Duncan Trussell Family Hour 655: Rabbi Paula Marcus
Dec 13, 2024
Rabbi Paula Marcus, Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth El, is dedicated to interfaith dialogue and peacemaking in the Middle East. She shares her insights on the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing hopeful narratives often ignored by mainstream media. Their conversation includes the impacts of settlement expansions, personal stories from both Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers, and the importance of community activism and empathy. Rabbi Paula highlights grassroots efforts for reconciliation, reminding us that even in turmoil, hope can thrive.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Path to Ram Dass
- Rabbi Paula Marcus's husband, familiar with Ram Dass from his time in Berkeley in the 60s, encouraged her to attend her first Ram Dass retreat.
- This year marks her 10th year attending the retreat.
Becoming a Rabbi
- Rabbi Paula Marcus's journey to becoming a rabbi began with music, teaching, and a deep connection to Jewish life.
- Her studies and travels in Israel and Palestine led her to pursue textual studies and become a rabbi who sings.
Defining Zionism
- Zionism is defined as the belief in Israel as the Jewish homeland, where Jews have a right to live.
- This definition has evolved, leading to various interpretations like non-Zionist, anti-Zionist, and post-Zionist.
