B’nai Zion Podcast
B’nai Zion Congregation
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Batel Bashishim (nullified by 1/60th)
The least known, but most important rule about keeping kosher for Passover, and it's spiritual significance. Shabbat morning March 28th, 2026
When Humility Holds You Back
In this Women’s Shabbat d’var Torah, Rabbi Keilah Lebell explores the fine line between humility and self-erasure. Shabbat Morning March 21st 2026
The Place
On Passover we use a special name for God, "the place." How does this idea of God change the way we an relate to God at synagogue, in our homes, and in our hearts? From Shabbat morning 3/14/26
Lola's Golden Calf Moment
Rabbi Rotenberg explores the moments we act out of fear instead of faith - and what it takes to pause, reset, and choose differently. From Shabbat morning March 7th, 2026
Holy Space
A deep dive into three teachings about the Tabernacle, each with a message about the nature of building sacred space.
Dwayne
What does it take to maintain a peace full society, and what does it take to build one? Rabbi Rotenberg compares building peace to the two types of monetary gifts in the Torah, and shares how one man…
The Real Ten Commandments
Receiving the Torah is only the first step in realizing its true purpose.
Good Patience/Bad Patience
When is patience a virtue and when is it quietly keeping us stuck? Rabbi Rotenberg explores the difference between good patience and bad patience. He shares thoughts on knowing when to wait, when to…
Antisemitic Like Pharaoh
In response to recent antisemitic articles in our local paper, Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the deeper roots of antisemitism through the lens of the Torah’s first antisemitic libel—Pharaoh’s words in…
When Judah Jumps: The Leap That Made a Dynasty
This episode reframes the Joseph narrative to highlight Judah: his role in saving Joseph, his moral awakening with Tamar, and the rabbinic midrash of Nachshon leaping into the sea. Rabbis debate why…
From Space Mountain to Spiritual Transformation: Lessons on Fear
Can fear awaken deep gratitude? Rabbi Rotenberg recounts a frightening Space Mountain ride with his young son. In the Torah portion about Jacob and Esau, we trace Jacob's response to fear: a…
Every Step Matters: Jacob’s Ladder and Spiritual Ascent
Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the image of Jacob’s ladder, exploring its timeless message of spiritual ascent. We are invited to consider how every step we take can bring us closer to meaning, purpose,…
We Are the Turkey People: Thanksgiving Special
The surprisingly interesting story about how Turkey became a kosher bird, and what it means to eat Turkey on Thanksgiving.
Animal Torah
The Torah we learn from the animal world, and an update on Rabbi Rotenberg's personal experience with his new dog.
Real Hope
The release of the last living hostages from Gaza teach us true joy and what it means to hope.
Ours or Mine?
A Sukkot lesson about communal responsibility.
King?
What do we mean when we say on Rosh Hashanah that God is “king?” How can we make sense of this in the modern era.
The Gambler - Rosh Hashanah Evening
A Lesson from a trip to Las Vegas: Teshuvah requires taking a risk.
Watch Your Feet
Rabbi Rotenberg comes clean about a bad choice he made as a kid and explores different approaches to teshuvah, repentance.
Endless Love
What Judaism says about love, it's power, and it's eternal nature.
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B’nai Zion Podcast has published 40 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Judaism, Religion & Spirituality.
B’nai Zion Podcast is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 13m.
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