In this episode (recorded at Temple Beth-El’s virtual Yom Kippur service on September 28, 2020), Rabbi Knopf and Rev. Melanie Mullen, Director of Reconciliation, Justice & Creation Care, The Episcopal Church, discuss what Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, can teach us about living during a time of pandemic, recession, widespread social unrest, and environmental disaster.
“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.