<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode (recorded for Temple Beth-El’s virtual Shabbat service on October 16, 2020), Rabbi Knopf and Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, Vice President of American Jewish University and Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, discuss Genesis, Creation, and Climate Justice.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">“Socially Distant, Spiritually Close” is recorded during virtual gatherings of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia, and is produced by Dr. Gillian Frank. Our theme music is composed and produced by Stephen Frost. Our cover art was designed by Judith Rushin, using a photograph by Miriam Aniel. These teachings, presentations, and conversations reflect the dynamism, warmth, passion, and kindness of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, VA.</p>

On Floods and Firearms

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed our world and upended lives. In this time of stress and solitude, loss and grief, anger and anxiety — how do we nurture our souls? In this era of social distancing, how do we remain spiritually connected? Join Rabbi Michael Knopf, author of Thirty Days of Liberation: Pathways for Personal and Social Transformation Inspired by the Book of Exodus for lectures, sermons, class, and conversations with special guests, all aimed at wrestling with these important questions (and more). “Socially Distant, Spiritually Close” will help you find faith and hope, enrichment and uplift in this challenging time.