In this episode (recorded for Temple Beth-El’s virtual Shabbat service on November 28, 2020), Rabbi Knopf and Josh Jeffreys, Jewish Chaplain & Director of Religious Life at Univ. of Richmond, discuss the connections between the biblical story of Jacob’s Ladder, the college experience, leaving home, and discovering God in unlikely places.

“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.