05: Rabbi Sharon Brous says community can unlock our humanity

"Take seriously the fact that there's something in the world that you need to do and then do it now. Don’t wait — we don't know how long we have." Rabbi Sharon Brous is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a leading edge Jewish community based in Los Angeles, and the author of the national bestseller, The Amen Effect, Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. She's been named to the list of the most influential rabbis in America, and was recognized by the Forward and Jerusalem Post as among the most influential Jews alive today. Rabbi Brous’ work has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and her 2016 TED Talk, Reclaiming Religion, has been viewed by over 1. 5 million people. Her commitment to building bridges across divides, her anecdotes about how we can all find meaning in our lives, and her belief in our common humanity are inspiring and thought provoking. Join us for a conversation about how to join or build a community, how to stay centered in your humanity while the world’s turbulence roils around you, and why you should never delay fulfilling your desires.In this conversation you’ll find:* Her own spiritual journey,* How she’s building a community of those who have been disaffected by religious institutions,* Her take on the ways social media is keeping us apart,* How her book landed at the perfect moment for the state of the world,* The ways in which we’re all struggling with loneliness and isolation,* How the loss of a friend gave her much needed clarity* What she hopes she’ll leave as her legacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe