June 3, 2013

God vs. Gay?, B.D.S. & Meditation | Shtetl Podcast

God vs. Gay? is one of many books by author and spiritual teacher Dr. Jay Michaelson. He writes about religion, meditation, law, politics and is the founder of a number of LGBT organizations in the U.S. On Shtelt we’ll talk about the “erotic economy of traditional religious life”, LGBT activism and the B.D.S. movement.

January 4, 2013

Spirituality: The “S” Word

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.

December 15, 2012

A Conscious Life | Assertion and Surrender on the Spiritual Path [Podcast]

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.)

December 3, 2012

Unity.FM | Living on Purpose: Jay Michaelson on the connection between spirituality and politics [Podcast]

Jay interviews with Jessie Herriott on "Living on Purpose: Where Psychology Meets Spirituality."

November 13, 2012

Can We Talk: The Biggest Challenge Facing the Jewish Population

As part of The Jewish Agency's new "Can We Talk" video podcast series, we recently talked to writer and activist Jay Michaelson and asked him if traditional concerns can still drive the global Jewish agenda.

September 6, 2012

Sounds True | Teaching What We Need to Learn

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 1, 2012

Water Has No Need of Opposites

Jay performs his poem "Water Has No Need of Opposites" accompanied by musician Shir Yaakov.

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June 20, 2012

New Interpretations of an Ancient Identity

At the Israel Presidential Conference, Jay Michaelson explores the ways in which American Jews are transforming Jewish identity.

April 30, 2012

What is G-D?

Jay Michaelson comments on what he believes G-d is and isn't. This was filmed at Limmud College in Boston.

November 25, 2011

Religious EQ 7: God vs. Gay

Jay Michaelson is the Author of the book God Vs. Gay. In this video jay explains why there is a religious argument in support of LGBT people. This version is without background music.

June 18, 2010

WRPI | The Illusions of Spirituality: Jay Michaelson on the Quest of Life [Podcast]

Jay discusses the potential for delusions in the spiritual path and the idea of the personal aspects of spirituality being counterproductive.

February 21, 2010

Are Spirituality and Activism Opposed?

Jay Michaelson discusses the meaning of the term "spirituality" and its relationship to social justice activism in this talk from February, 2010.

February 15, 2010

Are Spirituality and Activism Opposed?

Jay Michaelson discusses the meaning of the term "spirituality" and its relationship to social justice activism in this talk from February 2010.

February 11, 2010

What’s New about the New Jewish Spirituality?

with Jo Ellen Green Kaiser and Rabbi Jill Jacobs, from the Everything is God book event in San Francisco

Jay Michaelson, Rabbi Jill Jacobs, and Jo Ellen Green Kaiser: What’s New about the New Jewish Spirituality?, February 11, 2010, from Shir on Vimeo.

February 1, 2010

Everything is God: Jay Michaelson on Religious Authenticity

A clip from the panel discussion at the event "Everything Is God: A Jewish Spiritual Woodstock" held 1/31/10 at Harvard Hillel in Cambridge, MA.

December 9, 2009

Nonduality East and West: A Conversation with Kenneth Folk, Jill Hammer, and Jay Michaelson

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.

December 9, 2009

Nonduality East and West, with Kenneth Folk and Rabbi Jill Hammer

How is nonduality understood in different contemplative traditions? How may it be experienced? Dharma teacher Kenneth Folk, earth-based Rabbi Jill Hammer, and Dr. Jay Michaelson, author of "Everything is God" and "Evolving Dharma" discuss these questions and more in a 2008 event at East-West Books in New York City.

November 20, 2009

Everything is God: Jay Michaelson and Harry Faddis

“Everything Is God” is the title of Jay Michaelson’s new book. Jay discusses many topics which include: Judaism and Buddhism, religion and spirituality; and the attitudes in Jewish teaching about sex and homosexuality.

First aired November 20, 2009, on The Quest of Life with Harry Faddis.