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Overstressed, overworked, overstimulated? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and tune in. In each episode Rabbi Josh Feigelson will guide with ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness practices to help center your soul and ease you into your week. Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day is a production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
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- Yesterday9 min
The Myth of the Self-Made American (Part 4)
Rabbi Josh Feigelson takes on one of America's most cherished myths: the rugged, self-made individual. In the fourth episode of the Independence miniseries, he argues it's not only historically ironic but profoundly un-Jewish. Drawing on Torah's laws of the field, he makes the case that our success is never a solo act. The episode closes with a grounding meditation on gratitude and interdependence. Jeremy Engels' On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Rights, Responsibilities, and the Mitzvah Mindset (Part 3)
What does citizenship really mean—and what does Judaism have to say about it? In this third episode of the Independence miniseries, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on the difference between a rights-focused mindset and a responsibility-focused one, drawing on the Jewish concept of mitzvah and Professor Jeremy Engels's Mindful Democracy. He closes with a practical week-long havruta accountability practice to help listeners build a habit of showing up for others in small, everyday ways. This episode draws on Professor Jeremy Engels' On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- 2 weeks ago10 min
The Interstitium: Finding Freedom in Interdependence (Part 2)
What do cutting-edge biology and a 2,000-year-old Talmudic teaching have in common? Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how a newly discovered body system mirrors the Jewish idea that we are all deeply bound to one another and guides listeners through a mindfulness practice to help them feel that truth in their own bodies. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Not Independence. Interdependence: A Jewish meditation for Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on mindfulness, democracy, and interdependence. The episode launches a new series as the US approaches its 250th anniversary, exploring how true independence is rooted in community and mutual responsibility. It closes with a guided meditation on gratitude, connection, and belonging. This episode draws on Professor Jeremy Engels' On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- 4 weeks ago10 min
The Unfinished Symphony of Life (Part 5)
Rabbi Josh turns to an unlikely teacher, the 19th-century composer Franz Schubert, to close out the five-part series on uncertainty and anxiety. Paired with Rabbi Tarfon's ancient insight , it is not your job to finish the work , the episode invites listeners to release their grip on perfection. Listen for a guided mindfulness practice helps listeners sit with what's unfinished. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- May 11, 202610 min
The Evil Eye: Escaping the Anxiety Trap (Part 4)
What if the silence isn't judgment? Rabbi Josh shares a powerful moment from a silent retreat that reveals how anxiety turns strangers into threats. Using the Jewish concepts of ayin hara (the evil eye) and ayin tova (a generous perspective), he shows how shifting your inner filter can transform fear into openness and offers a practical meditation to help you do just that. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- May 4, 20268 min
Waiting Well: A Jewish Mindfulness Practice for Uncertain Times (Part 3)
Rabbi Josh Feigelson reframes the experience of waiting by drawing on the Jewish wisdom of the mezuzah. Using a personal story about meeting President Clinton at the Oval Office, he distinguishes between the "waiting room" mindset rooted in anxiety and the "hallway" mindset rooted in presence and agency. The episode closes with a short guided breathing practice. Josh with Clinton: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZCEQHwqXR4RbpuIAGp-KnXUJa1yIRSm4/view?usp=sharing Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
- Apr 27, 20269 min
Five Minutes at a Time: A Jewish Practice for Anxiety (Part 2)
What do you do when anxiety about the future threatens to unravel everything? Rabbi Josh Feigelson found his answer in an unexpected moment during rabbinical school: "Just plan the next five minutes." In this second episode of the uncertainty miniseries, he connects that wisdom to the biblical story of Manna, the daily bread that couldn't be hoarded or saved. Stop reaching for tomorrow's answers today. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
About Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices For Every Day
Overstressed, overworked, overstimulated? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and tune in. In each episode Rabbi Josh Feigelson will guide with ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness practices to help center your soul and ease you into your week. Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day is a production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
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