Voices of Israeli Rabbis with Rabbi Phil M. Cohen

Episode 14: Rabbi Leah Shakdiel

Rabbi Leah Shakdiel shares her inspiring journey of breaking barriers in Israeli religious councils, her activism for women's rights, and her insights on democracy, peace

Episode 13: Rabbi Adam Ferzinger

This episode explores the transformative influence of Israeli religious thinkers and institutions, highlighting their impact on modern Judaism and Israeli society. Rabbi

Episode 12: Journalist Amotz Asa-El

Rabbi Phil M. Cohen interviews Israeli journalist Amotz Asa-El.  The conversation explores the current state of interfaith and interdenominational relations in Israel,

Episode 11: Rabbi Yehuda HaKohen

In this episode, Yehuda HaKohen shares his journey from New York City to making aliyah, his evolving perspectives on Jewish identity, and his innovative ideas for decolon

Episode 10 - Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger

Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger shares his transformative journey from a traditional Orthodox upbringing to becoming a peace activist and educator. He discusses his pivotal momen

Episode 9 - Rabbi Marc Rosenstein

In this episode, Rabbi Marc Rosenstein shares his extensive experience in Jewish education, rabbinical leadership, and the evolving landscape of Jewish life in Israel. Th

Episode 8 - Rabbi Leora Ezrachi Vered

In this conversation, Rabbi Leora Ezrahi Vered shares her journey from a rabbinic family to becoming a rabbi herself, discussing her experiences in a secular community an

Episode 7 - Rabbi Naamah Kellman, Israel's First Female Rabbi

Rabbi Nama Kelman, Israel's first female rabbi, shares her journey from a rabbinic family to becoming a pioneer in the Reform movement in Israel. She discusses the challe

Episode 6 - Rabbi Aryeh Ben David

In this conversation, Rabbi Aryeh Ben-David shares his spiritual journey from a confused young man to a rabbi who emphasizes the importance of personal growth, vulnerabil

Episode 5 - Rabbi Don Cashman

In this podcast, Rabbi Phil Cohen explores the lives and experiences of Israeli rabbis, focusing on their personal journeys, challenges, and the unique context of serving

Episode 4 - Rabbi Miri Gold

In this episode, Rabbi Cohen highlights the experiences of Rabbi Miri Gold, a pioneer in non-Orthodox Judaism in Israel, and discusses the unique aspects of Kibbutz Gezer

Episode 3 - Rabbi Ada Zavidov

In this episode, Rabbi Cohen speaks with Rabbi Ada Zavidov about her journey to the rabbinate. Rabbi Ada Zavidov was born in 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland to Israeli p

Episode 2 - Rabbi Peretz Rodman

In this episode, Rabbi Cohen speaks with Rabbi Peretz Rodman, a Jerusalem-based educator, writer, and translator.  Rabbi Peretz Rodman earned a B.A. and M.A. in Jewish

Episode 1 - Rabbi Sigalit Ur

In this episode, Rabbi Phil Cohen chats with Rabba Sigalit Ur about her journey to the rabbinate.

Podcast Promo

Rabbi Phil Cohen introduces The Rabbi Podcast, coming December 9, 2025, at 8 a.m. US EST.

A conversation with Rabbi Ron Kronish

Ron Kronish and I became friends when a relatively small number of years ago I met him at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute where he has an office. He emerged from that