Arlene Goldbard
@arlenegoldbard.bsky.social
Writer, painter, speaker. Cultural democracy advocate. Events & appearances: https://arlenegoldbard.com/talks-workshops/readings/. Blogs: https://arlenegoldbard.com/blog.
I really had fun being interviewed by Owen Kelly on miaaw.net in the podcast that dropped today. Have a listen and then go to theintercessor.info to buy my new book at a hefty holiday discount!
When Arlene Goldbard is not being a cultural activist or a consultant, she paints. When she is not painting she writes. She writes essays and novels. Her latest novel The Intercessor has just come out.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I really had fun being interviewed by Owen Kelly on miaaw.net in the podcast that dropped today. Have a listen and then go to theintercessor.info to buy my new book at a hefty holiday discount!
THE INTERCESSOR HOLIDAY SALE!
Through the end of 2025, order The Intercessor paperback from Ingram
at a 30% discount! And the ebook from Amazon at half off!
Links at theintercessor.info
Through the end of 2025, order The Intercessor paperback from Ingram
at a 30% discount! And the ebook from Amazon at half off!
Links at theintercessor.info
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
THE INTERCESSOR HOLIDAY SALE!
Through the end of 2025, order The Intercessor paperback from Ingram
at a 30% discount! And the ebook from Amazon at half off!
Links at theintercessor.info
Through the end of 2025, order The Intercessor paperback from Ingram
at a 30% discount! And the ebook from Amazon at half off!
Links at theintercessor.info
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🟥⬜️🟦 NOW OPEN!!! 🟥⬜️🟦
Fall of Freedom is here. Celebrate courage and creativity with artists everywhere on Nov 21 and 22. Share your work, lift your voice, and tell us what freedom means to you. Art matters. Join the movement at: www.reddit.com/r/ArtFestival/
#FallOfFreedom
Fall of Freedom is here. Celebrate courage and creativity with artists everywhere on Nov 21 and 22. Share your work, lift your voice, and tell us what freedom means to you. Art matters. Join the movement at: www.reddit.com/r/ArtFestival/
#FallOfFreedom
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🟥⬜️🟦 NOW OPEN!!! 🟥⬜️🟦
Fall of Freedom is here. Celebrate courage and creativity with artists everywhere on Nov 21 and 22. Share your work, lift your voice, and tell us what freedom means to you. Art matters. Join the movement at: www.reddit.com/r/ArtFestival/
#FallOfFreedom
Fall of Freedom is here. Celebrate courage and creativity with artists everywhere on Nov 21 and 22. Share your work, lift your voice, and tell us what freedom means to you. Art matters. Join the movement at: www.reddit.com/r/ArtFestival/
#FallOfFreedom
A Culture of Possibility Podcast #58, Laura Raicovich on Fall of Freedom. Nationwide wave of creative resistance November 21-22 includes 100s of events calling on artists "to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation." tinyurl.com/52h6etse #culturaldemocracy
A Culture of Possibility Podcast #58, Laura Raicovich on Fall of Freedom - Arlene Goldbard
NOTE: This post is to introduce you to the 58th episode of François Matarasso's and my monthly podcast, "A Culture of Possibility." It will be available starting 21 November 2025. You can find it and ...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A Culture of Possibility Podcast #58, Laura Raicovich on Fall of Freedom. Nationwide wave of creative resistance November 21-22 includes 100s of events calling on artists "to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation." tinyurl.com/52h6etse #culturaldemocracy
Just published "Shame: Cultivating Cruelty." The MAGA regime wants to turn the entire nation into a mass re-education camp to so inure us to the perpetual escalation of mass cruelty that it loses its charge, fading into an ordinary way of doing business. Shame is an antidote. tinyurl.com/3d7k75vr
Shame: Cultivating Cruelty - Arlene Goldbard
Order The Intercessor paperback or ebook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and other booksellers. Through 30 November 2025, order The Intercessor paperback from Ingram at a 20% discount! You know that frog parable people always tell? If you drop a frog in boiling water, it will jump right out and save itself. But if you drop a frog…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Just published "Shame: Cultivating Cruelty." The MAGA regime wants to turn the entire nation into a mass re-education camp to so inure us to the perpetual escalation of mass cruelty that it loses its charge, fading into an ordinary way of doing business. Shame is an antidote. tinyurl.com/3d7k75vr
Sunset/moonset. Many reasons to believe in possibility this morning.
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Sunset/moonset. Many reasons to believe in possibility this morning.
The Intercessor public Zoom launch is today, featuring a conversation with Rabbi Diane Elliot, myself, and YOU! You can register anytime up to the start at 5:30 pm EDT/2:30 pm PDT at tinyurl.com/4znkxwvh I hope to see you there!
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Intercessor Launch!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The official launch of Arlene's new book, The Intercessor, featuring a conversation with Rabbi Diane Elliot
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October 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Intercessor public Zoom launch is today, featuring a conversation with Rabbi Diane Elliot, myself, and YOU! You can register anytime up to the start at 5:30 pm EDT/2:30 pm PDT at tinyurl.com/4znkxwvh I hope to see you there!
Please register for the public launch of the Intercessor on Zoom on Wednesday 10-29-25. Join R. Diane Elliot and me in conversation. We'll talk about why I wrote the book, Jewish Renewal, mystical practices, building spiritual community in these times—and whatever you want! tinyurl.com/2868zsek
October 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Please register for the public launch of the Intercessor on Zoom on Wednesday 10-29-25. Join R. Diane Elliot and me in conversation. We'll talk about why I wrote the book, Jewish Renewal, mystical practices, building spiritual community in these times—and whatever you want! tinyurl.com/2868zsek
Just published "In Loving Memory of Rabbi Arthur Waskow z"l." A great soul passed today. I already miss him more than I can say. tinyurl.com/462mz4av
In Loving Memory of Rabbi Arthur Waskow z”l - Arlene Goldbard
A great soul passed this morning. Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, scholar, activist, teacher, spiritual leader, and so much more celebrated his 92nd birthday on October 12th with a Zoom hosted by The Shalo...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Just published "In Loving Memory of Rabbi Arthur Waskow z"l." A great soul passed today. I already miss him more than I can say. tinyurl.com/462mz4av
Come to the official launch of my new book, "The Intercessor," on 29 October at 5:30 EDT/2:30 PDT. It's a novel about creating spiritual community, made of linked stories by people facing different dilemmas resolved in surprising ways. Register for & get a book discount. tinyurl.com/yc5eeewm
The Intercessor Launches on Zoom 29 October! Please join us! - Arlene Goldbard
It makes me so happy to invite you to the official Launch of my new book, The Intercessor. On Wednesday, 29 October at 5:30 pm Eastern, 4:30 Central, 3:30 Mountain, and 2:30 Pacific, I'll be joined by...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Come to the official launch of my new book, "The Intercessor," on 29 October at 5:30 EDT/2:30 PDT. It's a novel about creating spiritual community, made of linked stories by people facing different dilemmas resolved in surprising ways. Register for & get a book discount. tinyurl.com/yc5eeewm
A conversation between Alma Shaikimova and me on The Art She Manages. www.tasm.studio/interviews/a...
A Conversation with Arlene Goldbard on Cultural Strategy, Consultancy and Navigating Change — The Art She Manages
Read the whole interview
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October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A conversation between Alma Shaikimova and me on The Art She Manages. www.tasm.studio/interviews/a...
The Intercessor available @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, & other booksellers.
"This book is entrancing. It tells the story of people in love, in struggle, with heartbreak and hope—all with Jewish culture, values, tradition, history & current challenges.” Heather Booth
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"This book is entrancing. It tells the story of people in love, in struggle, with heartbreak and hope—all with Jewish culture, values, tradition, history & current challenges.” Heather Booth
arlenegoldbard.com/essays/books...
The Intercessor - Arlene Goldbard
The Intercessor Arlene Goldbard Waterlight Press 206 pages ISBN (print) 978-0-9891669-4-2 ISBN (ebook) 978-0-9891669-5-9 Order The Intercessor at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. To orde...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The Intercessor available @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, & other booksellers.
"This book is entrancing. It tells the story of people in love, in struggle, with heartbreak and hope—all with Jewish culture, values, tradition, history & current challenges.” Heather Booth
arlenegoldbard.com/essays/books...
"This book is entrancing. It tells the story of people in love, in struggle, with heartbreak and hope—all with Jewish culture, values, tradition, history & current challenges.” Heather Booth
arlenegoldbard.com/essays/books...
Just published "The Intercessor: My New Book Drops October 13!" It's a novel about creating spiritual community in challenging times, made of linked stories by people facing different dilemmas resolved in surprising ways. Read the backstory here. tinyurl.com/3pbbhbty
October 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Just published "The Intercessor: My New Book Drops October 13!" It's a novel about creating spiritual community in challenging times, made of linked stories by people facing different dilemmas resolved in surprising ways. Read the backstory here. tinyurl.com/3pbbhbty
Shana Tovah, friends. May the good surprises, kindnesses, and beauty of the coming year overwhelm and cancel the hatred and cruelty. May we all know the sweetness of love and peace.
September 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Shana Tovah, friends. May the good surprises, kindnesses, and beauty of the coming year overwhelm and cancel the hatred and cruelty. May we all know the sweetness of love and peace.
"A Culture of Possibility Podcast #56, Part 3 in the Censorship Series: Arlene Goldbard & François Matarasso." It isn't always the heavy hand of the state or the masked bureaucracy banning a book or censoring a mural. Censorship affects ideas as much as art. tinyurl.com/mrkhpf74 #culturaldemocracy
A Culture of Possibility Podcast #56, Part 3 in the Censorship Series: Arlene Goldbard and François Matarasso - Arlene Goldbard
NOTE: This post is to introduce you to the 56th episode of François Matarasso's and my monthly podcast, "A Culture of Possibility." It will be available starting 18 July 2025. You can find it and all ...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"A Culture of Possibility Podcast #56, Part 3 in the Censorship Series: Arlene Goldbard & François Matarasso." It isn't always the heavy hand of the state or the masked bureaucracy banning a book or censoring a mural. Censorship affects ideas as much as art. tinyurl.com/mrkhpf74 #culturaldemocracy
Today is the 10th anniversary of our arrival in Lamy. Our friend took this picture of Meli the other day, and it just about sums up how we feel about being here!
September 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Today is the 10th anniversary of our arrival in Lamy. Our friend took this picture of Meli the other day, and it just about sums up how we feel about being here!
"A Culture of Possibility Podcast #55, Amber Hansen & Reyna Hernandez on Process, Censorship & Co-creation in Community Murals." Strong community process can be the antidote to censorship. Tune in for a deep conversation for anyone who cares about public art and free expression. tinyurl.com/4z9xz8ym
A Culture of Possibility Podcast #55, Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez on Process, Censorship, and Co-creation in Community Murals - Arlene Goldbard
NOTE: This post is to introduce you to the 55th episode of François Matarasso's and my monthly podcast, "A Culture of Possibility." It will be available starting 18 July 2025. You can find it and all ...
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August 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"A Culture of Possibility Podcast #55, Amber Hansen & Reyna Hernandez on Process, Censorship & Co-creation in Community Murals." Strong community process can be the antidote to censorship. Tune in for a deep conversation for anyone who cares about public art and free expression. tinyurl.com/4z9xz8ym
Online st 7 pm EDT tonight, 8/10, ALEPH & The Shalom Center. A rare opportunity to see Arthur Waskow at 91 offering part of his new Torah & I will offer a Tu B’Av d’var on the necessity of love. An antidote, we hope, to the flood of hate.
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
Yahhhh b'Av: A New Torah of Love — The Shalom Center
A new Torah of love.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Online st 7 pm EDT tonight, 8/10, ALEPH & The Shalom Center. A rare opportunity to see Arthur Waskow at 91 offering part of his new Torah & I will offer a Tu B’Av d’var on the necessity of love. An antidote, we hope, to the flood of hate.
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
"The Hard-Hearted Right & "Toxic Empathy." A far-right influencer named Allie Beth Stuckey has been nagging me like a splinter. Her critique of "toxic empathy" shows shocking indifference to suffering and a hard-hearted ideology that has a frightening number of fans. Beware. tinyurl.com/52z8we53
The Hard-Hearted Right and “Toxic Empathy” - Arlene Goldbard
It's been weeks since I listened to a New York Times podcast featuring Allie Beth Stuckey, a far-right, fundamentalist Reformed Baptist social media influencer and podcaster on politics, theology, and...
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August 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"The Hard-Hearted Right & "Toxic Empathy." A far-right influencer named Allie Beth Stuckey has been nagging me like a splinter. Her critique of "toxic empathy" shows shocking indifference to suffering and a hard-hearted ideology that has a frightening number of fans. Beware. tinyurl.com/52z8we53
Tonight’s sunset. What can I say?
August 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Tonight’s sunset. What can I say?
Please join me at an online event at 7 pm EDT on Sunday, 10 August, cosponsored by ALEPH and The Shalom Center. Arthur Waskow at 91 and I will offer new Torah on the necessity of love. A bit of an antidote, we hope, to the flood of hate.
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Please join me at an online event at 7 pm EDT on Sunday, 10 August, cosponsored by ALEPH and The Shalom Center. Arthur Waskow at 91 and I will offer new Torah on the necessity of love. A bit of an antidote, we hope, to the flood of hate.
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
More information here: theshalomcenter.org/events/yahhhh
Just published "MAGA Comes for Culture Again: The US is Leaving UNESCO." To pump up its barrage of distraction aimed at pulling attention from Trump and Epstein, MAGA shits on the fundamental human rights asserted in the aftermath of Word War II. Read why this legacy must not die. bit.ly/4f6kH8t
MAGA Comes for Culture Again: The US is Leaving UNESCO - Arlene Goldbard
A year before Trump was first inaugurated in 2017 was the last time I felt motivated to quote Marx. Now I just can't help quoting myself quoting him: “History repeats itself,” wrote Karl Marx in 1852,...
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July 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just published "MAGA Comes for Culture Again: The US is Leaving UNESCO." To pump up its barrage of distraction aimed at pulling attention from Trump and Epstein, MAGA shits on the fundamental human rights asserted in the aftermath of Word War II. Read why this legacy must not die. bit.ly/4f6kH8t
"Culture of Possibility Podcast #54, Jeff Chang on MAGA Censorship of Can't Stop Won't Stop." MAGA EOs shut down educational freedom for 67,000 students on military bases, part of MAGA cultural policy of white supremacy & ignorance. What does it all mean? tinyurl.com/3me7h5k9 #culturaldemocracy
A Culture of Possibility Podcast #54, Jeff Chang on MAGA Censorship of Can’t Stop Won’t Stop - Arlene Goldbard
NOTE: This post is to introduce you to the 54th episode of François Matarasso's and my monthly podcast,
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July 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Culture of Possibility Podcast #54, Jeff Chang on MAGA Censorship of Can't Stop Won't Stop." MAGA EOs shut down educational freedom for 67,000 students on military bases, part of MAGA cultural policy of white supremacy & ignorance. What does it all mean? tinyurl.com/3me7h5k9 #culturaldemocracy
Just published "The Mortal Storm Warning." Watch this black and white 1940 anti-fascist movie to understand the parallel impact of Trump's policies and the need to warn people. tinyurl.com/yn4c3mt7
The Mortal Storm Warning - Arlene Goldbard
I have a thing for old black and white movies. Especially in anxious times, they slow me down and calm me. I think it has to do with telling a single story rather than flooding viewers with a barrage ...
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July 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Just published "The Mortal Storm Warning." Watch this black and white 1940 anti-fascist movie to understand the parallel impact of Trump's policies and the need to warn people. tinyurl.com/yn4c3mt7
Just published "The Mirror World of MAGA Cultural Policy." MAGA cultural policy has taken core principles —for better or worse, the hill former cultural policymakers were ready to die on—and twisted them to serve their own interests while everyone else pays the price. tinyurl.com/y47xkpzm
The Mirror World of MAGA Cultural Policy - Arlene Goldbard
A few days ago I stumbled on a startling truth I want to share with you. Do you know the concept of
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June 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Just published "The Mirror World of MAGA Cultural Policy." MAGA cultural policy has taken core principles —for better or worse, the hill former cultural policymakers were ready to die on—and twisted them to serve their own interests while everyone else pays the price. tinyurl.com/y47xkpzm