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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.
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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 he…
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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…
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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, …
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On this week’s episode of Radical Moderation, Rabbi Segal speaks with David Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic, former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and author of Trumpocracy. Rabbi Segal and Mr. Frum hold a wide-ranging discussion on subjects like building democratic culture, Canadian sports, remaining a Republican in the Trump era…
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In the second part of his conversation with Dr. Tamara Tweel, Rabbi Segal challenges Dr. Tweel to the Radical Moderation game. Dr. Tweel tackles topics like changing the Western canon for purposes of diversity, and the power in self-defined pronouns. Rabbi Segal and Dr. Tweel also discuss using religion to bolster academic understanding, the real k…
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This week on the Radical Moderation podcast, Rabbi Segal begins his conversation with Dr. Tamara Tweel, Director of Strategy for the Office of Innovation, Director of Civic Spirit, and professor and scholar of civics and social welfare at Columbia University. Dr. Tweel speaks with Rabbi Segal about the impact of politics and citizenship on her chil…
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This week on the Radical Moderation podcast, Rabbi Segal speaks with Rabbi Judah Mischel, Executive Director at Camp HASC and founder of the educational foundation Tzama Nafshi. Together, Rabbi Mischel and Rabbi Segal explore the limits of radical moderation, and ponder the intricacies of interacting with ideological opponents — even if they are as…
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The Radical Moderation podcast returns for a second season with a few special guests. In this episode, Rabbi Ari Segal is joined by Shalhevet High School students Kate and Evan in a radically moderate discussion of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination and confirmation. Together, Evan, Kate, and Rabbi Segal discuss the benefits and dra…
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Rabbi Segal takes your questions and looks back on the lessons learned from the first year of Radical Moderation. We'll see you in season two!由Rabbi Ari Segal
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In the second part of his conversation with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, Rabbi Ari Segal introduces a new challenge: the “Radical Moderation Game.” Together, the Rabbis defend and debate several controversial subjects in the modern Jewish and secular worlds from both traditionalist and radical points of view. Rabbi Bashevkin also shares his philosophy on…
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This week on the Radical Moderation podcast, Rabbi Segal speaks with Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, Director of Education at NCSY. In the first part of their conversation, Rabbi Bashevkin discusses his “quacky” childhood, and how he came to have roots in diverse corners of the secular and religious worlds. Rabbi Segal and Rabbi Bashevkin also explore the i…
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In the second part of their conversation, Rabbi Segal and Thaly Germain dig into the ideas of allyship in social justice, and how to find common ground when values conflict -- as they do on subjects like that of Minister Louis Farrakhan. Thaly also shares more stories from her life and work, compares her favorite Jewish holidays with Rabbi Segal.…
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This week, Rabbi Segal is joined by his friend Thaly Germain, a Haitian-American activist and the founder of Equity Partners/Onward. In Part I of their conversation, Thaly shares her inspiring life story, and she and Rabbi Segal discuss the concept of social privilege in America. Rabbi Segal and Thaly also reflect, with some amusement, on how they …
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In the second part of their conversation, Rabbi Segal and OU President Moishe Bane dive into the question of unity within the Orthodox community. What does it mean to be Orthodox, and how does the Orthodox Union decide when and how to enforce boundaries of dogma? What about practices that skirts the edge of traditional observance, such as female cl…
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This week, Rabbi Segal speaks with Moishe Bane, President of the Orthodox Union and partner at Ropes & Gray LLP. In the first part of their conversation, President Bane offers an inside look at the OU, and discusses his educational philosophy (for children and adults alike) with Rabbi Segal. President Bane also explores his background as an activis…
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In the second part of his conversation with Accidental Talmudist, Rabbi Segal explores Sal and Nina’s approach to discussing politics and anti-Semitism through courteous discourse. The Litvaks also share their secret to finding wisdom in multiple places, spill the assumptions that frustrate them the most, and tell the story of how an imaginary woma…
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This week, Rabbi Segal is joined by the Accidental Talmudist blogger and filmmaker Sal Litvak, and his wife Nina. In Part I of their conversation, Rabbi Segal and the Litvaks reveal the best coffee in Los Angeles, explore Sal's journey to Talmud, and explain the importance of a good lemon-squeezer.由Rabbi Ari Segal
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In the second part of his conversation with Rabbi Segal, comedian Elon Gold explores his approach to comedy(and other subjects) as a proud radical moderate. Rabbi Segal and Elon also discuss the liberal bent of modern comedy, and Elon shares his thoughts on whether this slant is a positive part of the art, or alienating in our increasingly divided …
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This week on Radical Moderation, Rabbi Segal is joined by internationally-renowned comedian Elon Gold. In Part I of their conversation, Rabbi Segal and Elon exchange pleasantries (and more than few jokes) and discuss performing comedy as an Orthodox Jew, political common sense, and the secrets of hummus.…
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In the second part of this two-part episode, Rabbi Segal continues his conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous. The rabbis discuss Israeli-American politics, and debate which voices are going unheard in the current Jewish dialogue. Tune in to explore what radical moderation really means as significant issues in the Jewish and global communities contin…
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This week, Rabbi Segal welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous to Radical Moderation. A leading voice in liberal American Judaism, Rabbi Brous is consistently ranked among the most influential rabbis in the United States, and joins Rabbi Segal to explore the concept of radical moderation from their differing points of view. In Part I of this episode, Rabbis Se…
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Rabbi Ari Segal talks to Professor Avi Helfand of Pepperdine University about President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and the fallout in Yeshiva University and the wider Jewish community.由Rabbi Ari Segal
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Welcome to Radical Moderation by Rabbi Ari Segal! In this introductory episode, Rabbi Segal will introduce you to the goals this podcast, and establish the renewed importance of conversation in our increasingly divided world.由Rabbi Ari Segal
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