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051: Architecture of the Heart: A Conversation with Naomi Langer Voss
Uncover how love, faith, and community collide in this deep, honest conversation with Naomi Langer Voss and Shep Rosenman. Through Psalm 6 and the song it inspired Shep to write, “Have Mercy,…
050: Groove, Gd, and Letting Go: A Conversation with Guitarist Jon Madof
Episode 50 of The Rest is Commentary isn’t just a milestone—it’s a deep dive into what really makes music come alive. Jazz guitarist and composer Jon Madof joins us for a conversation that goes far…
049: Laughing Among Ruins: A Conversation with Raymond Simonson
Raymond Simonson, founding CEO of JW3 in London, joins us for a powerful conversation about what happens when music, protest, and community collide. At the heart of this episode is Fire Drill…
048: Learning to Dance Without You: A Conversation with Rosie Wolkind in Memory of Ivan Wolkind
Grief isn’t just about what we’ve lost—it’s about how we choose to live after loss. In this episode, Shep Rosenman sits down with Rosie Wolkind to explore how loss can reshape a life with deeper…
047: Algorithms and Anti-Semitism: A Conversation with Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor and Eli Ovits
When a songwriter sits with an ancient psalm, what happens when those words collide with the wild, unseen machinery of the internet? In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman…
S1E46 046: Perfectly Imperfect: A Conversation with Timmy Riordan
What happens when a song breaks open — and something sacred spills out? In this deeply moving episode, Host Shep Rosenman sits down with singer-songwriter Timmy Riordan for a conversation that is as…
045: Songs, Psalms, and the Sacred Art of Return: A Conversation with Rabbi Aaron Lerner
What happens when ancient Torah meets modern melody with mindfulness as the bridge between them? In this episode, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi Aaron Lerner for a wide‑ranging, deeply human…
044: The Arena of Action: A Conversation with Shoshana Bloom
In this episode, Shep Rosenman and Shoshana Bloom dive into the making and meaning of “It’s About What You Do,” a song inspired by Psalm 82. Their conversation opens into a wider reflection on what…
043: Like, Totally Divine: A Special Purim Conversation with Noelle and Maya
Get ready for a Purim party like no other! 🎭✨ In this Purim special, host Shep Rosenman shares his original song “Let’s Talk About Faith” and joins Maya and Noelle for a lively conversation that’s…
042: Mandala and Melody: A Conversation with Emily Cheng
Artist and scholar Emily Cheng joins host Shep Rosenman for a luminous conversation at the crossroads of art, music, and sacred text. From two of Emily's monumental 18‑foot paintings charting the…
041: Guilt & Groove: A Conversation with Jim Ehrich
When podcast host, Shep Rosenman, turned to Psalm 38, its haunting honesty became the heartbeat of his song “Don’t Turn Away From Me.” In this conversation, Jim Ehrich joins Shep to unpack how guilt,…
040: Rhythms of Radical Empathy: A Conversation with Avram Mandell
In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, Avram Mandell—founder of Tzedek America—joins host Shep Rosenman for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation about empathy, community, and the…
039: Into the Wow: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor
What happens when ancient psalms meet modern songwriting? In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor to talk about “Into the Wow” — a song they…
038: Cosmic Chorus: A Conversation with Rabbi Steve Greenberg
This week's guest on The Rest is Commentary is Rabbi Steve Greenberg, founding director of Eshel, an organization that supports LGBTQ+ and their families in the Orthodox community. Steve and host…
037: Navigating Chaos: A Conversation with Vicente Amorim
What does it mean to stay open — as an artist, a parent, and a person — when life asks you to both take control and let go? In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, director Vicente Amorim sits…
036: Mercy, Muse, and the Music of Prayer: A Conversation with Chava Mirel
What does it really mean to live a Jewish life guided by Torah—not politics? In this episode, Chava Mirel joins us for an honest and deeply heartfelt conversation about Judaism, identity, and what…
035: From Awe to Action: A Conversation with Clive Lawton
In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman welcomes renowned and award winning Jewish educator and storyteller Clive Lawton for a wide-ranging, down-to-earth conversation sparked…
034: What's Not Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?: A Conversation with Robby Berman
In this powerful episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Robby Berman — Israeli tour guide, author, comedian, and activist — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about…
033: Holy Hands/Working Hands: A Conversation with Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
When Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, the conversation becomes a journey—through grief, faith, and the mysterious power of music to hold them both. In this episode of…
032: Heavenly Songs from the Heart of Texas: A Conversation with Joe Buchanan
In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Texas musician and storyteller, Joe Buchanan for a deeply moving conversation about divine love and the power of good…
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The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman has published 52 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Judaism, Music.
The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.
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