Ep #26: Every Body Beloved

About this episode

This episode explores how Jewish tradition can foster acceptance of all bodies through a conversation with Rabbi Minna Bromberg and Jordan Namerow.

How can Jewish tradition help us build a world that embraces all bodies? In this episode, we share a powerful conversation between Rabbi Minna Bromberg, author of the new book Every Body Beloved , and her friend and colleague, Jordan Namerow. Through personal letters, mystical teachings, and reexamined Jewish texts, you'll discover how pursuing health as a mitzvah can include mental and spiritual well-being, not just physical appearance. You'll learn why naming ourselves accurately matters for both fat liberation and Jewish identity, and how being willing to stay with what's painful can build both compassion and fearlessness. Get full show notes and more information here: http://hebrewcollege.edu/podcast-26

People in this episode

Guest: Rabbi Minna Bromberg

Topics covered

• Jewish tradition
• body positivity
• mental health
• spiritual well-being
• fat liberation
• Jewish identity

Keywords

• Jewish tradition
• body acceptance
• mental health
• spiritual well-being
• fat liberation
• Jewish identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hebrew College

Books & works: Every Body Beloved

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