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Not That Kind of Rabbi

Ralph Benmergui

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly spirituality and Judaism interview show featuring in-depth conversations with rabbis, Jewish scholars, spiritual leaders, and authors or journalists examining religious life, ethics, grief, social issues, and contemporary Jewish thought. Credible pitches include book authors, rabbis, Jewish educators, meditation or spiritual-practice leaders, and knowledgeable commentators on religion and culture; booking difficulty is medium because guests typically have established expertise or published work but are not necessarily mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 126

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 850 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mfraiman@thecjn.ca

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Host

Ralph Benmergui - Award-winning broadcaster and interviewer focused on spiritual journeys, Jewish thought, and the unseen problems affecting society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Rabbis, Jewish scholars, spiritual leaders, Jewish educators, authors, journalists, and practitioners with established expertise in Judaism, spirituality, ethics, meditation, grief, or major social and cultural questions.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Leadership of Jewish, spiritual, or educational organizations, Established rabbinic or academic credentials, Award-winning journalism or recognized subject-matter expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah - Resilience, Grief, Loss, Renewal, Jewish Teachings, Healing Rituals, Meaning, Purpose, And Spiritual Courage

Patricia Pearson - Violence, Morality, Compassion, And The Darker Aspects Of Contemporary Culture And Public Life

Rabbi Zachary Truboff - Zionism, Jewish Power, Moral Responsibility, Israel, And Jewish Identity After October 7th

Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan - Jewish Education, Mystical Practice, Ecological Spirituality, Ordinary Spiritual Life, And Communal Division

Rabbi Jeff Roth - Jewish Renewal, Buddhism And Jewish Mysticism, Meditation, And Spiritual Practice

Recent Topics

Religion, Judaism, Spirituality, Jewish Renewal, Mysticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Not That Kind of Rabbi
:

Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah and The Wholeness of a Broken Heart

September 30, 2026

On this week’s episode of Not That Kind of Rabbi, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah discusses her upcoming book, The Wholeness of a Broken Heart, exploring resilience, renewal, and the spiritual journey through grief and loss. She shares personal stories, insights on faith, community, and the power of rituals in healing.This book shares a lived experience of loss, hope, meaning, and spiritual courage in Judaism. Pessah’s book is rooted in honesty and compassion, emphasizing the need to meet life as...

Patricia Pearson

September 10, 2026

Is it just me? What we call entertainment has, over the last thirty years, devolved into an often voyeuristic parade of extreme violence programming. Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Highlander, even Seinfeld sport an a-morality that is the backdrop to a political and social reality that values the Psychopath and the vigilante more than the compassionate and the kind. Mafioso like John Gotti in the 90's became fashion plate mobsters. Today the heartless have grabbed power in our politics an...

Rabbi Zachary Truboff

August 06, 2026

There's a book out right now that I think has a great deal of wisdom and asks the tough questions. It's called Zionism in Crisis-Jewish Power and Moral Responsibility After October 7th. In a time where the internal conversation about what it means to be Jewish, and where Israel sits in that question, has given us food for thought. Rabbi Zachary Truboff is the author, and my guest on this episode of Not That Kind of Rabbi.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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How do I get in touch with Not That Kind of Rabbi?

Not That Kind of Rabbi is hosted by Ralph Benmergui. Its publicly listed email is mfraiman@thecjn.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Not That Kind of Rabbi?

The publicly listed email for Not That Kind of Rabbi: mfraiman@thecjn.ca.

How many listeners does Not That Kind of Rabbi have?

Podseeker estimates Not That Kind of Rabbi reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Not That Kind of Rabbi?

Not That Kind of Rabbi typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Rabbis, Jewish scholars, spiritual leaders, Jewish educators, authors, journalists, and practitioners with established expertise in Judaism, spirituality, ethics, meditation, grief, or major social and cultural questions. Common among recent guests: Published books; Leadership of Jewish, spiritual, or educational organizations; Established rabbinic or academic credentials. Recent guests include Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah, Patricia Pearson, and Rabbi Zachary Truboff.

How hard is it to get booked on Not That Kind of Rabbi?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Not That Kind of Rabbi cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Judaism, Spirituality, Jewish Renewal, and Mysticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mfraiman@thecjn.ca

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