Life Dunk

Rabbi Miriam Berger and Abigail Morris explore Yom Kippur, forgiveness and what it really means to be written in the Book of Life. Rather than passively waiting for judgement, can we choose life for ourselves, and for each other?

Abigail Morris and Rabbi Miriam Berger explore Rosh Hashanah as something far more contemplative than a conventional New Year celebration. They discuss its rituals and symbols—from apples and honey to the hundred notes of the shofar—and consider what they can teach us about hope, identity, relationships and the possibility of beginning again. Reflecting on the difficult Torah stories of Sarah, ...

How can ordinary people make an extraordinary difference? Rabbi Miriam Berger and Professor Nancy Pistrang explore the value of peer support, shared experience and the importance of being truly heard. A hopeful conversation about community, resilience and the relationships that help us heal.

What does Jewish tradition really say about tattoos? Rabbi Miriam Berger, Abigail Morris and Hebrew calligrapher Gabriel Wolff explore faith, identity, grief and ritual in a thoughtful conversation about the stories we choose to carry and the marks we leave behind.

Abigail Morris and Rabbi Miriam Berger explore the meaning of Shavuot through the lenses of wellbeing, relationships and renewal. From the story of Ruth and Naomi to ritual immersion, lifelong learning and the symbolism of cheesecake, they reflect on revelation, resilience and how we find strength for the next stage of our journeys.

What happens when love shifts, stretches or struggles? In this heartfelt conversation, Rabbi Miriam Berger and Alan Rice explore the complexities of relationships, offering wisdom, honesty and hope for anyone navigating connection, conflict and change.

What does it mean to tell the Pesach story in a year like this one? In this special Life Dunk episode, Rabbi Miriam Berger and Abigail Morris are in conversation for a searching, timely discussion about fear, Jewish identity, the power of the Haggadah, and the role of the Seder in hard times. Together they reflect on antisemitism close to home, the pressure of competing narratives, the importa...

The podcast episode hosted by Abigail Morris features Rabbi Miriam Berger and psychologist Stuart Link, discussing the cultural and health implications of alcohol consumption, including "Dry January" and its impact on Jewish life. They explore perspectives on alcohol use in Jewish rituals, the potential health effects of drinking, and offer insights into reducing alcohol consumption and the imp...

A personal and extremely honest conversation between Miriam and Gidon. Mr Gidon Lieberman is a leading consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist practising in London. With over 25 years of experience and his continual professional development, he is skilled in performing numerous procedures and treating many conditions.  Find out what helped and what didn't help Rabbi Miriam during her ...

Judaism has a long and complicated relationship with sleep - perhaps you do too.  Whether you haven't had a decent nights sleep in years or just never thought there was a Jewish perspective on sleep - this podcast is for you.

Sleep can be seen as negative, and positive - a gift to be enjoyed.  Sleep is is great example of what WellspringUK offers, hear why.

Blame, God, Community Suffering, Individual Suffering, Blood Donation

When life doesn't go quite as well as you want it to, what do you do?  How do you take back control?

Religion has always taught is to make a fuss about marking moments in time but this Rabbi and Shrink would suggest that we should be doing it much more than any religion thinks is necessary.