Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices For Every Day

Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices For Every Day

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.

Episodes

Living with Gratitude: The Tenth Commandment

September 22, 2025 • 11 mins
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 that all mitzvot aim to straighten the heart—reminding us to live with gratitude, mindfulness, and compassion as we enter a new year. You can find a link to Nava Tehillah's song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/72ZUsmkOIz3m7iIRHFIChV Be in touch at ...
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Truth Matters: The Ninth Commandment

September 15, 2025 • 10 mins
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 Commandment warns against bearing false witness, reminding us that justice and trust collapse when lies prevail. But the teaching goes further—beyond courtrooms to everyday life—condemning gossip, slander, and false rumors that erode community. Be in tou...
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Confessions of a Childhood Shoplifter: The Eighth Commandment

September 8, 2025 • 8 mins
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, connecting theft not only to property but to kidnapping, jealousy, and unchecked desire. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the ...
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The Spiritual Power of Saying “No” and the Seventh Commandment

September 1, 2025 • 9 mins
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 rule about fidelity. From Don Draper’s complicated story in Mad Men to the Torah’s vision of holiness, Josh explains how saying “no” to certain impulses allows us to say a deeper “yes” to love, truth, and sacred commitments. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.med...
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Murder, Mercy, and Mindfulness: Wisdom from the Sixth Commandment

August 25, 2025 • 11 mins
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 commandment extends beyond literal murder to include gossip, false testimony, harmful advice, or withholding life-saving information. Through mindfulness practice, he shows how recognizing the unique, infinite, and equal value of every person can transform th...
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Lessons from the Fifth Commandment: A Modern Guide to Honoring Parents

August 18, 2025 • 10 mins
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 that honoring parents is a core Jewish value with deep spiritual meaning. Listen for a simple, mindful practice you can do at home to connect with your family’s story and pass on its values for generations to come. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This...
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The Secret to Jewish Mindfulness: Shabbat and the Fourth Commandment (Part 2)

August 11, 2025 • 9 mins
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 Sabbath day to keep it holy—and reveals how Shabbat isn’t just a ritual, but a radical mindset shift that can bring you peace, presence, and purpose every day of the week. Featuring Mel Brooks, Moses, a simple but transformative meditation, and a big question: ...
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“I Swear to God”: The Power of Speech and the Fourth Commandment (Part 1)

August 4, 2025 • 9 mins
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 to Jewish mystical practices, Josh connects personal stories with ancient wisdom to help us speak with more clarity, compassion, and Divine purpose. You’ll also learn a unique mindfulness exercise inspired by the shofar to deepen your intention and integri...
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Letting Go of Idols: A Lesson from the Third Commandment

July 28, 2025 • 10 mins
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, we often cling to permanence in a world of constant change. Through a grounding meditation on breath, Josh helps us soften the grip on our inner idols and embrace the ever-unfolding nature of life. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is ...
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Avoiding Distraction: Mindfulness and the Second Commandment

July 21, 2025 • 9 mins
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 mindful living. He shares how distraction can become a modern form of idolatry and guides listeners through a meditation practice rooted in the mystical verse Shiviti Hashem l’negdi tamid. In the second episode in a series on the Ten Commandments and mind...
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The First Commandment: Anochi as Spiritual Grounding

July 14, 2025 • 11 mins
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 to spiritual connection, not just an ancient commandment. Learn how this foundational utterance can help you mindfully move from constriction to spaciousness and cultivate radical acceptance in your daily life. Guided meditation and reflections are include...
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Love Your Neighbor: The Heart of Jewish Ethics (Part 10)

July 7, 2025 • 10 mins
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 stories of community during grief, classical commentaries like Ibn Ezra and Ramban, and a guided meditation, this episode reveals how loving others is a mindful practice rooted in seeing every person as created btzelem elohim, in the Divine image. Discover how s...
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Honoring Elders: A Mitzvah Against Ageism (Part 9)

June 30, 2025 • 8 mins
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 explores the mitzvah of honoring elders as both an ethical imperative and a powerful opportunity for mindfulness. Drawing on Jewish wisdom, comedy legend Mel Brooks, and spiritual practice, Josh invites us to confront our own discomfort with aging and instead em...
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The Lost Art of Feedback: How Judaism Teaches Us to Give and Receive (Part 8)

June 23, 2025 • 8 mins
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 echoed by the Rabbis and Proverbs, this "lost art" is reframed as a path to wisdom, humility, and growth. Learn mindful strategies to embrace feedback as a sacred tool for becoming your best self. Be in touch at a new email address: josh@unpacked.media. T...
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Special: Finding Peace in a Time of War. A Guided Jewish Meditation

June 16, 2025 • 12 mins
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 those directly impacted and those watching from afar, Josh leads listeners through a powerful mindfulness and blessing practice rooted in the priestly blessing. Designed to foster inner calm and spiritual connection amidst fear and uncertainty, this episod...
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The Power of Words: Mindful Jewish Speech in a Noisy World (Part 7)

June 9, 2025 • 8 mins
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 reminds us of the holiness of words. From the Torah’s account of creation to the vows of Yom Kippur, words shape reality. In the latest episode in a series on Jewish ethics, Josh introduces five powerful questions rooted in Buddhist and Jewish wisdom to guide ...
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Return to Sender: Jewish Ethics and the Courage to Notice (Part 6)

May 26, 2025 • 10 mins
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 wisdom from the beloved children’s book Knuffle Bunny to explore the deeply rooted Jewish mitzvah of hashavat aveidah—returning lost objects. This episode bridges Jewish ethics with practical mindfulness and draws on the Torah teaching of Lo hitalamta —do...
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Jewish Teachings on Wealth, Happiness, and the Art of Generosity (Part 5)

May 19, 2025 • 9 mins
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, Rabbi Feigelson recounts how choosing generosity over gifts shifted his perspective on possessions, wealth, and happiness. This fifth installment in the “Jewish Ethics” miniseries goes beyond the immediate, face-to-face acts of charity discussed in the previo...
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The Spiritual Power of Giving: Tzedakah in Jewish Ethics (Part 4)

May 12, 2025 • 11 mins
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, Josh explores the deep emotional and spiritual layers that arise when we encounter people in need—and how choosing to act with compassion can reconnect us to our divine purpose. In the latest episode in a series on Jewish ethics and mindfulness, explore how...
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Jewish Ethics in Action: Why Visiting the Sick Is Sacred (Part 3)

May 5, 2025 • 9 mins
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 surprising entry point, Rabbi Feigelson reminds us that the story begins not with sword fights or giants, but with an act of love and compassion: a grandfather visiting his ill grandson. The latest episode in a 10-part series on Jewish ethics and mindfulness uses...
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