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The Kehillah RVA Podcast

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Where community becomes conversation, and Judaism comes alive.This podcast is your front door to Kehillah—Richmond, Virginia’s independent, progressive Jewish community. Through stories, spiritual insights, and moments of real connection, you’ll get to know what makes Kehillah different: we’re not just a synagogue—we’re the Jewish home you always wanted.Hosted by Rabbi Patrick Beaulier, each episode features reflections on Jewish wisdom, creative contributions from Kehillah members, and updates on

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44:20

A Synagogue For Tired People Like Us

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Tired? Burned out? We get it. Kehillah is perfect for you. This episode starts with talking about tents and biblical translations, introversion, the crisis of people flaking out on plans, and tells a private story about Rabbi Patrick being cordially un-invited to something (and it was HIS FAULT!) Join us as we explore being a congregation who's tired...and made for each other. Got questions? Send us a text and we'll read it on the show Support the show 🕯️ Learn more about Kehillah:

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24:19

America's Crisis of Meaning

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Across America, more and more people are asking the same question: What’s the point? Faith has faded, connection feels shallow, and the old ways of belonging don’t seem to fit anymore. But in the Jewish tradition, a crisis is never the end — it’s a birth. So let's get into it. === UPCOMING EVENTS Rebbetzin’s Jewish Prayer Bootcamp (Midlothian): Thursday, November 6 @ 6PMShabbat Dinner and Service at Ellen and Ross’s (Short Pump): Friday, November 7 @ 6PMBagels + Torah Study at Rabbi’s (Midlot...

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60:32

Meet Lori Levy's Parents | INTERVIEW

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Meet Kehillah members Sandra and Benjamin, otherwise known as Lori Levy’s parents In this episode, we’ll hear from the eighty-plus year old couple about everything from chicken soup to civil rights, the Black and Jewish experiences in the south and more. Recorded a few days before Rosh Hashanah. Want to be on the Kehillah RVA podcast? It’s not hard! Reach out to rabbi@rabbipatrick.com. About Sandra and Benjamin Sandra Ungar was born in 1940 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to orthodox Hungarian immi...

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23:48

Make Judaism Weird Again | Sukkot

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Recovering from Yom Kippur with this kavanah (intention) to Make Judaism Weird Again! Because we can’t just hand people bagels and lox and expect commitment. A few requests: We need Metro RVA homes for Home Hosted Shabbat. If you have some space November 7 in the evening or November 8 in the morning, we’d appreciate the locationIf you’re interested in adult education, reach out to rabbi@rabbipatrick.com to help create those opportunitiesIf you’d like to see us record on a more regular schedul...

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19:15

Rosh Hashanah Sermon | House of Prayer, Study & Worship

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/09/15

What is the point of a synagogue? A few words for Rosh Hashanah. Event tickets: https://kehillahrva.org/calendar/ Free tickets & support: https://kehillahrva.org/kehillah-cares/ Got questions? Send us a text and we'll read it on the show Support the show 🕯️ Learn more about Kehillah: kehillahrva.org 💛 Support Kehillah: kehillahrva.org/donate 📲 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/kehillahrva 📘 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/kehillahrva 🔁 Share this episode with a friend and

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44:36

What Is God & Why Do Bad Things Happen? (Part II)

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/09/02

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Difficult times lead us to ask: what is God and why do bad things happen? In this two part podcast, Rabbi Patrick gives us some ideas from Jewish tradition about the nature of the Divine. In part one, we talk about the many, varied and unusual ways God is understood to exist in this world. In part two, we get into the hard stuff: what would God want from us, and why do bad things happen? Readings/sources for this podcast fo...

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31:21

What Is God & Why Do Bad Things Happen? (Part I)

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Difficult times lead us to ask: what is God and why do bad things happen? In this two part podcast, Rabbi Patrick gives us some ideas from Jewish tradition about the nature of the Divine. In part one, we talk about the many, varied and unusual ways God is understood to exist in this world. In part two, we get into the hard stuff: what would God want from us, and why do bad things happen? Readings/sources for this podcast found on Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/156492?lang=bi If you o...

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29:41

Returning to Kehillah (You Can Come Back!)

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Did you know 10% of congregants (of all religions in the USA) will LEAVE their community at some point? That's normal! But if you are someone who left, and you feel that tug at your heart to come back, and you're not sure how -- then this podcast episode is for you. YOU CAN COME BACK! Inspired by the story of Joseph and some practical wisdom about the weirdness, awkwardness and emotionally tricky nature of going-then-coming-back, this podcast episode hopes to make you feel comfortable returni...

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24:47

Sneak Preview of High Holidays (FREE EVENTS + MORE)

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Sneak preview of all our High Holidays events, details on free tickets and more. TICKETS AT KEHILLAHRVA.ORG Rosh Hashanah Evening Service | Sept 22 - 6:30PMRosh Hashanah Day Service | Sept 23 - 9:30AMShabbat Shuvah Dinner at Rabbi’s | Sept 26 - 6PMShabbat at VA Pridefest | Sept 27 - Noon-8PMHigh Holidays Kids Event at Art Factory | Sept 28 - 5:30PMKol Nidre Evening Service | October 1 - 7PMYom Kippur Day Service | Oct 2 - 10AMYom Kippur Yizkor/Neilah Service & Break Fast | Oct 2 - 6PMThan...

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44:49

Rebbetzin Stefanie INTERVIEW

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Live from the tiki room, it's Rebbetzin Stefanie! Stefanie discusses why she likes running a synagogue out of her house (although she wishes she had more Star Wars themed furniture), the value of community building, and shares some stories from the early days of dating Rabbi Patrick. Get to know your rebbetzin with this very special episode. QUESTION: are you more of a Halloween or Thanksgiving person? Make sure to answer the questions using Fan Mail! Stefanie wants to know. DONATIONS: we cou...

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39:01

Loving Your Neighbor, When You DON'T EVEN LIKE THEM

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/07/28

“Love your neighbor as yourself” is one of the most famous verses in the Torah. But what if your neighbor drives you crazy? What if you disagree about politics, values — or even reality? In this episode, Rabbi Patrick explores what the Torah actually means by “love,” drawing on Leviticus 19, teachings from Rabbi Akiva, and wisdom from Pirkei Avot. You’ll learn how ancient Jewish values—like honoring others, subduing the ego, and treating the stranger as equal—can guide us through the fracture...

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47:11

We Need To Talk About Corruption

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Corruption isn’t just a political problem — it’s a human one. Drawing on texts about bribery, justice, and moral courage, Rabbi Patrick helps us explore how unchecked corruption corrodes not only institutions but relationships and communities, and what it really takes to live a life of integrity, and to pursue justice the right way. Because doing the right thing is never easy — but it’s always worth it. Show notes can be found on Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/519905?lang=bi UPCOMING...

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35:22

You CAN Make Friends as an Adult

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/07/14

How do people make friends as adults? In this episode of the Kehillah RVA Podcast, Rabbi Patrick explores why true, lasting friendships are so rare — and so essential — in our adult lives. We’ll talk about: Why adult friendships feel impossible sometimesHow to tell the difference between a true friend and a “frenemy”What Balak and Balaam teach us about blessings and cursesHow showing up for others creates more than connection — it creates lifeDrawing on Parshat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)...

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49:57

Your Jewish and Kehillah Questions Answered

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/07/07

You have questions—we have answers. In this episode of the Kehillah RVA Podcast, Rabbi Patrick tackles some of the most thoughtful, funny, and heartfelt questions sent in by listeners. From what’s changed at Kehillah over the years, to how to build a Jewish library, to the best bagel in Richmond, no topic is too big—or too small. We also talk about living in an interfaith family, what it means to be a secular Jew, how to stay open and kind in a demanding role, and how different generations co...

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23:12

Jewish Anxiety

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Being Jewish comes with beauty, belonging—and fear. In this episode of the Kehillah Podcast, we explore the quiet ways Jewish anxiety shows up in everyday life. From wondering whether to hang a mezuzah to deciding how (and when) to prepare our children for hate, Rabbi Patrick offers a reflection on what it means to be visibly Jewish in a world that doesn’t always welcome us. With wisdom from Midrash, the Book of Ruth, and community voices, this episode is about more than fear—it’s about resil...

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2:24

Rabbi Patrick Is FAR OUT (of the Office)

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Rabbi's out of town, but here are a few important announcements: Want to be on the podcast? Reach out: Rabbi@KehillahRVA.orgKavaClub hosting our Ask A Rabbi Anything on Sunday, June 29thPlease donate to support this podcastSee you soon! Got questions? Send us a text and we'll read it on the show Support the show 🕯️ Learn more about Kehillah: kehillahrva.org 💛 Support Kehillah: kehillahrva.org/donate 📲 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/kehillahrva 📘 Like us on Facebook:

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29:31

The Conspiracy For Your Soul 👁️‍🗨️ Exodus 31:16-17

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Stressed out? Overworked? This can help. We live in a world that’s constantly demanding more—more hustle, more speed, more screens. But Shabbat offers a sacred pause, and one ancient word changes everything: vayinafash. In this episode, Rabbi Patrick unpacks the spiritual, linguistic, and revolutionary depth of Exodus 31:16–17, asking: What does it really mean to rest like God? What did it mean for God to “catch His breath”? And what would it mean for us to do the same? From the wisdom of Ras...

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32:18

Converting to Judaism

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Want to become Jewish? Rabbi Patrick explores the meaning of conversion in Kehillah and Progressive streams of Judaism—everything from Jewish identity, practice, bet din, mikvah, and ultimately belonging. Whether you're on the path or just curious, this episode (hopefully) brings clarity, compassion, and insight. 📚 Follow along with Rabbi Patrick's show notes on Sefaria. Got questions? Send us a text and we'll read it on the show Support the show 🕯️ Learn more about Kehillah: kehillahrva.org

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28:54

What Is Progressive Judaism?

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/06/01

We aren't lazy Jews. Progressive Judaism isn’t a trend—it’s a centuries-long conversation between tradition and modernity. In this episode, Rabbi Patrick explores the foundational document of Reform Judaism, and uses it as a doorway into what it means to live a Judaism that changes without breaking. From the radical roots of Classical Reform, to the spiritual boldness of Jewish Renewal, to the thoughtful middle ground of Conservative and Reconstructionist movements, this episode reflects on w...

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26:21

Some Thoughts on Suffering | Genesis 1:1–5

The Kehillah RVA Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Send us a textIn memory of Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky, who were killed outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, May 21st. May their memory be a blessing, and may their families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.---God didn’t create a perfect world—God created a complex one. And in that complexity, we become creators, too: of meaning, of art, of relationships, and of kindness.Suffering is real. But so is strength. So is human solidarity. And

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