February 5, 2013 | Meditation and Spirituality
Jay speaks with Josh Zepps about mindfulness on HuffPost Live.
January 4, 2013 | Meditation and Spirituality
In this half-hour lecture at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, Jay attempts to define 'spirituality,' distinguish it from religion, and explain why it might be a good thing after all.
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December 27, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality
How is nonduality understood in different contemplative traditions? How may it be experienced? Kenneth Folk, Jill Hammer, and Jay Michaelson discuss these questions and more in a 2008 event at East-West Books in New York City.
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December 15, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality
On Dr. Jennifer Howard's radio show, Jay Michaelson discusses two Buddhist stories of enlightenment, illustrating when we need to “go for it” and when we need to relinquish as part of our spiritual practice. (Free registration is required.)
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December 8, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality, Politics and Culture
Jay Michaelson discusses the appeal of millennialism on "State of Belief" with Rev. Welton Gaddy.
December 3, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality, Politics and Culture
Jay interviews with Jessie Herriott on "Living on Purpose: Where Psychology Meets Spirituality."
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November 12, 2012 | Judaism and Israel
Writer and Jewish activist Jay Michaelson offers his perspective on a range of Jewish issues. This video podcast is part of The Jewish Agency’s new series, “Can We Talk?”
Watch all five parts at The Jewish Agency.
November 6, 2012 | Politics and Culture, Sexuality/LGBT Issues
This documentary highlights the religious left and the fight for marriage equality in Minnesota.
September 6, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality
As part of Raphael Cushnir's pioneering series of interviews with spiritual teachers, Jay Michaelson discusses his own guru-less spiritual path, and what he continues to struggle with in his practice today.
Blasts of incisive candor from a bestselling author, scholar, and teacher of meditation.
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August 29, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
In this short promotional video, Jay Michaelson analyzes everything Jesus says about homosexuality in the Bible.
August 29, 2012 | Judaism and Israel
Jay Michaelson explains why he wrote a piece criticizing the far left and discusses his feelings about the possibilities for peace with Palestinians.
August 1, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality
Jay performs his poem "Water Has No Need of Opposites" accompanied by musician Shir Yaakov.
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June 26, 2012 | Judaism and Israel
How is postmodern, wired culture changing religious and cultural identity? And what can we do to respond to a new generation's spiritual needs? Jay presented this 20-minute TED-style talk at the World Conference of Jewish Communal Service.
June 20, 2012 | Judaism and Israel
At the Israel Presidential Conference, Jay Michaelson explores the ways in which American Jews are transforming Jewish identity.
June 3, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay Michaelson responds to Dan Savage's comment that we should "ignore the bullshit in the Bible.
In this two minute micro-interview, Jay Michaelson discusses the religious benefits of coming out as LGBTQ.
Jay discusses his book with local NYC legend Michael Cavanaugh
Jay discusses his book on Nashville local television
June 3, 2012 | Politics and Culture, Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay Michaelson talks with John Avlon about the Dharun Ravi/Tyler Clementi case
May 11, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay Michaelson talks with NPR's Rev. Welton Gaddy about how minds and hearts change on issues of LGBT equality.
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March 26, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay Michaelson appears on a far-right talk radio show and does his best to make the religious case for equality.
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March 18, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay Michaelson discusses 'God vs. Gay?' with Steve Shoemaker of Illinois public radio.
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March 16, 2012 | Politics and Culture, Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Harry Faddis on WRPI's "Quest of Life" radio program.
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January 20, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay debates Peter Wolfgang of the "Family Institute of Connecticut" on WNPR's "Where We Live" program.
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January 15, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.
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November 15, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
On NPR's "State of Belief" radio show, Jay Michaelson shares his personal story and professional activism with Rev. Welton Gaddy.
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November 13, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay gave this half-hour talk about God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality in November, 2011, in San Diego.
November 5, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Rev. Welton Gaddy of NPR's "State of Belief."
Listen to the entire November 5th, 2011 State of Belief Radio program. To hear Jay Michaelson’s previous appearance on State of Belief Radio, click here.
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October 11, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
One-minute video on reading problematic verses of the Bible in accord with progressive values
October 7, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
In this twenty minute discussion with NPR's Maureen Fiedler, Jay Michaelson discusses his Jewish, and LGBT, spiritual journey.
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August 10, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay and Rev. Michael Kelly discuss the similarities and differences between homosexuality in Christianity and Judaism, with a focus on mysticism and queerness.
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August 4, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
When do queer scholarship and queer activism collide? How do scholar/activists navigate the challenges? Jay discusses these questions in an hourlong lecture at the Human Rights Campaign Summer Institute.
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April 15, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
In this short promotional video, Jay Michaelson analyzes the infamous story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
February 1, 2011 | Judaism and Israel, Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Nehirim's "It Gets Better" video
September 17, 2010 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay discusses the recent Statement of Principles about homosexuality by ninety Orthodox Rabbis and its implications for the wider gay community.
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July 30, 2010 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
June 18, 2010 | Meditation and Spirituality
Jay discusses the potential for delusions in the spiritual path and the idea of the personal aspects of spirituality being counterproductive.
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June 15, 2010 | Judaism and Israel
Jay Michaelson talks with WNBC's David Ushery about the changing relationship of American Jews to the State of Israel.
February 26, 2010 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Jay Michaelson discusses the religious case for LGBT equality on the WRPI show The Quest of Life.
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February 11, 2010 | Judaism and Israel, Meditation and Spirituality
with Jo Ellen Green Kaiser and Rabbi Jill Jacobs, from the Everything is God book event in San Francisco
August 15, 2009 | Judaism and Israel, Sexuality/LGBT Issues
Address at New York rally in response to the shootings at a Tel Aviv LGBT group
July 28, 2009 | Judaism and Israel
March 18, 2013 in Daily Beast
March 18, 2013 in Forward
March 18, 2013 in Political Research Associates
March 14, 2013 in Forward
February 25, 2013 in Tricycle