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Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

By: Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)
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Exploring Judaism’s key ideas, people, rituals and memory with Rabbi Justin Pines, CEO of JBS. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org Hinei Ma Tov theme song by Av VachimCopyright 2026 All Rights Reserved Judaism Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • Unlocking the Entire Passover Seder in One Hour with Yakov Danishefsky
    Mar 27 2026

    What if your Haggadah could meet you exactly where you are this year — checked out, overwhelmed, full of joy, or somewhere in between? Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, therapist, author, and creator of the Attached Haggadah - https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Haggadah-Rabbi-Yakov-Danishefsky/dp/B0GN9NDTC1-, joins us for one of our most ambitious episodes yet: unlocking the entire Pesach Seder in one hour.

    We explore the Attached framework and what it means to bring your full, authentic self to the Seder table. Yakov shares the vision behind the Attached Haggadah — a Haggadah built on dialogue between your inner world and the text — and why this is the Haggadah our generation has been waiting for. We talk about the shift from physical survival to emotional and spiritual coherence, and what it means to truly live with your mind, your marriage, your children, your fears, and your relationship with Hashem.

    Then we unlock the whole thing — a lightning round through all 14 stages of the Seder, with Yakov bringing a taste of depth and meaning to each stage.

    Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, LCSW, CSAT, is a Chicago-based therapist specializing in trauma, addictions, and couples therapy. He is the author of the bestselling Attached, the newly released Attached Haggadah, and the forthcoming The Delight of Shabbos. He leads Avodas HaLev in Chicago and hosts The Attached Life Podcast.

    Learn more about Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky: https://www.attachedliving.com/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Shabbat Effect: Transforming Your Life with Jewish Wisdom | Alan Morinis
    Mar 25 2026

    What if the 25 hours of Shabbat weren't just a break from your week, but the very engine of your spiritual growth?

    Host Justin Pines sits down with Dr. Alan Morinis — founder of the Mussar Institute and a leading voice in the contemporary revival of Mussar, the Jewish tradition of character refinement — to explore his new book, The Shabbat Effect: Jewish Wisdom for Growth and Transformation.

    Together they dive into how practicing Shabbat with conscious intention creates lasting change — not just on the seventh day, but across the six days that follow.

    In this episode:

    • The Wine and the Cup — Why spiritual depth requires the structure of religious practice

    • Mussar and Shabbat — How the lens of character refinement transforms weekly rest

    • Hitlamdut (Self-Reflexive Learning) — How to treat your own life as your greatest teacher

    • Complete vs. Temporary Rest — Why a true Shabbat should leave you a different person by Havdalah

    • Joy, Trust & Peace — A deep dive into three of the core traits that Shabbat cultivates

    Whether you're a lifelong observer or simply curious how ancient wisdom can enhance modern life, this conversation offers a genuinely fresh lens on a 3,000-year-old practice.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Zusha: How Two Friends are Reimagining Ancient Soul Music
    Mar 18 2026

    How do you turn 2,000-year-old prayers into modern hits?

    For the 100th episode of Jewish Insights, Justin sits down with the world-renowned Hasidic folk-rock duo, Zusha. Shlomo Gaisin and Zachariah Goldschmiedt open up about their journey from wordless niggunim to electronic soundscapes, and the "idol smashing" required to keep their art authentic.

    In this episode:

    • The Creative Process: How Zusha bridges the gap between the ancient and the modern.

    • The Evolution: Moving from folk melodies to atmospheric electronic music.

    • God's Voice: Bringing God into their lyrics.

    • Soulful Performance: Exclusive live versions of "Don’t Leave Me On My Own" and "Pull Me Through."

    Visit the band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zushamusic/

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    58 mins
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