Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue reflects on her journey, from growing up in Tacoma, Washington with a strong sense of communal purpose, to finding belonging and identity, and feeling like a stranger along the way.
In a reflective conversation with David Bryfman, Rabbi Buchdahl provides lessons applicable to any Jewish educator: how pluralism has helped shift her views, the power of music, and more.
This episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Rina Cohen Schwarz.
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The show’s executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben.
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