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A Peace Plan for the Evolution/Creation Wars February 11, 2009 "...[Brad Hirschfield says] it‘s ‘scary’ that surveys show people evenly split between those who ‘believe’ in evolution and those who don‘t. ... he‘s more interested in finding ways to get past fighting and instead let each side learn from the other .." More... By Brad Hirschfield from The Washington Post |
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Yearnings on Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins February 4, 2009 Listen to Rabbi Irwin Kula speak about the "clutter" in our lives and how he is using Jewish teachings to help people of all (or no) faiths. Download to Listen... Charlotte Talks on WFAE 90.7 FM |
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Embracing the messy economy February 7, 2009 "...When financial capital gets out of control, chances are it's because other forms of capital haven't been taken seriously... we have to build those other parts of our portfolio back up..." More... By Irwin Kula from The Charlotte Observer |
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Brad Hirschfield talks with Dennis Miller January 15, 2009 Dennis Miller interviews Rabbi Hirschfield on Bishop Gene Robinson's participation at the Presidential Inauguration, and the war in Gaza. Listen... The Dennis Miller Show on Westwood One |
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American Pilgrimage with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield February 13, 2009 Airing on Bridges TV—American Muslim TV Network, the series takes Rabbi Brad Hirschfield on the road, providing an in-depth look at the issues dividing people of faith, the teachings and texts which shape their beliefs, and the big questions we grapple with as Americans and as human beings. Check back each week to view a new show. View American Pilgrimage Episode... View Bridges TV with free link ... |
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Irwin Kula on Oprah's "Live Your Best Life" January 14, 2009 As part of Oprah Winfrey's "Live Your Best Life" series, Spirituality 101, Rabbi Irwin Kula speaks briefly about how to enrich your life. View... |
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Mystical Receiving: Kabbalat Shabbat The New York Open Center, February 27, 7:30-9:30 pm February 3, 2009 "Shabbat is a time of retreat and renewal for the soul.... Join Rabbi Sigal, as she shares mystical teachings and insights from Kabbalah on the spiritual aspects of the Jewish Sabbath...." More... By Judy Epstein from CLAL Sign up... |
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The Kirtan Rabbi: An interview with Rabbi Andrew Hahn, Ph.D. February 10, 2009 "…Judaism has traditionally had incredible spiritual energy. But … in some quarters, we’ve lost the passion of the heart ... Let’s focus on Judaism as a religion of love, a religion that is God-filled, positive and joyous-and bring that to the world…." More... From International Yoga Magazine |
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The New Obama Presidency January 29, 2009 Rev. Welton Gaddy speaks to Rabbi Kula, who discusses Pres. Obama's olive branch to the Muslim world, and the Pope‘s decision to re-instate a bishop who is a Holocaust denier. For podcast click here... (Hear Rabbi Kula from 10:58 to 19:23.) State of Belief on Air America & XM Sat. Ch. 167. |
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On Holocaust-denying bishop, a voice of dissent February 3, 2009 Rabbi Irwin Kula on the Pope's reinstatement of Bishop Richard Williamson. More... By Ben Harris from JTA |
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How do We Celebrate Christmas this Year? December 25, 2008 See Irwin Kula on The Today Show. View... From NBC TV's The Today Show Are Miracles Possible? December 23, 2008 See Irwin Kula on The Today Show. View... From NBC TV's The Today Show |
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Irwin Kula at Kultur Festival 2009: A Celebration of Jewish Music & Arts Wed., Feb. 25 — Sun., Mar. 1, 2009 February 10, 2009 Rabbi Kula will give the keynote address, "Tradition & Transformation — Change or Perish" on March 1, at the Kultur Festival 2009, at Florida Atlantic University. The festival will celebrate Jewish culture with concerts, lectures and presentations, featuring a selection of music, song, dance, film and book arts. More... Festival events... Purchase tickets... |
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Digging in the Dirt: Gardens, Blessings, and Tu B’Shevat February 10, 2009 "With Tu B’Shevat coming, I’ve been thinking about the holiday—it’s the new year of the trees, the end of winter, the beginning of spring—and about our attachment to the land and its fruits...." More... By Janet Kirchheimer from The Jewish Writing Project |
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Abortion, the Bible and Religious Arrogance February 10, 2009 "You have to love a Pagan blog which purports to explain authoritatively and absolutely what the Bible means! Don't get me wrong, I believe that scripture is there for all to read and interpret. ..." More... Check out Beliefnet’ Belief & Prayers/Judaism section for " Eight Ways to Stay Thankful in Hard Times"... |  |
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Brad Hirschfield's You Don't Have To Be Wrong For Me To Be Right: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism Book Tour -- We bring you media coverage of Rabbi Hirschfield‘s appearances around the country... · Christian Century, 1/13/09 · The Louie Free Show, WASN-AM Cleveland, 12/22/08 · "Jami Floyd: Best Defense," Tru-TV, 12/17/08 · "Communication 360," (Webtalk radio), 12/16/08, more... · KTAR Radio, "The God Show," 12/7/08 · Worldview, WBEZ, Chicago Public Radio, 11/17/08, more... · Cleveland Jewish News, 11/14/08, more... · "In Session," Tru-TV, 11/14/08 · The Texas Jewish Post, 11/13/08, more... · Tampa Tribune, 11/13/08, more... · KPHX, "The Jeff Farias Show," (Nova M Radio), 11/13/08 · "The Busted Halo," Sirius Radio, 11/12/08 · St. Petersburg Times, 11/9/08, more... · KMOX, "The Carney Show," (CBS affiliate), 11/6/08 · St. Louis Beacon, 11/2/08 |
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Hirschfield and Kula: Intelligent Talk Radio Are Recessions Good for Our Health? And Sexual Satisfaction. January 31, 2009 Listen to Brad and Irwin as they discuss whether recessions influence our fitness and health, and what does it mean to be sexually satisfied in your relationship? Be sure to check the website each week for more riffing with the rabbis on topics of the day. Listen .... From Hirschfieldandkula.com, broadcast on KXL, Portland, OR |
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Torah Portion of the Week Commentary from Remember for Life: Holocaust Survivors' Stories of Faith and Hope Edited by Brad Hirschfield Featuring Parashat Yitro February 11, 2009 "...Why did I survive the Holocaust? Why me, except for a lot of people. I think what helped me tremendously—it‘s my background—even though I am not a religious person right now, but I had a background of religion...." Read more... From Remember for Life |
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Brad Hirschfield's book
You Don't Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right
Remember for Life: Holocaust Survivors’ Stories of Faith and Hope
Edited by
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
How to Spot One of Us
A Collection of Poetry
by Janet R. Kirchheimer
Hirschfield & Kula: Intelligent Talk Radio
Bringing the best of KXL's popular show to the web
on hirschfieldandkula.com
American Pilgrimage-American Muslim
TV Network
Airs Mon. 10PM, Sat. 10PM EST
View at airtime-free link
Building Bridges: Abrahamic Perspectives on the World Today
with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
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Irwin Kula's Award Winning Book
Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life