Making Faith Work: A Rabbi's Guide to Authenticity (w/ Noah Westreich)

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Noah Westreich, who shares his fascinating journey from Montclair, New Jersey to becoming a rabbi at Congregation Emmanuel in San Francisco. Noah discusses his experiences living across the country, from Minnesota winters to Mississippi summers, and how each place shaped his path to becoming a rabbi. He shares valuable tips about embracing challenges, building community, and maintaining authenticity while balancing different aspects of identity. Plus, hear about his unique perspective on modern Jewish leadership and how he navigates being both a religious leader and an active member of San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community. Rabbi Noah Westreich is an assistant rabbi at Congregation Emanu-El. He lives in San Francisco with his husband, also named Noah, and dog, Bobby. Noah received rabbinic ordination and an MA from Hebrew Union College in New York City, and his BA from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in New Jersey. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy