This time of plague and social unrest is both incredibly challenging and also brimming with possibility. In this episode (recorded at Temple Beth-El’s virtual Shabbat evening gathering on June 12, 2020), Rabbi Knopf discusses how we can encounter this moment in such a way that we see the opportunities and experience the challenges as the places from which learning and growth can emerge.

“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.