In this episode (recorded at Temple Beth-El’s virtual Rosh Hashanah service on September 20, 2020), Rabbi Knopf explains that the pandemic revealed our lives and the world as they actually are -- fragile and vulnerable -- and offers some guidance about how to make it through, using the Netflix game show The Floor is Lava as a model.

“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.