001 Wrestling with Belief and Destiny: A Conversation with Rabbi David Kasher

In this episode of The Rest Is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi David Kasher to discuss the intricate dance between faith, doubt, and destiny. Rabbi Kasher, director of Hadar West Coast, shares his personal journey of synthesizing diverse Jewish traditions and his deep love for Jerusalem, inspired by "Sun Break" from Shep Rosenman's Psalms song cycle and Psalm 125.

They delve into the complexities of belief, the role of observance, and how faith evolves over a lifetime. The conversation touches on the significance of questioning within Judaism, the metaphorical representation of Jerusalem, and the enduring impact of music and creativity on spiritual life.

Join Shep and Rabbi Kasher as they explore how suffering, historical narratives, and the quest for meaning shape our understanding of God and our place in the world. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life of faith, even if that faith is splintered.

Links:

Lyrics, Psalm, and sources - www.sefaria.org/sheets/255111

Hadar - www.Hadar.org