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Dec 10: “The film could have painted a simpler picture of intercultural unity… But Timoner refuses to shy away from how difficult and emotional the work can be, which is what makes the film so powerful.”

Read the full review here.

Nov 23: “‘All God’s Children’ Review: A Brooklyn Synagogue and a Church Seeking Unity Offer an Edifying Parable for Our Time…”

A thoughtful review of All God’s Children in Variety.

Nov 20: “Two religious leaders in Brooklyn became concerned about rising tensions between Black and Jewish residents…”

A wonderful interview about All God’s Children with Rabbi Timoner, Reverend Waterman, and director Ondi Timoner.

Cantor Breitzer spoke to the welcoming, inclusive spirit of our annual Simchat Torah Across Brooklyn celebration in this feature story on the challenges and opportunities in coming together across the Jewish religious and political spectrum.

Oct 16: “In an Oprah-like moment…”

Rabbi Timoner’s surprise Rosh Hashanah gift of star-of-David necklaces inspired a feature story in NY Jewish Week. For those who still would like a necklace, we are ordering 2,000 more and will update everyone when they’re available to pick up.

Oct 16: “The Urban Sukkah”

See CBE’s 8th Avenue Sukkah along with many other examples In NYC in this celebratory Sukkot round-up that quotes Rabbi Timoner: “People get a big smile on their face and they’re totally delighted to experience this aspect of Judaism that’s not necessarily something everyone is familiar with.”

Oct 10 episode: The “Casting at Persians” Edition

Host Noah Efron says Rabbi Timoner’s “moving and unsettling” Rosh Hashanah sermon exemplifies how a spiritual guide really can make a difference in the world—making it “possible for us to hear things that, coming from someone else, we may not be able to listen to.” This part of the conversation begins at 59:00.

Rabbi Timoner spoke at a Union Square rally last Sunday, joining protestors across the country to call for the return of hostages and an end to the war. As reported in Haaretz, they stood in support of “The Time is Now,” a major peace event held in Tel Aviv one day later.

For a thoughtful and thought-provoking conversation about why this year’s Passover is  different, listen to last Thursday’s All of It, featuring Rabbi Green.