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Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary

Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary

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PRS founder Rabbi Sandy Zisser and cohost Rabbi Patrick Beaulier give you an intimate look into what it takes to create a rabbinical seminary in the age of Covid. You’ll meet the educators, students and creatives who make it all possible.
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In Season two of The Evolution of Torah, Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz takes usto four regions of the Medieval world to understand the specific Torah cultures that emerged from each place and their approach to Torah learning. The season covers Muslim Spain and North Africa, France, Germany, and Christian Spain over the course of 500 years, from the closing of the Talmud around the year 800 to the Spanish Inquisition. There is also one episode about Maimonides.
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Israel Bible Podcast

Dr. Cyndi Parker

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The Bible does not need to be rewritten, but it needs to be reread. In this podcast, Dr. Parker shares a behind the scenes look at some of Israel Bible Center's most popular online courses. Each week faculty members sit down to discuss the ancient literature, history, culture, customs, and theology that will uncover rich new ways to understand the Bible. For more from the Israel Bible Center go to: www.israelbiblecenter.com
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Evolve

Reconstructing Judaism

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Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations features interviews with thought-provoking rabbis, leaders and creators about the urgent issues faced by Jewish people today. As a part of Reconstructing Judaism’s multimedia Evolve project (http://evolve.reconstructingjudaism.org/), this podcast models respectful, sacred conversations about challenging topics.
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Welcome to the Midrash Rabbah Podcast. 🔍 Curated Segments: Carefully selected portions from the Midrash cater to a diverse audience, offering compelling content for anyone interested in Jewish ethics, philosophy, polemics, and stories. 🎙️ Optimized for Podcast Listening: Each episode is thoughtfully crafted for an engaging and immersive listening experience, designed with you in mind. ⌛ Concise Lessons: Enjoy quick, crystal-clear insights that inspire and deepen your understanding. 📖 Text-Ba ...
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Not That Kind of Rabbi

The CJN Podcast Network

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Spiritual journeys, discussions and lessons from award-winning broadcaster Ralph Benmergui. Every two weeks, join Ralph and his insightful guests for an in-depth sit-down conversation about the unseen problems affecting our world.
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Had enough of the scripted and abridged version of Jewish History you learned as a child? This weekly podcast features remastered audio from Marc Shapiro’s Torah in Motion classes given from 2011 to the present. Listen to learn about big ideas, interesting personalities, and astounding events in modern Jewish History. For more information visit torahinmotion.org
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“I’ve seen the difference it makes when women’s voices and talents are included at all levels,” says Joanne Greenaway, CEO at the London School of Jewish Studies, who as well as being a communal leader and educator is also an international lawyer who spent 10 years developing expertise in resolving Jewish divorce cases individually and systemically. For this reason, Women’s Gallery Podcast will spotlight incredible female leaders making a mark in the Jewish community. Interviewing a differen ...
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Beyond the Daf - Hadran

Hadran: Advancing Talmud Study for Women

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Welcome to Hadran: Beyond the Daf where you will discover enlightening shiurim led by remarkable women, delving deep into the intricacies of Talmudic teachings, and exploring relevant and thought-provoking topics that arise from the Daf. This podcast is more than just a study session; it's a platform dedicated to empowering women scholars, fostering diverse perspectives, and creating female Jewish role models. Tune in to be inspired, informed, and engaged in the vibrant world of Torah learni ...
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Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe started The Jewish History Podcast in 2016 with the goal of making Jewish History interesting and accessible. Over the course of the years, episodes have covered the vast expanse of Jewish history, from Abraham to Moses and Joshua, to great Sages in modern times, to Israeli wars. Each episode is dedicated to either a theme of Jewish history, a great personality of Jewish history, an era of Jewish history, or a transcendent event of our people’s history. We learn about our ...
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Rabbi Walter's podcast is rooted in Halachah, Minhagim, and Mitzvos based upon classical Rabbinic sources, blended with a strong emphasis on the philosophy, history, and background of each of the above. Rabbi Walter is the Rav of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah, is the executive director of the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington, and is the author of the three works of Jewish Law. This podcast has covered Pirkei Avos, the Positive Mitzvos from The Sefer HaMitzvos HaKatazar of the Chafe ...
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RZ חדשי

Mali Brofsky, Johnny Solomon and Reuven Spolter

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Each month we'll discuss three topics from the Religous Zionist and Modern Orthodox world. We'll share articles we're reading, ideas we're thinking about, and topics that interest us related to Israel, Judaism, Religious Zionism.
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Both/And: 250 Years of Conservative Judaism in 80 Minutes, with Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen. In an adaptation of his semester-long class for JTS students, Chancellor Arnie Eisen teaches us how Conservative Judaism became what it is today.
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Hashivenu

Reconstructing Judaism

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Hashivenu is a podcast about Jewish teachings and practice around resilience. Cultivating resilience in challenging times, both individually and collectively, is an essential path to personal renewal. Support Hashivenu Find out more about the show at About (https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/about), and learn about our theme song at Theme Song (https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/theme-song). Subscribe by Email This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (h ...
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Over the years, Drisha has been (and continues to be) honored to host a number of events and lectures sponsored in memory of departed loved ones and members of our own Drisha learning community. We are now gratified once again to present you The Memorial Lectures at Drisha, a podcast specifically dedicated to the fruits borne by those past (and current) events and lectures.
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Ad Age Ad Block

I-Hsien Sherwood and Alfred Maskeroni

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Introducing Ad Block, a new Ad Age podcast. Hosted by Ad Age’s own I-Hsien Sherwood and Alfred Maskeroni, Ad Block features personal, casual chats with big names in the industry. We’ve got one rule on this show: no guests can talk about their company or their clients. Get to know the people behind the ads you love—as they talk about anything but.
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Hosted by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman, "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today" is an insightful podcast exploring the confluence of religion, science, and philosophy. The podcast serves as a platform for curious minds who value nuance and pursue wisdom. It is not designed for individuals seeking absolute truths or those inclined towards unquestioning religious adherence, but instead for those who traverse our rapidly evolving world as seekers and explorers. With the mission to impart valuable insights ...
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Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 15. For more informa…
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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainIn this shiur, we will examine the different schools of thought presented by R. Akiva and R. Yishmael - their theologies, ways of reading Torah, and their beliefs about how Torah relates to human beings. Their debates shed light on some of the most fundamental que…
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Shimon The Righteous would say that the world stands upon three things: upon Torah, upon Avodah - the Temple Service, and upon G’milut Hasadim - acts of loving kindness. Since I am finishing my fifth month working with the teen community here at Temple Emanuel I thought that I would humbly reflect upon three stories that illustrate these three pill…
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What does it mean to summon the dead? Is it permissible to erect a tombstone?Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval dive into the world of mysticism and idolatry in this week's episode of A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog.Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il…
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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurThe gemara prohibits a Gentile from studying Torah beyond the seven Noahide laws, but the Meiri offers a unique read of this sugya, leading to a very different conclusion. Join us as we dive into the positions of the Rishonim and their ramifications for interfaith dialogue and learn…
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Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg realized at a young age he was drawn to Jewish studies. After graduating from Jewish day schools around Toronto, he decided to attend the Jewish Theological Seminary, a Conservative rabbinical school in New York City, for five years—only to end up a Renewal rabbi years later, ordained just this month. As the spiritual leader o…
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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainSanhedrin 56-59 discuss the Sheva Mitzvot Bnei Noach (7 Noachide Laws) extensively. What is the meaning of this set of laws? What is the Noachide system’s relationship to the Jewish system of Taryag (613) mitzvot?Sanhedrin 56-59Dr. Elana Stein Hain – dinanddaf@had…
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What are the Seven Noahide Laws? Is there an obligation to teach them to non-Jews? And what happened on the way to the Kotel?Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval discuss the Mitzvot of Non-Jews in this week's episode of A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog.Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLear…
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According to Jewish tradition, a woman who outlives two husbands is labeled a “killer wife,” believed to bring misfortune to any future spouse. In Israel, a woman suspected of being a killer wife needs special permission to legally remarry. Susan and Rivkah dive into a fascinating 2014 rabbinic court ruling that allows one such woman to escape the …
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What is the greatest miracle in Jewish history? Many would answer it is the one we read about this Shabbat – the splitting of the sea. Rarely, though, do we stop to notice another, perhaps equally astounding, miracle that happened when our ancestors reached the shore – they all broke out into song together. How did this happen? What did it look lik…
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Introduction While George Dickel is currently the second-largest distillery in Tennessee, at one time, the George Dickel brand was the largest Tennessee Whisky when it was owned by Victor Emmanuel “Manny” Shwab, who was born and raised as a Jew. To shed some light on this history, the 169th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features one of his gr…
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This podcast is powered by LSJS. Visit lsjs.ac.uk for our full Jewish learning programme, including Rabbanit Yafit Clymer, & find something that suits you. How do we help our children cope with the emotional fallout of war? This is just one of Rabbanit Yafit Clymer’s current roles, achieved as Rabbanit Beit Sefer of Midreshet Amit Girls High School…
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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurCan the righteous be punished for sins they neither committed nor knew about? In this shiur, we delve into a fascinating debate among the Tannaim on the concept of collective punishment. Along the way, we’ll uncover the significance of the Torah’s mysterious "dotted" letters and the…
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The Ark of the Covenant was the holiest and most iconic vessels of the Tabernacle, and subsequently the Temple. It was placed in the Holy of Holies and visited only once a year by the holiest person, the High Priest, on the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur. Inside the Ark were the Tablets of Testimony upon which God inscribed the Ten Commandment…
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What happens if someone requested that no eulogies be given at their funeral?Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval discuss eulogies and funerals in this week's episode of A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog.Join the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on Hadran.org.il…
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There is a fascinating paradox at the core of human experience: we know what is required to live healthy, happy lives and yet, we often make choices that directly contradict our own well-being. This is well-documented. For example, the consequences of smoking cigarettes have been studied intensively, and the results of those studies have been widel…
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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainWhen Witnesses Admit that they Lied: Sanhedrin 44b describe the tragic situation in which a defendant is put to death despite the fact that the condemning witnesses reneged (too late!) on their testimony. This brings up the question: are we perverting the truth si…
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In a conversation both deeply personal and grounded in history and sociology, Ilana Kaufman, CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative, shares her mission and why the work has been so challenging in a post-October 7 world. Kaufman explains why it’s been so counterproductive to consider Blacks and Jews as separate groups — erasing a sizable population ide…
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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurCan the righteous be punished for sins they neither committed nor knew about? In this shiur, we delve into a fascinating debate among the Tannaim on the concept of collective punishment. Along the way, we’ll uncover the significance of the Torah’s mysterious "dotted" letters and the…
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Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 14. For more informa…
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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that saying the Shema might be problematic. As such, the 168th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of saying Shema while drunk. Source Sheet The s…
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As the war in Israel leaves countless families shattered, the issue of chalitza resurfaces with complicated consequences for widows. In this second episode on chalitza, Susan and Rivkah discuss halachic solutions--past and present--and why the current crisis makes it more urgent than ever to address. Learn about what the Center for Women's Justice …
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If you have not already done so, please take a couple of moments to watch this clip of the most famous part of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon at a prayer service this past Tuesday, the day after the inauguration, at the Washington National Cathedral. In class we will watch this clip together before our study and conversation. Here are some que…
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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein Hain Sanhedrin 37b discusses the problem of using circumstantial evidence in capital cases, while allowing it in financial cases. Why should there be a difference between these two types of cases? What is the relationship to dis/allowing circumstantial evidence and se…
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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurDoes it matter whether a single action fulfills one mitzvah or several? Or is the core of religious life simply the fact that we stand before God, regardless of how many mitzvot we can name in our actions? Join Shalhevet Schwartz for a fascinating exploration of this question throug…
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With the recent news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the eventual return of the remaining Israeli hostages, tensions remain high between pro- and anti-Zionist communities here in Canada, who've stood sharply divided on the foreign conflict for 15 months. Members of those communities may still be holding hatred or anger in their hea…
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Esty is a Chareidi Mizrachi social activist, entrepreneur and trailblazer. We met when she was in London screening Woman of Valour, a documentary film about her life and activism, and I was blown away by her bravery and her achievements. In 2012, she launched No Voice, No Vote, a social media-based protest movement calling on ultra orthodox Chareid…
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Why is Chamutal part of the 5 a.m. club, and why are court cases held during the day and not at night?Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval explore why it’s so crucial to advocate for the accused in capital cases.A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlogJoin the conversation!#DafYomi #MasechetSanhedrin #ADafOfTheirOwnLearn more on…
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Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurWhat should a judge do when they suspect that both parties in a case are lying? Our sugya directs judges to cross-examine litigants, but Tosafot reveal that the matter is far from straightforward. Join us as we delve into key texts from Masechet Sanhedrin and explore how these princ…
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Susan and Rivkah delve into the ancient ritual of chalitza, a halachic ceremony releasing a widow from marrying her late husband’s brother. What does chalitza mean for women today, especially in the modern state of Israel? What happens to a woman when chalitza can’t—or won’t—be done? Through personal stories, expert insights and a critical lens, we…
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For 469 days, ever since October 7, every morning, and every evening, at our daily minyan, we pray for the IDF, that God should guard and protect Israel’s courageous and heroic soldiers. We pray that God return our hostages safely to their families. We say Mourner’s Kaddish as a community, as part of am Yisrael, for Israel’s fallen soldiers. Occasi…
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This week we begin the Exodus story which offers humanity a one-two punch.First, a cruel new Pharaoh who demonizes a vulnerable and marginalized minority and commands “all his people, saying: Every boy that is born you shall throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.” Exodus 1-22. In other words, baby-killing is state policy. Infanticide is the …
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“Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out.” The idea is deceptively simple and strongly rooted in Jewish tradition. To change society, individuals must first address their own attitudes, biases and inner lives. Easy to say, much harder to carry out. With funding from the Wabash Center, Rabbi Sandra Lawson and Rabbi Alex Weissman decided to try this a…
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Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro and these luminaries cover a wide array of fascinating topics. This is episode 13. For more informa…
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Din & Daf: Conceptual Analysis of Halakha Through Case Study with Dr. Elana Stein HainWhat inspired more trust in the institution of bet din - being able to understand the reasoning of the psak bet din, or specifically keeping explanations for experts only? In this shiur, we will examine this question on the basis of this week’s daf and how rishoni…
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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that blessing the birkat hamazon might be problematic. As such, the 167th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of blessing birkat hamazon while dru…
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Once upon a time, Toronto was a sleepy city. The atmosphere shut down at night. Red tape and cultural meekness kept things status quo. But through the 1970s and 1980s, the city's younger generations changed how things work—and one of the biggest players behind the scenes was Gary Topp. A music promoter and independent movie theatre operator, it was…
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Shira is always right… but what happens when she’s not?! Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Hamutal Shoval explore the fascinating concept of "edim zomemim" (false conspiring witnesses) through the teachings of Abaye and Rava. Plus, unravel the mystery of "Yael Kegam"!A Daf of Their Own- Hadran's weekly vlog discussing topics from the Daf. J…
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There is a new form of loss in the world, and it is spreading like wildfire. We know what it is like to lose a person we love. Our mother dies. Our father dies. Our grandparent or sibling or friend dies. There is a Hebrew word for that, and it comes from the Joseph story. After the brothers sold Joseph into slavery, older brother Reuben observes ha…
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How is it with your soul?In her book on evangelical Christianity, Circle of Hope, Eliza Griswold shares the centrality of that question in helping people understand one another. How is it with your soul?Do I wake up angry and aggrieved, and spend my energy honking the horn, sending flaming emails, taking offense, looking for a fight?Do I wake up fe…
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