<p>Rabbi Michael Siegel, Senior Rabbi of Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago and the host of a well-known podcast the Pen and the Yad speaks to Beloved Journal about the importance of community, Passover, and the need for wholeness. Please note that though Passover begins this Wednesday (April 8th) We&apos;re airing the episode now to show solidarity with those who might abstain from technology during Passover. </p>

The Rev. Mandy McDow

What matters most to us in times of consequence? Is it wealth? Is it prestige and power? Is it likes or favorites? To me, what I hope to center is that friendship, family, empathy, compassion, quirkiness, humor, and hope will win out even amidst the fray of this transient and turbulent life. My name is Rob Lee, I’m a pastor, public theologian, and author working at the intersection of faith and public life. I want this podcast to be a place where I interview those people who are exemplifying what it means to exist with complete abandon in this life.