Wisdom Explored: Conversations With Rabbi Corinne
Wisdom Explored: Conversations With Rabbi Corinne
Janet Spiegel
A relaxed, enjoyable series of conversations with Rabbi Corinne Copnick on her lifetime of experience and gleaned wisdom as award winning actor, writer, gallery owner, mom and grandmother, and later-in-life rabbi. Her depth of knowledge is powerful.
Not Near, Here - the fusion of biology & technology
In this episode Rabbi Corinne compares the scientific philosophies of the contemporary genius of Kurzweil, Stravrides and Ackerman. Where are we in society today with the fast pace of technology combining with biology?
Apr 7, 2024
15 min
A Continuing Dialogue with The Pope
On November 12th, 2023, 400 rabbinic leaders and scholars of the global Jewish community reached out to Pope Francis asking for spiritual support from the Catholic church following the horrific attacks on Israel and the hostage-taking of innocent civilians by the terrorist group, Hamas, based in Gaza. The Pope responded on February 3, 2024 with a beautiful letter. This episode follows the correspondence, along with the Jewish community's response to The Pope's letter.
Feb 27, 2024
14 min
The Courage to Return: Late 19th and early 20th Century
Prompted by receiving an unexpected gift of historical photographs of protests against anti-semitism from the 1900s, Rabbi Corinne briefly explores the first and second aliyahs contributing to the development of the nation of Israel.
Feb 11, 2024
15 min
Predator and Prey
We look at the human condition of Predator vs. Prey from the lens of a remarkable story about a peacock (from Rabbi Corinne's 5th book, A Rabbi at Sea: A Uniquely Spiritual Journey). From an aviary in Columbia, to a mangrove swamp in Costa Rica, the peacock is a symbol of survival in a dangerous world. The conversation continues between Rabbi Corinne and Janet on the mirror of this animal encounter to our human experience in the world. Note: Rabbi Corinne's 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" is currently available on Amazon.com
Feb 5, 2024
14 min
What Makes a Great Nation? (rev.)
From Biblical times to today, what are the values that contribute to having a Great Nation? And what MUST be there in order for it to sustain? In this episode, Rabbi Corinne gives us insight into the Torah constructs for society that still ring true today. Her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them" is available on Amazon. She appreciates the support you show her as an author!
Jan 24, 2024
14 min
A Walk Down Memory Lane: Life as a Radio Actress - Early Days
Season 2 begins! Today Rabbi Corinne takes us to her childhood and teen years as a young live radio actress in Montreal, Canada. She shares her memories of a few shows, including "Calling All Children", on a local radio station (CFCF) and her move into the national radio scene of the CBC, Canada's national public radio in the years during and after WWII. She also shares anecdotes from the birth of the actors' union in Canada.
Jan 19, 2024
16 min
Who? The Poetry of Hope.
When poetry and stories and learning combine. That's what Miracles Are What You Make of Them truly is. Today, Rabbi Corinne brings us inside the mind of the creative artist (her!) and gives us a window into how poetry can offer a meditative pause on our reflections about the world and how we inhabit it.
Jan 4, 2024
15 min
Parallel Milky Way and Other Awesome Things
Rabbi Corinne and Janet look at some of the ways that science is filling us with awe. Happy Holidays to all. Excerpts are from "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", Rabbi Corinne's 6th book, available on Amazon.com.
Dec 24, 2023
10 min
Inner Strength or Collective Support?
In today's episode, Rabbi Corinne and Janet explore whether hope is from inner strength or if it comes from community. Rabbi Corinne takes us through visions of hope: from Job (Biblical times); Rabbi Yohanan (Talmudic tales); and Victor Frankl (Holocaust survivor). Excerpts are from her latest book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", available on Amazon.
Dec 21, 2023
10 min
Hope: Catching the Green Light
In this episode, Rabbi Corinne and Janet engage in a lively discussion on our spiritual capacity for hope. They touch on the thin line between hope and delusion as well as taking advantage of goal-setting and incremental action. Reference material is from her 6th book, "Miracles Are What You Make of Them", Chapter 4.
Dec 13, 2023
11 min
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