What does it mean to celebrate a new year with traditions that go back thousands of years? 🍎🍯

In this episode of Faith Matters, we’re exploring Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and the history, traditions and deeper meaning behind this important time on the Jewish calendar. Learn why the holiday is a time for reflection, renewal and looking ahead, plus the significance behind some of the customs that have been passed down through generations.

It’s a new year with some very old traditions, and there’s a lot more to the story than apples and honey!

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What if the search for who we are is also a search for God?

In this episode of Faith Matters, the conversation explores the connection between discovering ourselves and discovering the divine. They discuss what it means to intentionally spend time in God’s presence, quiet the distractions around us and create space for a deeper understanding of our faith and ourselves.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about identity, spirituality and what we may discover when we make room for God in our everyday lives.

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What if finding yourself is also a way of finding God?

On this episode of Faith Matters, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Reverend Adrian Doll explore the connection between faith, identity, and purpose. Along with a little trivia and an inspiring story, they discuss how moments of feeling lost can lead to personal and spiritual growth. If you're searching for direction, hope, or a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and encouragement along the way.

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