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  • Loving our Own Bones

    Loving our Own Bones
    2025/01/23
    In this episode, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl explores the story of Moses' speech impediment and how it intersects with disability theology, drawing on Rabbi Julia Watts Belzer's book, "Loving Our Own Bones." She delves into God's response to Moses's hesitationt to take on his leadership role, highlighting the first disability accommodation in the Torah and challenging traditional notions of limitations. Join her for a short teaching and meditation on accommodating our vulnerabilities, embracing our imperfections as part of God's divine plan -- and applying this practice to the collective work of justice and compassion.
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    26 分
  • “I Will Be What I Will Be" — Calling Upon God's Name

    “I Will Be What I Will Be" — Calling Upon God's Name
    2025/01/16
    This week, as we begin the Book of Exodus — in Hebrew, the book of Shemot, or "names" — Rabbi Buchdahl explores the power of our own names and the names of the Divine. One of the most powerful names for God in the Torah reading comes from the burning bush, where God reveals the name "Eheyeh Asher Eheyeh" — often translated as "I Am Who I Am" or "I Will Be What I Will Be." Through this name, God offers the assurance of being whatever is needed in times of challenge. Join us as we meditate on the names we carry, how the Divine manifests in our world, and how we can draw upon the strength we need to meet this moment.
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    28 分
  • The Not So Good Fortune

    The Not So Good Fortune
    2025/01/09
    Join Rabbi Angela Buchdahl for a meditation based on her family's experience of visiting Japan and drawing her family's fortune for 2025 based on the Japanese tradition of Omikuji, or "sacred lots." The fortune they received sparked reflections on fate, agency, and how our fortunes might not be as set in stone as they seem. Listen in for a meditation on how we might reshape our "lot" in life, just as the Japanese tie bad fortunes to pine trees to prevent them from following them home.
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    26 分
  • We Were Like Dreamers

    We Were Like Dreamers
    2024/12/19
    In this episode, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl explores the power and significance of dreams, inspired by the story of Joseph from the Torah. The greatest dreamer in the Bible, Joseph's dreams foretell his rise to power and his eventual role in saving his family and Egypt. Dreams, both prophetic and anxiety-driven, can help us process emotions, memories, and work through stress; meditation can help us process these emotions while awake, creating space for more positive, visionary dreams at night. Join her for a moment of reflection and a prayer of gratitude as we invite the energy of positive, hopeful dreams into our lives for 2025.
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    26 分
  • A Visit From a Red-Tail Hawk

    A Visit From a Red-Tail Hawk
    2024/12/12
    Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a teaching and meditation based on a red-tailed hawk's unexpected visit to her balcony, leading to a profound reflection on community and connection. The story evokes memories of Pale Male, the legendary red-tailed hawk of New York City, whose presence symbolized the power of perseverance and finding one's place in a vast, often daunting world. Join her for a meditation exploring our sense of belonging, the importance of community, and the lessons we can learn from the flight of birds — especially how we support each other in times of strength and vulnerability.
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    28 分
  • Tefillah Is a Prayer That Can Be Answered

    Tefillah Is a Prayer That Can Be Answered
    2024/12/05
    In this episode, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl reflects on the true meaning of prayer, contrasting the Western view of prayer as a petition to God with the Hebrew concept of Tefillah, which encourages deep self-reflection. She challenges us to reframe our understanding of prayer as not just a request for personal desires but as a way to connect with ourselves and with the world around us. This meditation is grounded in Anna Kamienska's poem "A Prayer That Will Be Answered," which speaks to the acceptance of life's inevitable suffering and the beauty found in its fleeting moments. Join us to immerse in a more profound, peaceful approach to prayer.
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    25 分
  • Giving Thanks for Our Gifts

    Giving Thanks for Our Gifts
    2024/11/28
    In this episode for Thanksgiving, Rabbi Buchdahl invites us to immerse in gratitude — especially for everyday blessings, from simple comforts to meaningful gifts received. She explores Jewish tradition's various offerings, including thanksgiving offerings and free-will gifts, emphasizing the pure generosity that comes from the heart — and invites us to explore the own matanot ("gifts") we have received and give freely to others.
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    28 分
  • Choosing Where to Place Your Heart: Mindfulness in a World of Overwhelm

    Choosing Where to Place Your Heart: Mindfulness in a World of Overwhelm
    2024/11/21
    Rabbi Angela Buchdahl reflects on the overwhelming weight of personal and global worries, from family concerns to worldwide crises, and the dangers of living consumed by the news. Drawing on Oliver Burkeman’s insights, she explores how mindfulness helps us focus on what truly matters. Through personal stories and a guided meditation, Rabbi Buchdahl encourages listeners to choose where to place their attention—and their heart—to lead a more intentional and meaningful life.
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    28 分