We’re closing out this feed in order to make way for a new show called The TBE Richmond Podcast. Moving forward, that’s where you’ll be able to hear Rabbi Knopf’s sermons, teachings, and conversations with special guests, in addition to other great content from Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia. You’ll still be able to revisit episodes of “Socially Distant, Spiritually Close” right here. Thanks for listening. We hope you’ve enjoyed this podcast, and that it has helped you find faith and hope, enrichment and uplift during this challenging time.“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.

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.