel. Stephanie works for US AID and has lived all over the world, from Jordan to Madagascar. A mom of two boys, one three and one seven, Stephanie talks about sheltering in place with a special needs child, Madagascar's Jewish community, and living in Nigeria during an Ebola outbreak. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Hannah Spiro. In Episode #3 of the Hill Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews Stephanie Iceland-Leitzel. Stephanie works for US AID and has lived all over the world, from Jordan to Madagascar. A mom of two boys, one three and one seven, Stephanie talks about sheltering in place with a special needs child, Madagascar's Jewish community, and living in Nigeria during an Ebola outbreak. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Hannah Spiro. no full 3 88279835-e4af-49a6-8247-c5efa536601d Havurahdcast #2 - Aarin Roozen Tue, 7 Apr 2020 04:27:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-2-aarin-roozen-mMd6JMbu Havurahdcast #2 - Aarin Roozen The Hill Havurah 00:17:28 In Episode #2 of the Hill Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews Havurah member and JetBlue flight attendant Aarin Roozen. A mom of two elementary school girls, Aarin talks about her unique California Jewish upbringing, and her interracial and interfaith family. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. In Episode #2 of the Hill Havurahdcast, Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews Havurah member and JetBlue flight attendant Aarin Roozen. A mom of two elementary school girls, Aarin talks about her unique California Jewish upbringing, and her interracial and interfaith family. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah connects with a member of the Hill Havurah to talk about life, work and spirituality. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. no full 2 1d376f3c-4a01-4804-ae3e-ae0b9b8016a7 Havurahdcast #1 - Amy Nevel Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:32:00 +0000 jesssmith111@gmail.com (The Hill Havurah) https://the-hill-havurahdcast.simplecast.com/episodes/havurahdcast-1-amy-nevel-s9_i2apN Havurahdcast #1 - Amy Nevel The Hill Havurah 00:17:30 In Episode #1 of the all new Havurahdcast, the Hill Havurah's Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews one of her congregants, Amy Nevel. Amy works in the Department of Health and Human Services alongside the top officials managing the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares the astonishing, and bittersweet, story about how she became a mother, and talks about life in lockdown with a teenager. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah talks about life, work and spirituality with a different member of the Havurah. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Hannah Spiro. In Episode #1 of the all new Havurahdcast, the Hill Havurah's Rabbi Hannah Spiro interviews one of her congregants, Amy Nevel. Amy works in the Department of Health and Human Services alongside the top officials managing the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares the astonishing, and bittersweet, story about how she became a mother, and talks about life in lockdown with a teenager. In every Havurahdcast episode, Rabbi Hannah talks about life, work and spirituality with a different member of the Havurah. Edited and produced by Jessica Smith. Artwork by Sarah Burford, @sarahmburford on Instagram. Original music by Hannah Spiro. no full 2