All Episodes
A Conversation with Jonah Sanderson, hospice chaplain and Jewish educator
In this engaging conversation, Ari Averbach speaks with Jonah Sanderson, a hospice chaplain and Jewish educator, about the profound impact of Rabbi Harold Shulweis on ...
A Conversation with Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON
In this conversation, Rabbi Ari Averbach and Abby J. Leibman discuss the themes of moral courage, social justice, and the mission of MAZON, a Jewish response to hunger...
A Conversation with Rabbi Beth Lieberman, author and editorial board member of the CCAR Journal
In this conversation, Rabbi Ari talks with Rabbi Beth Lieberman about her book 'Moments That Matter,' co-authored with Rabbi Laura Geller, which explores the significa...
A Conversation with Rabbi Ed Feinstein, Valley Beth Shalom—teacher, pastor and visionary leader
This conversation explores the life and legacy of Rabbi Harold Schulweis, focusing on his impact on contemporary Judaism, his mentorship of Rabbi Ed Feinstein, and the...
A Conversation with Michelle Green Willner, award-winning composer and educator
In this episode of Moral Courage, host Ari Averbach speaks with Michelle Green-Wilner, an award-winning composer and educator, about her journey with the Jewish Commun...
A Conversation with Rabbi Adam Greenwald, Senior Rabbi, Congregation B'nai Israel
In this episode of the Moral Courage Podcast, Rabbi Adam Greenwald shares his journey from a student to a rabbi, discussing the influences and mentors that shaped his ...
A Conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe, American author, lecturer, and the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles
In this episode of the Moral Courage podcast, Rabbi David Wolpe shares his journey from being a reluctant rabbi to becoming a prominent voice in the Jewish community. ...
A Conversation with Rabbi Joshua Hoffman, President and CEO of Academy for Jewish Religion California (AJRCA)
This week, we're joined by Rabbi Joshua Hoffman, President and CEO of Academy for Jewish Religion California (AJRCA). Rabbi Hoffman has deep roots in the Los Angeles c...
A Conversation with Janice Kamenir-Reznik, activist, retired environmental attorney, and co-founder of Jews United for Democracy and Justice and Jewish World Watch
This week, we're joined by Janice Kamenir-Reznik—prominent figure in the Jewish and civic communities, known for her work as an activist, retired environmental attorne...
A Conversation with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & Chief Executive Officer Jewish Federation Los Angeles
Join our host Rabbi Ari Averbach for a very special episode as we're joined by his friend, colleague and student of Rabbi Harold Schulweis, Rabbi Noah Farkas. Both Rab...
A Conversation with Cantor Jacqueline Rafii, Valley Beth Shalom—Encino, CA.
Join our host Rabbi Ari Averbach we discuss the influence and poetry of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis with Cantor Jacqueline Rafii of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino Californ...
A Conversation with Mayim Bialik—part 2 of 2
Actress, author, producer, and podcaster Mayim Bialik joins the Moral Courage podcast and host Rabbi Ari Averbach for an intimate discussion. Part 2 of 2
A Conversation with Mayim Bialik—part 1 of 2
Actress, author, producer, and podcaster Mayim Bialik joins the Moral Courage podcast and host Rabbi Ari Averbach for an intimate discussion. We touch on her upbringin...
A Conversation with Rabbi Benay Lappe, founder and head of SVARA
Benay Lappe, the founder of SVARA: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva joins Rabbi Ari Averbach for an interesting look into her background, Rabbinic journey and connectio...
A Conversation with Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Visiting Professor at UCLA School of Law and Professor of Jewish Theology at AJU in California, author and a bio-ethicist
Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, an American Conservative rabbi. He is a Visiting Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law and Distinguished Professor of Jewish theology at the Am...