What does it mean to celebrate a new year with traditions that go back thousands of years? 🍎🍯

In this episode of Faith Matters, we’re exploring Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and the history, traditions and deeper meaning behind this important time on the Jewish calendar. Learn why the holiday is a time for reflection, renewal and looking ahead, plus the significance behind some of the customs that have been passed down through generations.

It’s a new year with some very old traditions, and there’s a lot more to the story than apples and honey!

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What if the search for who we are is also a search for God?

In this episode of Faith Matters, the conversation explores the connection between discovering ourselves and discovering the divine. They discuss what it means to intentionally spend time in God’s presence, quiet the distractions around us and create space for a deeper understanding of our faith and ourselves.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about identity, spirituality and what we may discover when we make room for God in our everyday lives.

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What if finding yourself is also a way of finding God?

On this episode of Faith Matters, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Reverend Adrian Doll explore the connection between faith, identity, and purpose. Along with a little trivia and an inspiring story, they discuss how moments of feeling lost can lead to personal and spiritual growth. If you're searching for direction, hope, or a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and encouragement along the way.

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Wedding bells are ringing, and not just in the headlines.

On this episode of Faith Matters, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Reverend Adrian Doll explore the meaning of marriage through the lens of faith. Along the way, they discuss the buzz surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding, what makes a marriage last, and why the spiritual side of saying "I do" matters just as much as the celebration. It's a thoughtful conversation with a few pop culture stops along the way.

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The conversation continues as Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Reverend Adrian Doll discuss the role faith can play in healing the divisions facing our society. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, they reflect on how compassion, understanding, and shared values can help bring people together despite their differences.

In Part 2 of this Faith Matters episode, they explore how religious communities can foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen relationships, and inspire hope for the future. It's a timely conversation about unity, faith, and the values that can help shape America's next 250 years.

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Getting older comes with a few surprises. In this episode of Much Ado, Dianne Hahn shares the humorous realities of aging, from knees that seem to predict the weather to waking up with mysterious aches from simply sleeping. Along the way, she reflects on why growing older doesn't bother her at all, celebrating the wisdom, perspective, and gratitude that come with each new chapter.

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On this episode of People & Places, host Dan Roberts sits down with Kathy Yanke, Sassy Squads Director for the Las Vegas Sassy Seniors, to talk about the incredible community they've built for women across Southern Nevada.

Kathy shares how the organization got its start, how the Sassy Seniors support local charities throughout the valley, and why creating a welcoming sisterhood has become so meaningful for hundreds of women. It's a conversation full of laughter, inspiration, and proof that making a difference never goes out of style.

Sassy Seniors Website: https://www.stagetimeevents.com/sassy

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In Part 1 of this two-part Faith Matters series, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Reverend Adrian Doll explore the message of hope shared across faiths and its connection to the American story.

Along the way, they dive into the history behind Fourth of July fireworks, reflect on the meaning of freedom, and discuss why the nation's 250th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate both our shared history and our shared humanity.

Be sure to listen in and watch out for Part 2 of this special conversation, where Rabbi Akselrad and Reverend Doll continue exploring faith, community, and the future of America.

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