A Conversation with Rabbi Beth Lieberman, author and editorial board member of the CCAR Journal

In this conversation, Rabbi Ari talks with Rabbi Beth Lieberman about her book 'Moments That Matter,' co-authored with Rabbi Laura Geller, which explores the significance of life transitions in midlife and beyond. The discussion covers the origins of their community engagement initiative, the importance of rituals in navigating aging, and the need for a supportive community that honors the wisdom of older generations. Rabbi Lieberman emphasizes the influence of Rabbi Schulweis, the transformative potential of midlife and the necessity of preparing for the later stages of life, highlighting the role of spirituality and community in fostering a meaningful aging process.

What is Moral Courage: From the Study of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis?

“Moral Courage” shares Jewish ideas and conversations — inspired by the works of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis — that make Jewish wisdom more accessible, inclusive and relevant to today’s complicated world. Rabbi Schulweis was a longtime pulpit rabbi at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California, from 1970 until his passing in 2014, who made Judaism approachable and accessible. He believed that humanity could do divine work in the world, trying to make it a better place. He was a cofounder of the anti-genocide program Jewish World Watch, and said that Jews have a moral responsibility to help those who are suffering, wherever they are. He was also the founding Chair of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, recognizing Christians who saved Jews from the Holocaust. His is a voice that we need now—to give us direction and hope, in an otherwise troubled time. Executive Produced by Sad Clown Productions and Mayim Bialik. Hosted by Rabbi Ari Averbach.