Overstressed, overworked, overstimulated? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and tune in. In each episode Rabbi Josh Feigelson will guide with ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness practices to help center your soul and ease you into your week.Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day is a production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 9:53
This Sukkot, Rabbi Josh Feigelson revisits an episode about mindful presence and self-discovery through the lens of “hineni,” a concept that encapsulates being fully present and…
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:55
On Yom Kippur, we’re invited to slow down, turn inward, and open our hearts. Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores an ancient teaching about directing our hearts toward the Holy of…
Sep 7, 2026 · 11:05
In the final episode of Soulful Jewish Living's ten-part series on feeling at home, Rabbi Josh Feigelson turns to an end of summer teacher: baseball. Using Kirby Puckett's famous…
Aug 31, 2026 · 10:17
Home isn't a place with walls, it's the whole earth, and teshuva means returning to that sense of belonging. In the latest episode of his series on home, Rabbi Josh Feigelson…
Aug 24, 2026 · 11:03
When the bottom falls out, a diagnosis, a loss, the end of a relationship, the home we counted on can crumble. Rabbi Josh Feigelson turns to the Jewish experience of galut,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 8:57
What does it mean to feel at home when you’re far from home? Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on his childhood motorhome and the idea of a portable home. Drawing on Jewish teachings…
Aug 10, 2026 · 10:38
Can feeling like a stranger actually help you find home? Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on the aftermath of 9/11, biblical journeys, and Jewish wisdom to explore how unfamiliar…
Aug 3, 2026 · 11:08
What makes us feel at home, even when we're far away? Rabbi Josh Feigelson shares the story of saying Kaddish in a small synagogue in Croatia and explores how language can become…
Jul 27, 2026 · 10:44
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! What does it mean to feel home with our families? Rabbi Josh Feigelson…
Jul 20, 2026 · 12:07
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! How many times a day do you check your phone? For the average American, it's…
Jul 13, 2026 · 12:17
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! What does it mean to be at home in your own body? Rabbi Josh Feigelson draws…
Jul 6, 2026 · 10:26
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! What does it mean to feel at home — in a place, in your body, in your life?…
Jun 29, 2026 · 11:11
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! Rabbi Josh wraps up the Independence miniseries by zooming out to the Jewish concept…
Jun 22, 2026 · 10:26
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! What's the difference between winning an argument and winning a war? In this…
Jun 15, 2026 · 9:14
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! Rabbi Josh Feigelson takes on one of America's most cherished myths: the…
Jun 8, 2026 · 9:13
What does citizenship really mean—and what does Judaism have to say about it? In this third episode of the Independence miniseries, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on the…
Jun 1, 2026 · 10:49
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! What do cutting-edge biology and a 2,000-year-old Talmudic teaching have in…
May 25, 2026 · 9:05
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! This Memorial Day, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on mindfulness, democracy,…
May 18, 2026 · 10:47
To close out the five-part series on uncertainty and anxiety, Rabbi Josh turns to an unlikely teacher: the 19th-century composer Franz Schubert. Drawing on Rabbi Tarfon's ancient…
May 11, 2026 · 10:26
What if the silence isn't judgment? Rabbi Josh shares a powerful moment from a silent retreat that reveals how anxiety turns strangers into threats. Using the Jewish concepts of…
May 4, 2026 · 9:18
Rabbi Josh Feigelson reframes the experience of waiting by drawing on the Jewish wisdom of the mezuzah. Using a personal story about meeting President Clinton at the Oval Office,…
Apr 27, 2026 · 9:19
What do you do when anxiety about the future threatens to unravel everything? Rabbi Josh Feigelson found his answer in an unexpected moment during rabbinical school: "Just plan…
Apr 20, 2026 · 10:05
When a generator failure grounded his transatlantic flight on Christmas Day, Rabbi Josh discovered his meditation practice kept him calm while everyone around him spiraled. In…
Apr 13, 2026 · 8:15
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores Shemittah, the Jewish sabbatical year, as a radical practice of release — from debt, from striving, and from the grip that money and status can have…
Mar 30, 2026 · 10:50
Rabbi Josh Feigelson draws on Hasidic teaching and personal memory to explore how Passover is the moment when Divine love, or hesed, flows freely, no earning required. Even amid…
Mar 23, 2026 · 9:25
What does it really mean to give, and why is it so hard? In the fourth episode of a series on money, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Torah's radical call to generosity through…
Mar 16, 2026 · 8:52
In Part 3 of our mindfulness and money series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on how social comparison, especially in the age of social media, shapes our relationship to money and…
Mar 9, 2026 · 10:41
Rabbi Josh Feigelson pauses the current series to reflect on the fear and uncertainty many Jews are feeling during the ongoing war. Drawing on Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s teaching…
Mar 2, 2026 · 7:39
Impulse buying is easy. Mindful spending takes practice. In Part 2 of our six-part series on money, Jewish wisdom helps us pause before we swipe—and turn everyday spending into a…
Feb 23, 2026 · 8:57
We all have a little Tevye in us. In this first episode of a six-part series on money, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores what Judaism and mindfulness teach about wealth and the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 10:50
In the final episode of this six-part series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on truth, trust, and responsibility in today’s overwhelming news landscape. Exploring the danger of…
Feb 9, 2026 · 11:11
How do we face the news without being overwhelmed by it? Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on a painful parenting moment to explore how mindfulness can help us meet difficult news…
Feb 2, 2026 · 8:53
How do we survive the 24/7 news cycle without losing our balance—or ourselves? In Part 4 of our miniseries on mindfully engaging with the news, Rabbi Josh Feigelson introduces…
Jan 26, 2026 · 11:18
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the idea of the news bubble—how algorithms, tribalism, and polarization shape what we see and how we react to the news. In Part 3 of a…
Jan 19, 2026 · 11:43
In Part 2 of our series on mindfully engaging with the news, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores why the news so often sends us into emotional spirals—and how we can respond with more…
Jan 12, 2026 · 8:47
Why do so many of us feel compelled to avoid the news—and what does Judaism have to say about it? In the first episode of a new series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores News…
Jan 5, 2026 · 9:04
Rabbi Josh Feigelson revisits how to incorporate "yes moments" into our lives, in order to open ourselves to positivity. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is…
Dec 29, 2025 · 8:02
Help us take Unpacked podcasts further by supporting our crowdfunding campaign: https://unpacked.bio/podgift2025 In this special re-release, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on…
Dec 22, 2025 · 10:09
Help us take Unpacked podcasts further by supporting our crowdfunding campaign: https://unpacked.bio/podgift2025 In the final episode of the Family miniseries, Rabbi Josh…
Dec 15, 2025 · 13:04
Help us take Unpacked podcasts further by supporting our crowdfunding campaign: https://unpacked.bio/podgift2025 Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the idea of family beyond…
Dec 8, 2025 · 9:26
Help us take Unpacked podcasts further by supporting our crowdfunding campaign: https://unpacked.bio/podgift2025 In the latest episode on family, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores…
Dec 1, 2025 · 8:56
What does it mean to age, remember, and let go through the lens of Jewish mindfulness? The 7th episode in a series on family explore this question. Inspired by childhood memories…
Nov 24, 2025 · 9:38
Rabbi Josh Feigelson unpacks a puzzling bar/bat mitzvah blessing that thanks God for releasing parents from responsibility—and reveals the deep wisdom behind it. What sounds…
Nov 17, 2025 · 9:11
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how mindful communication can transform family relationships, even when tensions run high. Through a candid story about navigating a tough parenting…
Nov 10, 2025 · 9:28
In this deeply personal episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson shares the story of his mother—known to all as “Happy”—whose unshakable joy and unconditional love continue to inspire even…
Nov 3, 2025 · 9:08
In part 3 of a miniseries on family, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the deep connection between time, intention, and family—and how Jewish wisdom invites us to align our schedules…
Oct 27, 2025 · 10:36
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores what Jewish tradition calls brit — a covenantal partnership built on commitment, choice, and renewal in part 2 of a miniseries on family. Drawing on…
Oct 20, 2025 · 9:11
In the Season 5 premiere, Rabbi Josh Feigelson kicks off a new miniseries on family—how it shapes who we are and how we can engage with it more mindfully. Drawing on Torah…
Oct 13, 2025 · 10:27
Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on the ancient Jewish phrase “Gam zeh ya’avor” – “This too shall pass.” Drawing wisdom from his friend Marvin, the festival of Sukkot, and the…
Oct 6, 2025 · 12:10
Have you ever thought about the definition of Spirituality? In this episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson ponders the meaning of spirituality through the holiday of Sukkot. Whether…
Sep 29, 2025 · 9:49
What if Yom Kippur wasn’t about deprivation, but about presence? In this re-release, Rabbi Josh Feigelson draws inspiration from Carole King’s timeless lyrics in You’ve Got a…
Sep 22, 2025 · 11:52
In this closing episode of the Ten Commandments series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the final commandment: Do not covet. He reflects on envy, desire, and Ibn Ezra’s teaching…
Sep 15, 2025 · 10:49
Why does Judaism place so much weight on telling the truth? This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how Jewish wisdom links truth to the very foundations of society. The Ninth…
Sep 8, 2025 · 8:23
Rabbi Josh Feigelson unpacks the 8th Commandment — “Don’t Steal.” At first glance, it seems simple: don’t take what isn’t yours. But the Torah and Talmud reveal a deeper wisdom,…
Sep 1, 2025 · 9:43
What does “Don’t commit adultery” really mean—and how can it shape our daily mindfulness? This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Seventh Commandment as more than just a…
Aug 25, 2025 · 11:14
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Sixth Commandment—“Lo Tirtzach: Don’t Murder”—and why it’s far more than a prohibition against taking a life. Rabbi Feigelson reveals how the…
Aug 18, 2025 · 10:10
What does it mean to honor parents in the 21st century — especially if the relationship is complex? This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson dives into the Fifth Commandment and the idea…
Aug 11, 2025 · 9:42
Is Shabbat just about Friday night dinner—or is it the most powerful spiritual technology in Jewish life? Rabbi Josh Feigelson dives into the Fourth Commandment—Remember the…
Aug 4, 2025 · 9:25
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Fourth Commandment—“Do not take God’s name in vain”—and what it teaches us about speech, truth, and mindful living. From his days as a Boy Scout…
Jul 28, 2025 · 10:12
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Third Commandment and how its warning against idolatry offers a profound lesson in mindfulness. From childhood posters to spiritual projections,…
Jul 21, 2025 · 9:55
What do Instagram, your phone, and ancient idols have in common? This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Second Commandment—"You shall have no other gods"—as a deep call to…
Jul 14, 2025 · 11:23
In this first episode of a new series on the Ten Commandments, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores Anochi—“I the Eternal am your God”—as the essential ground of being and an invitation…
Jul 7, 2025 · 10:29
In the finale of the Jewish Ethics series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself--v’ahavta l’reiakha kamokha. Drawing on personal…
Jun 30, 2025 · 8:52
In a culture obsessed with youth and novelty, the Torah offers a radically different vision: “Mipnei seivah takum”—rise before the elderly. This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson…
Jun 23, 2025 · 8:40
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Jewish ethical practice of tochacha—offering and receiving rebuke or negative feedback with compassion and clarity. Rooted in Leviticus and…
Jun 16, 2025 · 12:30
In this special wartime episode of Soulful Jewish Living, Rabbi Josh Feigelson offers a heartfelt response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. With compassion for…
Jun 9, 2025 · 8:13
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the Jewish ethical tradition of shemirat hadibbur—guarding one’s speech. In a time when language often feels weaponized or meaningless, Judaism…
May 26, 2025 · 10:08
What do missing bunnies, forgotten wallets, and overlooked people have in common? In the latest installment of a series on Jewish ethics, Rabbi Josh Feigelson draws on unexpected…
May 19, 2025 · 9:45
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on how his bar mitzvah helped shape his lifelong relationship with tzedakah—Jewish giving. Inspired by tzedakah advocate Danny Siegel,…
May 12, 2025 · 11:30
Rabbi Josh Feigelson shares a personal story that becomes a powerful lesson in tzedakah, the Jewish ethical obligation to give. Through an unexpected moment outside a Walgreens,…
May 5, 2025 · 9:27
In this heartwarming episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the timeless Jewish mitzvah of bikkur cholim—visiting the sick. Using the classic film The Princess Bride as a…
Apr 28, 2025 · 10:04
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim—welcoming guests—as a core element of Jewish ethics and spiritual life. In the second episode in a series on Jewish…
Apr 21, 2025 · 11:36
In this powerful new series, Rabbi Josh Feigelson kicks off a 10-part exploration of Jewish ethics by diving into one of Judaism’s most profound teachings: that every human being…
Apr 14, 2025 · 36:55
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Apr 7, 2025 · 8:17
In this deeply personal pre-Passover episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how the holiday of Pesach is designed to help us feel truly at home—physically, emotionally, and…
Mar 31, 2025 · 9:42
As we prepare for Passover, Rabbi Josh Feigelson invites listeners to reflect on the deeper spiritual message of the holiday: moving from servitude under Pharaoh to a sacred…
Mar 24, 2025 · 9:47
In this final episode of our 7-part Shabbat rituals miniseries, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the deep spiritual meaning of Havdalah, the ritual that marks the end of Shabbat and…
Mar 17, 2025 · 8:47
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the quiet power of one of Judaism’s most familiar yet often overlooked rituals: saying Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Feigelson invites us to…
Mar 10, 2025 · 8:49
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the ritual of preparing for Shabbat, the weekly day of rest in Jewish tradition. From setting the table to aligning with natural rhythms,…
Mar 3, 2025 · 10:34
Are our phones becoming our “precious”? Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores how our relationship with technology mirrors Gollum’s obsession with the Ring of Power in the Lord of the…
Feb 24, 2025 · 10:31
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the deep spiritual and practical significance of food on Shabbat—particularly the rituals of washing hands and blessing the challah. In the third…
Feb 17, 2025 · 9:47
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson helps transform the Friday night Kiddush into a mindful celebration of life’s blessings and a powerful act of witnessing Shabbat’s sacred energy.…
Feb 10, 2025 · 10:32
Welcome to Soulful Jewish Living and discover how the ancient tradition of Shabbat candle lighting can transform your weekly routine into a moment of mindful spiritual renewal.…
Feb 3, 2025 · 11:27
In the final episode of our five-part miniseries on mindful responses to antisemitism, host Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the fine line between vigilance and hypervigilance in…
Jan 27, 2025 · 9:27
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the beauty and joy of Jewish life in the fourth installment in our series on responding mindfully to antisemitism. This episode shifts the focus…
Jan 20, 2025 · 10:50
This week, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the transformative power of creating space in the third installment of a miniseries on mindful responses to antisemitism. In a world that…
Jan 13, 2025 · 9:32
In the second episode in a five-part series exploring antisemitism and mindfulness, Rabbi Josh Feigelson delves into the concept of being "triggered." He shares a personal story…
Jan 6, 2025 · 9:12
In the first episode of a five-part miniseries on using mindfulness to respond to antisemitism, Rabbi Josh Feigelson shares a deeply personal story that touches on…
Dec 30, 2024 · 9:44
Rabbi Josh Feigelson delves into the unexpected connection between road rage, the historical struggles of the Maccabees, and the deeper meaning of Hanukkah. In the re-release of…
Dec 23, 2024 · 10:06
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the profound lessons of Hanukkah, shares personal stories, and a meaningful meditative practice to deepen your connection to the festival of lights.…
Dec 16, 2024 · 8:54
Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on the upcoming holiday of Hanukkah and its deep personal significance. Rabbi Feigelson encourages listeners to embrace the spiritual light of…
Dec 9, 2024 · 8:25
Rabbi Josh Feigelson wraps up his series on daily Jewish mindfulness and what it really means to have a practice. Rabbi Feigelson reflects on how ordinary daily routines can…
Dec 3, 2024 · 10:06
In the final episode in a mini-series on daily rituals, Rabbi Josh Feigelson reflects on insomnia and modern sleep challenges. He explores how ancient Jewish wisdom offers solace…
Nov 26, 2024 · 8:50
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the practice of mindfulness through the lens of transitions in the next installment in a miniseries on daily rituals. Rabbi Feigelson connects the…
Nov 19, 2024 · 9:32
In the latest episode in a series on daily rituals, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the idea of "microdosing Shabbat." Rabbi Feigelson discusses the stresses of constant…
Nov 12, 2024 · 11:02
In the latest episode in a mini-series on daily rituals, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the concept of mindful eating. He addresses the common tendency to eat while distracted by…
Nov 5, 2024 · 9:47
In the third episode in a mini-series on daily rituals, Rabbi Josh Feigelson dives into the significance of getting dressed and how it symbolizes freedom and mindfulness. He…
Oct 29, 2024 · 9:30
In the second part of a mini series on daily rituals, Rabbi Josh Feigelson delves into a subject that might make you giggle a little bit-- ways to incorporate mindfulness into…
Oct 22, 2024 · 11:35
In the first episode of a series on daily rituals, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the significance of daily rituals, starting with the act of waking up. Drawing from a memorable…
Oct 15, 2024 · 11:45
Have you ever thought about the definition of Spirituality? In this episode, Rabbi Josh Feigelson ponders the meaning of spirituality through the holiday of Sukkot. Drawing from…
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