Passover is sometimes called the “Festival of Freedom.” What does liberation mean today, in this time of pandemic, creeping authoritarianism, and social injustice? In this episode (recorded during Passover in April 2020), Rabbi Knopf and special guest Rep. Abigail Spanberger (U.S. Congresswoman from Virginia’s 7th District) explore these and other questions. “Socially Distant, Spiritually Close” is hosted and recorded by Rabbi Michael Knopf and produced by Dr. Gillian Frank. Theme music is composed and produced by Stephen Frost. Cover art was designed by Judith Rushin, using a photograph by Miriam Aniel.