Seeking Sinai

Israel at an Impasse: What Comes Next?

Israel finds itself at a pivotal moment. Months after the United States and Israel joined forces in a massive campaign against Iran, the conflict has reached an impasse,

Loud and Proud: The New "Never Again"

In this deeply personal episode, Rabbi Natan reflects on returning to Dartmouth for his 25th reunion amid the post–October 7 climate on American college campuses. Through

From 'The Jew' to Jewish Pride

As Rabbi Natan prepares for his 25th reunion, he reflects on antisemitic experiences in college he once dismissed—and how differently they look in today's climate. I

An Unbroken Conversation: Hebrew and the Jewish Story

What does it mean to speak the same language as the Torah? In this episode of Seeking Sinai, Rabbi Natan welcomes scholar Elon Gilad for a powerful conversation about Heb

In His Voice: Rabbi Phil Kranz

In this special episode, we honor the life and legacy of Rabbi Emeritus Phil Kranz by sharing a powerful teaching he delivered to the Temple Sinai board just months befor

Walking Together: Motherhood, Leadership, and Encountering Israel in a Time of Uncertainty

In this episode of Seeking Sinai, Rabbi Natan sits down with Rabbi Sam Trief and Rabbi Rachael Miller and reflect on a powerful, woman-centered journey to Israel with a g

The Iran Moment: History Moving in Real Time

In this emergency episode of Seeking Sinai, Rabbi Natan speaks with one of the leaders of the American Jewish Committee, Dov Wilker, about the rapidly unfolding confronta

Beyond the Shouting: Talking Honestly About Israel

This episode of Seeking Sinai begins far from punditry or protest—at a poolside playdate between two fathers navigating Jewish life after October 7th. Rabbi Natan sits do

When Hate Attacks, Jewish Life Answers

A Mississippi synagogue is set on fire—and in the ashes, a prayer book lies open to the Shema. In this episode of Seeking Sinai, Rabbi Natan Trief is joined by Rabbi Brad

When the Last Hostage Came Home

This episode with Rabbi Natan reflects on the profound and complicated joy of Israel recovering the last hostage, Ran Gvili, and what that moment revealed about Israeli s

Standing in Israel

Rabbi Natan reflects on Sinai's synagogue journey to Israel undertaken not as tourists, but as members of a people bound by shared history, responsibility, and hope.

Israel’s First Fighters

This episode of Seeking Sinai explores the extraordinary story of Stan Andrews, a young American who left home in 1948 to fight for Israel’s survival and helped lay the f

Zionism in a Post-Truth World

In an age of deepfakes, algorithms, and moral outrage, Zionism faces new challenges in how it’s seen and understood. In this episode, we speak with Rabbi Danny Schiff, an

The Hostages Are HOME

Join Rabbi Natan for a special episode where he reflects on some of the groundbreaking significance of this recent hostage deal and release. The consequences are far-reac

The Limits of Sorry: A Jewish View

We continue our conversation with ethics and teshuva expert Professor Louis Newman as he sits down with Rabbis Brad, Sam, and Natan, as well as Bunzl Family Cantorial Cha

The Courage to Return

Dr. Louis Newman, renowned author and expert on teshuva, will share brief reflections on cheshbon ha’nefesh (soul accounting) and prepare us for the season ahead. 

The High Holy Days of Hope

Rabbi Natan sits down with Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair Beth Schafer to discuss the upcoming High Holy Days through the lens of music, gratitude, and hope. In this specia

Israel at War: The Pulpit Rabbi

Join Rabbi Natan for a passionate conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Blake, senior rabbi of Westchester Reform Temple and an inspirational voice for Zionism since October 7

Israel at War: The Persian Rabbi

Join Rabbi Natan for an inspiring conversation with Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh, a Persian-American rabbi and educator. Her voice is strong and clear, and ever since the 12 da

Theology in the Time of War

Join Rabbi Natan for a provocative conversation with the highly accomplished scholar, author and rabbi, Yitz Greenberg. At the age of 90+ he just released his magnum opus