Discover the heart and soul of Israel’s rabbinate with The Rabbi Podcast, hosted by Rabbi Phil Cohen. Journey through intimate conversations with rabbis from across Israel—men and women, Reform and Orthodox, seasoned leaders and new voices—each sharing their personal stories, challenges, and hopes. Recorded during a time of conflict, these interviews offer rare, deeply human insights into faith, resilience, and the evolving landscape of Jewish life in Israel.
From missile-interrupted Zoom calls to tales of pioneering women and transformative educators, The Rabbi Podcast explores what it means to serve the Jewish people today. Whether you’re curious about Israeli society, the spiritual journeys of its leaders, or the intersection of tradition and modernity, this podcast invites you into the living story of Israel’s rabbis—one conversation at a time.
In this episode, Rabbi Cohen speaks with Rabbi Ada Zavidov about her journey to the rabbinate. Rabbi Ada Zavidov was born in 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland to Israeli parents and made aliyah upon her family’s return to Israel wh...
In this episode, Rabbi Cohen speaks with Rabbi Peretz Rodman, a Jerusalem-based educator, writer, and translator. Rabbi Peretz Rodman earned a B.A. and M.A. in Jewish studies at Brandeis University and a Bachelor of Hebrew Li...
In this episode, Rabbi Phil Cohen chats with Rabba Sigalit Ur about her journey to the rabbinate.
Ron Kronish and I became friends when a relatively small number of years ago I met him at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute where he has an office. He emerged from that office to meet me wearing a big smile. We had coffee, tal...
Rabbi Phil Cohen introduces The Rabbi Podcast, coming December 9, 2025, at 8 a.m. US EST.