Rabbi Yair Robinson and Father Jeffrey Ross: (Don't) Write Off Religion

In this episode, Stuart Comstock-Gay speaks with Rabbi Yair Robinson of Congregation Beth Emeth and Father Jeffrey Ross of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church about what we as Americans can learn from religious communities about strengthening our democracy and the role of doubt in a life of faith. Rabbi Yair Robinson is the spiritual leader and senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Emeth, where he has served since 2009. Originally from Massachusetts, Yair graduated from Oberlin College in 1998. He earned his Masters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, where he focused on liturgy and creative writing. Before coming to Beth Emeth, he served as the Associate Rabbi at Congregation Shir Ami in Newtown PA and at Rockdale Temple in Cincinnati. Since 2005, Father Jeffrey Ross has served as the rector of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Lewes, which has been in existence for over 300 years and is an active and growing community. He is a graduate of the General Theological Seminary and holds a Master of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling from Neumann University. Prior to ordination, he worked as a family therapist as well as on Bishop's staff for Christian Formation, the church's educational program.