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The Rev & The Rabbi

The Rev & The Rabbi

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 The Rev and The Rabbi brings all religions, all faiths, and all people into the most interesting and intriguing topics each week. AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik talk with everyone from religious experts, to sports stars, to politicians, and to entertainers about faith in our everyday life.Red Apple Media Spiritualité
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  • The Rev & The Rabbi | 03-29-26

    The Rev & The Rabbi | 03-29-26
    Mar 29 2026
    Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview Lillian Bonsignore, the 37th Fire Commissioner of the FDNY, exploring her journey from the Bronx to leading the nation’s largest fire department. The conversation highlights her transition from a career in EMS to the commissionership, where she emphasizes the nature of service and the critical need for pay parity for emergency medical responders. The dialogue then shifts toward broader leadership themes, such as the value of humility and the weight of responsibility in high-stakes public safety roles. Finally, the hosts reflect on seasonal themes of hope and renewal by discussing the spiritual significance of Passover and Easter, advocating for religious pluralism and mutual respect in a diverse society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min
  • FDNY Com. Lillian Bonsignore | 03-29-26

    FDNY Com. Lillian Bonsignore | 03-29-26
    Mar 29 2026
    Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore shares her journey from a challenging childhood in the Bronx to becoming the second woman to lead the FDNY. She highlights her thirty-year career starting as an EMT, emphasizing that her rise through the ranks of EMS operations uniquely prepared her for an administrative role that oversees both fire and medical services. A primary theme of the discussion is the urgent need for pay parity, as Bonsignore advocates for EMS professionals to receive the same fiscal recognition as firefighters to combat nationwide staffing shortages. Throughout the conversation, she defines leadership through the lenses of humility, service, and resilience, particularly when navigating a male-dominated field or managing the department through the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner | 03-22-26

    Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner | 03-22-26
    Mar 22 2026
    Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard discussing the profound layers of Passover with guest Rabbi David Seth Kirshner. The conversation explores the holiday’s inherent dual identity, balancing the joy of liberation with a sober reflection on historical and modern oppression. Kirshner emphasizes that Judaism is a religion of questions, where the ritual of inviting children to inquire at the Seder table is more important than providing absolute answers. The participants also reflect on Kirshner's recent book, which chronicles the emotional and theological struggle following the October 7th attacks, ultimately framing faith as a resilient pursuit of hope and unity amidst brokenness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
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