As we head into the High Holy Days, we often focus on teshuvah — the hard work of apologizing and making amends. But what about the modern "villains" in our lives whom we aren't ready to forgive? In this powerful pre-holiday episode, discover three practical, psychological tools for processing deep resentment. While forgiveness requires two people, letting go of hatred is an inner job that only you can do for yourself; tune in to lighten your emotional load and prepare your heart for a truly peaceful New Year.

Lighten your load in preparation for the High Holy Days.

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Is a "good friend" someone who never judges you, or the one person with the courage to call you out? Drawing from the Torah, this episode dives into the difficult Jewish obligation of tochecha — offering constructive criticism to those we love. From a mysterious Talmudic story about a rabbi and a neighbor’s ox to the three golden rules of "rebuking" without ruining a relationship, we explore how holding each other accountable is the ultimate Jewish act of love.

This sermon originally aired on April 24, 2026.

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We’ve all heard Jewish caregivers kvell over their "exceptional" children — the doctors, the lawyers, the "tall and handsome" sons. And they're right to: Jews make up only 0.2% of the population, yet hold 20% of the world’s Nobel Prizes and the list of accomplishment goes on and on. Is it just good luck, or is it the way we’re raised? In this episode, Rabbi Amy breaks down the "Talmudic Checklist" — a six-point roadmap of parental obligations that ensures the next generation doesn't just survive, but thrives.

This sermon originally aired on May 8, 2026.

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This podcast’s theme song, “Oseh Shalom,” is performed by Rob Aronson.