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.
🌐 Website: kehillahrva.org
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💛 Support the community: kehillahrva.org/donate
Episodes
37 episodes
Passover For Normal People
DOUBLE CHAI! Episode 36 has Rabbi Patrick rambling about Passover...How to kasher a kitchen when your family members have multiple, competing opinions about what is kosher or notThe pro/con on going to a community seder or ...
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Episode 36
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40:10
A Day in the Life of Rabbi Patrick Beaulier
Get the inside secrets on what it's REALLY like to be a rabbi.• What “work” means when your job is community • Coffee with the rabbi as pastoral care and first contact • Protecting lunch time, health, and sustainable ...
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Episode 35
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43:19
Avi Remetz of Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Next Gen | INTERVIEW
Avi Remetz is the Director of Philanthropy and Engagement for Next Gen, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s initiative for young adults to connect, lead, and make an impact. They bring together individuals in their 20s, 30s, and early...
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Episode 34
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46:17
Purim is the Inglourious Basterds of the Bible
“Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal position for just such a time as this.” (Esther 4:14)What if where you are right now isn’t accidental? What if this moment — complicated, uncomfortable, demanding — is precisely the one you’re m...
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Episode 33
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28:32
We Need To Talk About Corruption (Part II)
In this episode, Rabbi Patrick speaks directly to those who feel hurt, betrayed, or disillusioned by famous Jewish men in the news — whether in politics, philanthropy, or Jewish communal life. The rise of antisemitism online is, in some part, c...
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Episode 32
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41:52
Javon: the Rabbi’s Son Who’s Healing the World | Interview
Regretfully the audio from this recording was messed up. We chose to publish it anyway, because this interview is just too fun. If you'd like to help us, we could really use someone who likes audio and video production. Volunteer by emailin...
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Episode 31
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57:38
Tu Bishvat: When Nature is Your Sanctuary
Take a journey through the inner world of your soul and the outer world of the earth. Welcome to Tu Bishvat -- an obscure holiday made living through kabbalistic teaching.In this episode, Rabbi Patrick guides you through one (of many) ap...
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Episode 30
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27:44
Meet Kehillah Members Ashton and Nick (and Their Existential Crises)
From Ashton’s experiences working with children with special needs and navigating higher education, to Nick’s path through mechanics, military service, and spiritual reflection, explore with our Kehillah friends in this podcast takeover how the...
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Episode 29
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1:08:02
Two Things Can Be True At Once (Venezuela, Israel + Those You Love)
Are you tired of being forced to "pick a side"? In a world that feels increasingly polarized—Red vs. Blue, Us vs. Them—we often feel trapped in a binary that doesn’t actually fit our reality. In this episode of the Kehillah RVA podcast, ...
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Episode 28
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30:01
Hanukkah Is Not What You Think It Is
In this podcast, we challenge both the Americanized “Hanukkah as Jewish Christmas” approach and the backlash against it...Because Hanukkah’s story is far more complicated than either side admits.Hanukkah is ultimately a ble...
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Episode 27
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16:20
Rabbi Elisha Paul | RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School
If Seinfeld was a show about nothing, then this episode is a podcast about nothing.That's because in this episode of the Kehillah RVA podcast, we get to listen in on a an unedited conversation between Rabbi Elisha Paul, Head of School at...
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Episode 26
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1:09:30
Dating Jewish In Richmond, Virginia
Want some dad advice from Rabbi Patrick on dating Jewish in Richmond, VA? Well...you're getting it! In this episode, Rabbi Patrick takes the collective observations of Kehillah's singles and offers up spiritual wisdom around places ...
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Episode 25
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39:05
Shawn Harris on the Creative Process & Bizarro Torah (INTERVIEW)
Get to know Kehillah member Shawn Harris as we discuss the life of a creative person, her big moves from the west back to Richmond, the power of imagination, storytelling and world building.Learn more about her project Bizarro Torah:
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Episode 24
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39:14
Arianna Rose on Music, Judaism & Neurodivergence (INTERVIEW)
Get to know Kehillah member Arianna who you've likely seen around, but have not had a chance to chat with one-on-one. In this episode we discuss growing up as a teen in West Virginia, her move to RVA, a shared love of music, and what it's like ...
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Episode 23
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39:25
A Synagogue For Tired People Like Us
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 bein...
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Episode 22
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44:20
America's Crisis of Meaning
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...
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Episode 21
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24:19
Meet Lori Levy's Parents | INTERVIEW
Meet Kehillah members Sandra and Benjamin, otherwise known as Lori Levy’s parentsIn 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...
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Episode 20
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1:00:32
Make Judaism Weird Again | Sukkot
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 y...
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Episode 19
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23:48
Rosh Hashanah Sermon | House of Prayer, Study & Assembly
What is the point of a synagogue? A few words for Rosh Hashanah.Event tickets: https://kehillahrva.org/calendar/Free tickets & support:
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Episode 18
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19:15
What Is God & Why Do Bad Things Happen? (Part II)
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 ...
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Episode 17
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44:36
What Is God & Why Do Bad Things Happen? (Part I)
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 un...
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Episode 16
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31:21
Returning to Kehillah (You Can Come Back!)
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 -- th...
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Episode 15
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29:41
Sneak Preview of High Holidays (FREE EVENTS + MORE)
Sneak preview of all our High Holidays events, details on free tickets and more.TICKETS AT KEHILLAHRVA.ORGRosh Hashanah Evening Service | Sept 22 - 6:30PMRosh Hashanah Day Servic...
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Episode 14
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24:47
Rebbetzin Stefanie INTERVIEW
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 stori...
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Episode 13
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44:49
Loving Your Neighbor, When You DON'T EVEN LIKE THEM
“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 To...
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Episode 12
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39:01