Ep.024: Joe Potasnik on learning to begin again.
If you are reading this, then your story is not finished.
Step into a world of compassion and love with our latest MercyCast episode featuring an inspiring interview with the “Radio Rabbi” Joe Potasnik. Joe is the executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis and a chaplain of the New York Fire Department.
As you listen to his remarkable journey through adversity, you'll be moved by the strength he gained from his parents' experiences as Holocaust survivors. Their story became the foundation of Rabbi Joe's compassion, shaping how he interacts with others and spreading love wherever he goes.
In this heartfelt conversation, we delve into the transformative power of broadening our circles, embracing those in front of us, and understanding the experiences behind us. Rabbi Joe's wisdom reminds us of the profound impact of compassion and our responsibility to perpetuate the memory of those who can no longer speak.
The episode also touches on the aftermath of 9/11, paying tribute to the bravery and resilience of first responders and the human spirit that is not broken by tragedy. Through every moment of this captivating dialogue, the theme of starting anew and facing reality with love and courage emerges, leaving a lasting impression of hope and the undeniable power of human connection.
Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by the incredible capacity for empathy and love within each of us.
Episode Highlights:
Silence is Not Golden; It’s a Golden Calf.
Discovering the Heart of Compassion.
Learning to Begin on Page Two.
How to Make the world a little bit better
The Gift of Giving
The Experience of Shalom
Listen to the full episode:
Listen to Joe’s podcast, The Rev and the Rabbi, learn more about the NY Board of Rabbis, and buy Joe’s book, Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, here. Follow him on Twitter.
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