Today, we speak with Rabbi Sharon Brous, the visionary founder and senior rabbi of Ikar, a dynamic Jewish community based in Los Angeles. Rabbi Brous is also the author of “The Amen Effect.” Since establishing Ikar in 2004, she has been a transformative figure in the Jewish world, earning recognition as one of the nation’s top rabbis by Newsweek and The Forward. Her spiritual leadership reached a national audience in 2013 when she delivered the prayer service at the inaugural national prayer service for the President.
Beyond her congregational duties, Rabbi Brous has been a tireless advocate for over two decades, passionately addressing issues like racism, climate change, and social justice.
In our conversation, we delve deep into the heart of Jewish wisdom, exploring how it can serve as a beacon of healing and openness in these times. We also hear about her personal journey through the challenges she has faced since October 7, her sense of abandonment by progressive friends, and her enduring belief in the spiritual necessity to recognize the humanity on all sides.
