Episodes
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Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas does a solo mini episode on Passover, Liberation, and what our souls must move through in order to potentially shift during this holiday. What is the point of cleaning out Hametz or bread products, if we are not cleaning out the inner-hametz of our personal pantries in our souls? The goal of these rituals are to get us to access that knowingness of freedom with spiritual integrity. Can we do it? This must be the year for us to try.
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Special thanks to all who made this season a success! Most specifically sound editor: Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon.
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon (The Ritual House sound editor!) discuss the tension of when there is a ritual that no longer works for you- how do you cope? What do you do? The episode focuses on the ancient jewish ritual of Brit-Milah. They differ on their conclusions and discuss these differences at length. The larger issue of how to interpret ancient texts and rituals is also very alive in the episode. Eli shares his passion and commitment to this project. The Ritual House is a space that is proud to house diverse viewpoints on many spiritual topics and this episode reflects this value.
Eliyahu is a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, photographer and creative based in Los Angeles. For more: www.eliungar.com, www.bruchim.online
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Dr. Lori Baudino discuss the art of creating space wherever one is. Dr. Baudino shares her personal creative way of creating space with clients, when traveling and anywhere in between. How does one do this as themselves with fluidity and boundaries? What are the rituals for creating a space? They discuss these rituals and spirituality as well.
Dr. Baudino is a psychologist with a focus on mind+body connection. She does through an integrative approach encompassing the whole child and family. She is an author, speaker and founder of global therapists. For more: www.drloribaudino.com/ @drloribaudino
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Igael Gurin-Malous (Iggy) have an in depth conversation about all things ritual in relation to cultivating a personal spiritual practice as well as engaging with Talmud. Iggy shares his personal long term ritual of studying Talmud and how it has walked with him throughout his life in all it's stages. What does it mean to have an intense and personal practice that is connected to our ancestors? Can one do so when they feel on the outside? How does one even begin? The two debate as rabbis and friends do with love.
Rabbi Igael "Iggy" Gurin-Malous is a renowned Talmud teacher, speaker, spiritual counselor, artist, and educator in New York City. For more: @notyourrabbi
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p.s. we love that this is lucky chai episode!
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Paige Appel have a deep conversation about spirituality, soul work, surrender and the challenging aspects of seeking. Paige discusses her personal spiritual journey and the moments of challenge along the way as well as the clarity that she has for the work that she is doing with Riverbank and circling.
Paige is the owner and founder of Riverbank as well as Midland Shop. She is a circle facilitator and creator of sacred space. For more: riverbankla.com.
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Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas does a solo mini episode on her thoughts on the moment.
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Also, our recent thoughts on substack .
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Alon-Lee Green of Standing Together have a deep conversation about the sacred work of building a movement for justice and peace. They discuss the importance of this grassroots movement that Jewish and Palestinian citizens are building together, alongside allies from afar, as well as how the work cannot stop. Alon-Lee shares the rituals that sustains him as he continues to works with his partners and team to accomplish a cease-fire and return of hostages as well as pathways towards aid. The theme of spirituality and the revolutionary spirit is part of this entire episode. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel famously shared after the march in Selma in 1965 that he prayed with his feet. This episode is this statement in action. As always, there are mini rituals towards the end of the episode.
Alon-Lee is the co-founder and national director of Standing Together, a grassroots movement mobilizing Jews and Palestinians from all over Israel in pursuit of of peace, equality, social and climate justice. For more: www.standing-together.org/en @alonlee @stnading.together.english
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Nili Salem have a deep conversation all about Judaism, their visions for the world to come and where they differ. Nili claims that Jews were the original hippies and they discuss the beauty of the crystals and energetic principles that guide the spiritual tradition in its original formation. The entire episode is illuminated with spiritual practices and rituals. As always, there are mini rituals towards the end of the episode. The Ritual House is a space that houses many different viewpoints, opinions, experiences and this episode models this ideal.
Nili Salem is an ever-smiling, Torah-loving, drum-playing, niggun-singing, Narrative Therapist, Speaker, and teacher of Jewish studies. She gathers many people to learn Torah together and carries her shofar wherever she goes. For more: www.nilibsimcha.com/ @nili_salem
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Rev Briana Lynn have a conversation on rituals, spirituality, religion and the deconstruction of harmful systems that are in place as well as sharing a hope for a new vision that is being created. Rev. Briana Lynn shares her beautiful vision of this new era. The opening of this episode highlights an area of challenge that happened during the conversation that we felt was important to name. The Ritual House is a space that houses many different viewpoints, opinions, experiences and this episode models this ideal, even during tricky moments. As always there are rituals scattered throughout as well as specific mini rituals to try on at the end of the episode.
Rev. Briana Lynn is the Executive Director of The Earth Temple and Rites of ReParenting Mentor and Speaker. She is also the founder of the Mystery School, a teacher, public speaker and spiritual mentor to many. For more: www.theearthtemple.com/rbl
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Special thank you to our sound editor Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon for this extra help on this episode. And gratitude for the works of Martin Buber, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. For reading on the topic alluded to in the beginning of the episode: Constantine's Sword, The Church of The Jews by James Carroll is a possible place to start.
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Ron Zohar have a conversation on the Godliness within each of us, Kabbalah, choosing belief, Israel-Palestine and the spiritual truth of the moment. Ron shares his experience as a Moroccan Israeli during this moment and throughout his life with deep vulnerability and passion. There is a light and possibility that is being built, despite the pain and hardship.
Tova shares rituals to try on at the end of the episode.
Ron is a spiritual coach, mentor, reiki master who works with the most vulnerable and youth in Israel. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram @Ron_zohar.
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and Elad Nehorai discuss the ways in which our communities and identities impact us. Shifting or leaving a community/identity is not simple and Elad shares his reflections of finding ways to hold onto the rituals that matter most and letting go of the ones that feel harmful. Spiritual integrity and the intersection of writing and spirituality are also highlighted.
Tova shares two rituals towards the end of the episode.
Elad is a writer, activist and thinker. His writing can be found in the Daily Beast, Huffington Post, the Guardian, and other outlets. A formerly Orthodox Jew, he is an outspoken activist on extremism both within and outside of the Jewish community. For more: eladnehorai.substack.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic- Douglas and Minquell Ramone discuss creativity and the different stages an individual may have in their lives as an artist. They discuss the rhythm that ritual may hold for us in our personal lives and the lives of our ancestors and how connected we all are. Minquell shares his personal journey as a dancer, writer and artist and how ritual has been a foundation throughout it all.
Minquell Ramone is a creative artist based in Los Angeles. His artistry is a manifestation of his singular experience as an Afro-European growing up in the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam. Raised by immigrant parents from Suriname, his cultural heritage imbues his work with a rich and nuanced perspective. For more: www.minquellramone.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic- Douglas and guest, Analia Saban discuss art, flow, creativity, spirituality and how rituals in all forms help us connect. The conversation focuses on the role that faith plays in our lives and that when we look, there is always something holding us in the moment. Can a a concert be a Temple? Listen for more.
Analia Saban is an internationally recognized artist born in Buenos Aires and based in Los Angeles. Her unconventional methods such as unweaving paintings, laser-burning wood and canvas, molding forms in acrylic paint, weaving paint through linen thread, remain central to her practice as she continues to explore art-making processes and materials in relation to her daily experience. You can find her work in museums all over the world. For More: analiasabanstudio.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas shares her perspective of the collective spiritual crisis of this intense moment and her thoughts on how ritual and new spiritual leadership are the way forward. This is a mini solo episode. There is a candle ritual shared at the end of the episode.
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and guest, Abigail Rasminsky discuss rituals and how important they are to contain what must be contained. The conversation is a reminder of how rituals practiced on the daily, even the ones that seem simple are indeed our anchors in this world. A new moon mini ritual is provided at the end of the episode.
Abigail Rasminsky is a writer and teacher based in Los Angeles. She is a lecturer and teacher in the Program in Narrative Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC. She runs writing workshops and retreats. Her substack, People +Bodies: abigailrasminsky.substack.com For More: www.abigailrasminsky.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and guest, Casper ter Kuile, discuss religion, spirituality and the the new pathways being created in this moment through ritual and more. The conversation is a reminder of the power that ritual continues to hold for our collective and the creative +joyful ways we get to engage with this tool. Two rituals are shared towards the end of the episode.
Casper ter Kuile is the author of The Power Of Ritual, the co-founder of The Nearness, Sacred Design Lab and the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. For more: www.caspertk.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic- Douglas and guest, Kathleen Donahoe, have a conversation about democratizing ritual with a specific focus of doing so in our homes and with our children. There are many creative tips that Kathleen has around this that she provides. Tova also shares her thoughts on how Rabbinic Judaism originally was set out to be home-based and how it is time to return to this practice. A ritual for the New Year is also shared.
Kathleen Donahoe is the COO and Co-owner of Oh Baby!Fitness. She is a poet and writer as well. For more: kathleendonahoe.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and guest, Brendon Henderson of Henno House discuss all things ritual as they relate to wellness, energy work, sound baths, authenticity and more. They touch on thinking about new ways to do religion today and lay out a potential vision of something different. Brendon shares his personal story and of traveling to Japan to learn Reiki. A ritual for the week is provided by Tova at the end of the episode.
Brendon Henderson is the founder and director of Henno House in Los Angeles. He is a former media executive who served in several creative leadership positions throughout his career before dedicating his life to healing. Having experienced first hand the power of poly-frequential living, he is devoted to traveling to understand how a variety of cultures are harnessing this power and bringing those learnings to his clients. He is an educator and provides many offerings, including a monthly Sound Bath. For more: @hennohouse
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic- Douglas and guest, Danielle Beinstein have a conversation about astrology, Judaism, the earth, ritual and more. Does Judaism hold these traditions and can we find ways to return to them?
Danielle Beinstein is an astrologer, writer, deep thinker, facilitator and more. You can find more: www.daniellebeinstein.com
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The Ritual House host, Tova Leibovic-Douglas and guest, Dr. Najuma Smith discuss all things ritual as they relate to faith, religion, and to the spiritual leadership needed in this moment, which often calls for something different. They touch on Christianity and Judaism. Rev. Najuma shares her story of hearing "the call" and how this has informed her life. A ritual for the week is provided by Tova at the end of the episode.
Dr. Najuma Smith is a pastor, motivational speaker, writer and is the Assistant Director of Community and Public Engagement with the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture. For more, follow her: @revjuju
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