057: Going to Hope: A Conversation with Rabbi Leon Wiener-Dow
Rabbi Leon Wiener-Dow, CEO and Director of Beit Midrash for Kolot, and host Shep Rosenman explore “All You Children,” a song inspired by Psalm 65, in a conversation about hope as a daily practice, the...
31 Jul 1h
056: The Harmony of Hevrusa: A Conversation with Rabba Yaffa Epstein
If you’ve ever wanted to hear Torah, music, and prayer collide in a way that feels deeply human and unexpectedly moving, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Rabba Yaffa Epstein and host She...
17 Jul 55min
055: Mistakes, Grace, Boundaries: A Conversation with Rabbi Hannah Jensen
Unlock a fresh perspective on mistakes, forgiveness, and genuine connection in this conversation with Rabbi Hannah Jensen, inspired by Host Shep Rosenman’s song “Worth Decanting” (from Psalm 25). She...
9 Jul 52min
054: Jazz, Mystery, and the Search for God: A Conversation with Amy Guterson
In this intimate and wide-ranging conversation, Shep sits with playwright and educator Amy Guterson to explore “Stay,” a song inspired by Psalm 31, and the mysterious places where jazz, mysticism, and...
24 Jun 1h 3min
053: Kvell Like a Champion: A Conversation with 10 x Xterra Champion Barbara Edelston Peterson
Ready to discover how celebrating others can transform your life, your community, and even your performance under pressure? In this electrifying episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman s...
18 Jun 1h
052: If Gd Sleeps, Humans Act: A Conversation with Stephen Hopkins
What if a warlike psalm could become a song of empathetic resistance? Director Stephen Hopkins and host Shep Rosenman discuss "Time to Act" inspired by Psalm 76 and how the song flips aggression into ...
10 Jun 46min
051: Architecture of the Heart: A Conversation with Naomi Langer Voss
Uncover how love, faith, and community collide in this deep, honest conversation with Naomi Langer Voss and Shep Rosenman. Through Psalm 6 and the song it inspired Shep to write, “Have Mercy, Loretta,...
19 Mai 43min
050: Groove, Gd, and Letting Go: A Conversation with Guitarist Jon Madof
Episode 50 of The Rest is Commentary isn’t just a milestone—it’s a deep dive into what really makes music come alive. Jazz guitarist and composer Jon Madof joins us for a conversation that goes far be...
12 Mai 58min
