Radical Moderation

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In a discourse dominated by extremes, we must be radical in our return to moderation and listening. In the Radical Moderation podcast, Rabbi Ari Segal, Head of School at Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles, reinvigorates the art of the civilized debate. Tackling difficult subjects with a range of points-of-view, Rabbi Segal explores the simple truth of modern dialogue: It is important to say what we think, but it is equally vital to think about how we say it.

Episode List

Episode 22: Created Equal, with Rabbi Nati Helfgot

Jun 28th, 2019 3:00 PM

In this episode of Radical Moderation, Rabbi Segal speaks with Rabbi Nati Helfgot, President of the International Rabbinic Fellowship, Rabbi of Congregation Netivot Shalom in New Jersey, and Jewish educator at large. With Rabbi Segal, Rabbi Helfgot retraces his road from Argentina to American Modern Orthodox leadership, discusses tackling mental health challenges in the Jewish community, and clears up misconceptions about expanding womens’ opportunities in Orthodox religious leadership. Rabbi Helfgot also offers his opinions on country music, and Rabbi Segal comes to terms with having a peer who prefers tea over coffee. The book Rabbi Helgot recommends in this episode is מדריך לחברה החרדית: אמונות וזרמים שער ותוכן עניינים by Rabbi Benjamin Brown. Get in touch with Radical Moderation: Email Rabbi Segal at a.segal@shalhevet.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadModeration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadicalModeration/

Episode 21: Encountering the Other, with Yona Shem-Tov

May 10th, 2019 12:05 AM

This week on the Radical Moderation podcast, Rabbi Segal speaks with Yona Shem-Tov, Executive Director at the educational Jewish leadership organization Encounter. Rabbi Segal and Yona explore the role Jewish education plays in building narratives around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the responsibility of leaders to take leaps and engage in new experiences. Yona and Rabbi Segal also discuss the importance of robust and even difficult conversations, her dream resolution to the conflict, and the value of steadfastness in political education. Plus, what’s a “Coffee Crisp”? The book Yona recommends in this episode is “Killing a King,” by Dan Ephron. Learn more about Encounter at http://encounterprograms.org. Get in touch with Radical Moderation: Email Rabbi Segal your comments and questions at a.segal@shalhevet.org Twitter: twitter.com/RadModeration Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalModeration/

Episode 20: New Eyes on Israel, with Thaly Germain

Feb 7th, 2019 11:14 PM

In this episode of Radical Moderation, Rabbi Segal’s friend, activist Thaly Germain, returns to discuss her recent trip to Israel. Thaly relates her experiences in finding both diversity and prejudice on her travels, as well as her experiences in Chevron and Jerusalem. Looking at the Middle East from personal, political, and activist perspectives, Rabbi Segal and Thaly explore the impact of distance on problem-solving, what parties involved in conflict really want, and the health quotient of Raisinets. The books Thaly recommends in this episode are “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson and “Monster Trouble” by Lane Fredrickson. Get in touch with Radical Moderation: Email Rabbi Segal at a.segal@shalhevet.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadModeration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadicalModeration/