In Such A Time: Conversations on Jewish Life, Leadership & Meaning

Ep. 56: Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5787: Loneliness, Rootedness and the Four P’s

In turbulent times, the power to balance self-preservation with compassion for others becomes essential—how do we find the right path forward as a community? In this spec

Ep. 55: Is there a thing as excessive empathy?

Finding balance between caring for others and safeguarding our own well-being is not just a seasonal challenge—it's a lifelong dance. But can empathy ever go too far? I

Ep. 54: How Are You Thinking About this Year’s Rosh Hashanah?

Discover why the High Holidays aren’t just about reflection—they’re also an opportunity for renewal, forgiveness, and connection to community and self. What does it mean

Ep. 53: Are We Allowed to Comment on Ariana Grande?

How can we balance genuine care with respect for privacy, especially in the public sphere? In this thoughtful episode, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Rabbi Leora Londy delve

Ep. 52: How Do We Tune In To Cries For Help?

When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we discover the true strength of community. What happens when support systems fail those most desperately in need? In this pow

Ep. 51: What Jewish Lessons Can we Take From the Fauci Hearing?

Engaging in respectful, challenging conversations—even when we disagree—can strengthen our communities and deepen our understanding of Jewish values. But what does Jewish

Ep. 50: What Should be Our Response to the NYC Mayor’s Anti-Israel Rhetoric?

Standing up for critical thinking and nuance in tumultuous times, this episode examines how political rhetoric at the highest levels can impact Jewish communities—and why

Ep. 49: Can Anger Be a Virtue?

Righteous anger can fuel justice, but when does it cross the line? In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Rabbi Leora Londy dive into the role of a

Ep. 48: What is the Message of Tisha B’Av?

Rebuilding can only begin once we honor our losses—so what can the most sorrowful day on the Jewish calendar teach us about hope and resilience? In this powerful episode,

Ep. 47: Is the Term Anti-Semitism Still Useful?

What happens when the words we use to describe hate actually cloud our understanding rather than clarify it? In this episode, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Rabbi Leora Londy

Ep. 46: Should We Retire the Word Zionism?

Discover why the language we use shapes not just debate but our very sense of belonging—especially when it comes to one of Judaism’s most loaded words: Zionism. Should we

Ep. 45: What Should We Make of the Negotiated MOU with Iran?

Amid the ever-shifting landscape of global politics, adaptability and historical memory remain vital. What happens when Israel can no longer rely on longstanding allian

Ep. 44: What Do Religion and Team Sports Have in Common?

What if rooting for laundry is the closest most people will get to a spiritual experience? In this episode of "In Such a Time," Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Rabbi Leora Lon

Ep. 43: Does Judaism Mandate Marriage?

What if the ancient Jewish blessing for newborns—to study Torah, perform good deeds, and one day get married—no longer fits our modern lives? This episode dives headfir

Ep. 42: Should We Ordain Antizionist Rabbis?

What if the very heart of Reform Judaism—its relationship to Israel—was up for debate in the ordaining of new rabbis? This episode of "In Such a Time" plunges into the

Ep. 41: Should We Stop Supporting Artists Who Attack Jews and Israel?

Could loving your favorite band put your safety—or your conscience—at risk? This episode of "In Such a Time" confronts a dilemma that many are now quietly struggling wi

Ep. 40: Can We Do a Jewish Holidays Draft?

What if you could only keep five Jewish holidays for the rest of your life? Which would you choose—and which would you let go? In this fun, live episode recorded on Ere

Ep. 39: What Ought to Be Our Response to This Week’s NY Times Op-Ed?

What if the stories shaping global perceptions of Israel—and the Jewish people—weren't as clear-cut as headlines suggest? This episode dives headfirst into the New York

Ep. 38: What Can Rabbis Learn from the Life of Hulk Hogan?

What if being a rabbi is a little like being a professional wrestler—so caught up in your public Persona that you risk losing sight of your authentic self? Rabbi Jonath

Ep. 37: What Happened to Shavuot?

Did you know there’s a major Jewish holiday that many people barely recognize—or even know exists? In this upbeat and eye-opening episode, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Rabb