The Kehillah RVA Podcast
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 how this radically welcoming community is inspiring people spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
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The Kehillah RVA Podcast
Latest Episodes
The October 8th Jews
October 7, 2023 shattered the comfortable ability to be Jewish without thinking much about what being Jewish meant. Suddenly, Israel, antisemitism, Jewish history, community, and identity became impossible to leave in the background.An O...
What You Missed on Sukkot
The dual meaning of Sukkot (booths?! Divine protection?!) gets an even bigger meaning when we think about our growing community. Consider that the ancient Priestly class likely added a theological layer to a preexisting activity, and you get an...
What Does It Mean To Come Home?
You matter. And you're always welcome home.Rabbi Patrick explores the ancient idea that Yom Kippur allows us to set aside the roles we play throughout the year and return to our truest selves.Drawing on Jewish tradition, th...
Let's Build A Home
Kehillah is ready for its next chapter.In this final episode of the season, Rabbi Patrick reflects on Rosh Hashanah, the story of Avraham and Yitzakh, and what it means to actually listen to the people who make up our community.
What Do We Owe God? An early take on Rosh Hashanah
OK - you know I'm supposed to give a class like "what is Rosh Hashanah" but you all can find AI slop to help you learn that.Instead, how about "What do we owe God"? Seems on-theme for the High Holy Days.Maybe the answer isn't abou...
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