A podcast from Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Adath Israel exploring what it means to hold a principled center in a polarized world. Through Jewish text, history, story, and lived experience, Center of Gravity brings nuance, curiosity, and moral seriousness to the biggest questions facing Jewish life and society today.
Center of Gravity
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Podcast Overview
A podcast from Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Adath Israel exploring what it means to hold a principled center in a polarized world. Through Jewish text, history, story, and lived experience, Center of Gravity brings nuance, curiosity, and moral seriousness to the biggest questions facing Jewish life and society today.
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Recent Episodes
June 7, 2026
"6-7": What Can We Learn from the Next Generation
<p>It's "6-7" weekend and in this edition of "Center of Gravity," Rabbi Eric Yanoff explores the significance of seemingly meaningless cultural references, like the recent "6-7" meme, in fostering connections among the next generation. Rabbi Yanoff discusses the importance of listening to children, recognizing their insights, and treating them as partners in dialogue. (This episode was recorded a few months ago when "6-7" was being said by kids almost everywhere.) </p><p><br></p><p>Watch the video version on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2or9gjQ9icSXGiTNwyMS1O?si=-elO6HN9Q4-mQItdpQQU4A and YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZqATInicSwLO7CRNElQJJQs03ohdMXQ&si=2dVvePL_7S0Zyw5K</p><p>Send us an email about the podcast at CenterofGravity@adathisrael.org</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1GbC1hYXdFUGEtUlh5bTU2Qzg2WkQ1SzRyQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTVA3U25BdjcyWHdoN0xlc2ZQTi1uOVJwSW9fZXBQdDFLb09YRk9TMFNZVU1NZUVRM2dkMV9yd2oxSFN1STZOVTZTVGdCU3Qzajh4ZjAzb080Qks1ZmJTMjZIdmRFaFBFNklzc0d4VTZ0cmQ5TDJHUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adathisrael.org%2F&v=RMdewOv7PGM">https://www.adathisrael.org/</a> for more.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 4, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month
<p>With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of “Center of Gravity” explores the role of mental health support within the synagogue community. Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rebecca Millner discuss transforming mental health care by integrating it into community, the importance of destigmatizing mental health, and expanding support networks beyond traditional boundaries. Watch the video version on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2or9gjQ9icSXGiTNwyMS1O?si=-elO6HN9Q4-mQItdpQQU4A and YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZqATInicSwLO7CRNElQJJQs03ohdMXQ&si=2dVvePL_7S0Zyw5K</p><p>Send us an email about the podcast at CenterofGravity@adathisrael.org</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1GbC1hYXdFUGEtUlh5bTU2Qzg2WkQ1SzRyQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTVA3U25BdjcyWHdoN0xlc2ZQTi1uOVJwSW9fZXBQdDFLb09YRk9TMFNZVU1NZUVRM2dkMV9yd2oxSFN1STZOVTZTVGdCU3Qzajh4ZjAzb080Qks1ZmJTMjZIdmRFaFBFNklzc0d4VTZ0cmQ5TDJHUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adathisrael.org%2F&v=RMdewOv7PGM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.adathisrael.org/</a> for more.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
March 23, 2026
Mascots & Meaning
<p>March Madness meets Mascot Madness! In this episode of "Center of Gravity," Rabbi Eric Yanoff looks back at his time as the Princeton Tiger mascot. He then reflects on what it means to represent a group of people and the responsibility of being a dugma. </p><p>Watch the video version on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2or9gjQ9icSXGiTNwyMS1O?si=-elO6HN9Q4-mQItdpQQU4A and YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZqATInicSwLO7CRNElQJJQs03ohdMXQ&si=2dVvePL_7S0Zyw5K)</p><p>Send us an email about the podcast at CenterofGravity@adathisrael.org</p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1GbC1hYXdFUGEtUlh5bTU2Qzg2WkQ1SzRyQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTVA3U25BdjcyWHdoN0xlc2ZQTi1uOVJwSW9fZXBQdDFLb09YRk9TMFNZVU1NZUVRM2dkMV9yd2oxSFN1STZOVTZTVGdCU3Qzajh4ZjAzb080Qks1ZmJTMjZIdmRFaFBFNklzc0d4VTZ0cmQ5TDJHUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adathisrael.org%2F&v=RMdewOv7PGM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.adathisrael.org/</a> for more.<br></p>
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