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.
Episodes
May 26, 2025 • 10 mins
What do missing bunnies, forgotten wallets, and overlooked people have in common? In the latest installment of a series on Jewish ethics, Rabbi Josh Feigelson draws on unexpected wisdom from the beloved children’s book Knuffle Bunny to explore the deeply rooted Jewish mitzvah of hashavat aveidah—returning lost objects. This episode bridges Jewish ethics with practical mindfulness and draws on the Torah teaching of Lo hitalamta —do...
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May 19, 2025 • 9 mins
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on how his bar mitzvah helped shape his lifelong relationship with tzedakah—Jewish giving. Inspired by tzedakah advocate Danny Siegel, Rabbi Feigelson recounts how choosing generosity over gifts shifted his perspective on possessions, wealth, and happiness. This fifth installment in the “Jewish Ethics” miniseries goes beyond the immediate, face-to-face acts of charity discussed in the previo...
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May 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Rabbi Josh Feigelson shares a personal story that becomes a powerful lesson in tzedakah, the Jewish ethical obligation to give. Through an unexpected moment outside a Walgreens, Josh explores the deep emotional and spiritual layers that arise when we encounter people in need—and how choosing to act with compassion can reconnect us to our divine purpose. In the latest episode in a series on Jewish ethics and mindfulness, explore how...
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May 5, 2025 • 9 mins
In this heartwarming episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the timeless Jewish mitzvah of bikkur cholim—visiting the sick. Using the classic film The Princess Bride as a surprising entry point, Rabbi Feigelson reminds us that the story begins not with sword fights or giants, but with an act of love and compassion: a grandfather visiting his ill grandson. The latest episode in a 10-part series on Jewish ethics and mindfulness uses...
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April 28, 2025 • 10 mins
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim—welcoming guests—as a core element of Jewish ethics and spiritual life. In the second episode in a series on Jewish ethics and mindfulness, Rabbi Feigelson draws from personal Passover memories, teachings from his Hillel rabbi, and Talmudic wisdom. He unpacks how hospitality is more than symbolic—it’s a deeply vulnerable, godly, and spiritual act. Listen for a guided me...
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April 21, 2025 • 11 mins
In this powerful new series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson kicks off a 10-part exploration of Jewish ethics by diving into one of Judaism’s most profound teachings: that every human being is created b’tzelem Elohim—in the image of God. This episode sets the stage for a deeper journey through Jewish ethical mitzvot like hospitality, care for the sick, and mindful speech—grounded in the belief that Jewish mindfulness isn’t just about self-ca...
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April 14, 2025 • 36 mins
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April 7, 2025 • 8 mins
In this deeply personal pre-Passover episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how the holiday of Pesach is designed to help us feel truly at home—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Discover why the seder is more than just a meal—it’s a mindful container for healing, listening, and growth. From childhood memories of a basement seder to the sacred ritual of opening the door for Elijah, Josh reflects on how Passover invites us in...
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March 31, 2025 • 9 mins
As we prepare for Passover, Rabbi Josh Feigelson invites listeners to reflect on the deeper spiritual message of the holiday: moving from servitude under Pharaoh to a sacred relationship with the Divine, and recognizing how independence and interdependence are intertwined. With stories from his Detroit roots and a short guided meditation, this episode offers both insight and practice for a meaningful season of renewal.
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March 24, 2025 • 9 mins
In this final episode of our 7-part Shabbat rituals miniseries, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the deep spiritual meaning of Havdalah, the ritual that marks the end of Shabbat and the beginning of a new week. Why do transitions matter so much—emotionally, spiritually, and culturally? From national borders to baseball strike zones, Rabbi Josh reflects on how boundaries shape our lives, and how Havdalah offers a mindful way to carry t...
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March 17, 2025 • 8 mins
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the quiet power of one of Judaism’s most familiar yet often overlooked rituals: saying Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Feigelson invites us to reflect on how this simple greeting becomes a meaningful spiritual practice—one that reconnects us with peace, presence, and the divine in each other. In the latest installment of a seven part miniseries on mindfulness and Shabbat, Rabbi Feigelson shares storie...
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March 10, 2025 • 8 mins
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the ritual of preparing for Shabbat, the weekly day of rest in Jewish tradition. From setting the table to aligning with natural rhythms, he discusses how Shabbat preparation fosters mindfulness, intentionality, and spiritual connection. In the fifth installment in a miniseries on mindfulness and Shabbat, Rabbi Feigelson draws on ancient Jewish wisdom and shares shares a simple daily practic...
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March 3, 2025 • 10 mins
Are our phones becoming our “precious”? Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how our relationship with technology mirrors Gollum’s obsession with the Ring of Power in the Lord of the Rings Series. Drawing on Jewish wisdom and the spirit of Shabbat, Rabbi Feigelson offers practical steps to reset our digital habits and create a meaningful “tech sabbath.” In the fourth installment of a miniseries on mindfulness and Shabbat, discover how unp...
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February 24, 2025 • 10 mins
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the deep spiritual and practical significance of food on Shabbat—particularly the rituals of washing hands and blessing the challah. In the third episode in a series on Shabbat rituals, discover how a simple act like eating can become an opportunity for mindfulness, gratitude, and connection to Jewish tradition.
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February 17, 2025 • 9 mins
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson helps transform the Friday night Kiddush into a mindful celebration of life’s blessings and a powerful act of witnessing Shabbat’s sacred energy. In the second part of a series on mindfulness and Shabbat, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the transformative ritual of Friday night Kiddush—a key Shabbat practice that turns an ancient blessing into a living testimony of faith and gratitude.
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February 10, 2025 • 10 mins
Welcome to Soulful Jewish Living and discover how the ancient tradition of Shabbat candle lighting can transform your weekly routine into a moment of mindful spiritual renewal. In the the first episode in a seven-part miniseries on Shabbat, Rabbi Josh Feigelson guides you through a practice of pausing, breathing, and reflecting on gratitude and hope. The series is devoted to making the most out of Judaism's gift, the weekly day of ...
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February 3, 2025 • 11 mins
In the final episode of our five-part miniseries on mindful responses to antisemitism, host Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the fine line between vigilance and hypervigilance in Jewish life. Rabbi Feigelon reflects on intergenerational trauma, mindfulness, and resilience. He draws on the Torah to counter anxiety by embracing Jewish identity with strength and presence.
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January 27, 2025 • 9 mins
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the beauty and joy of Jewish life in the fourth installment in our series on responding mindfully to antisemitism. This episode shifts the focus from pain and trauma to the uplifting aspects of Jewish identity and asks: what do you love about being Jewish? Rabbi Feigelson provides practical journaling exercises and insights from Hasidic teachings.
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January 20, 2025 • 10 mins
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the transformative power of creating space in the third installment of a miniseries on mindful responses to antisemitism. In a world that thrives on reactivity and clickbait, this episode offers practical tools to reclaim control, reduce emotional triggers, empower yourself to engage with the world from a place of calm and intention.
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January 13, 2025 • 9 mins
In the second episode in a five-part series exploring antisemitism and mindfulness, Rabbi Josh Feigelson delves into the concept of being "triggered." He shares a personal story of emotional triggering during a European trip in his twenties—a moment rooted in intergenerational Jewish trauma. Rabbi Feigelson invites listeners to recognize and observe moments when antisemitic experiences or cultural memories have activated emotional ...
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