The Rubin Report A Faith Revival, Rosh Hashanah & Making Sense of Charlie Kirk’s Death | Rabbi Wolpe
Sep 22, 2025
Rabbi David Wolpe, a prominent Jewish leader and author, joins to discuss Rosh Hashanah's themes of renewal and empowerment. He connects these ideas to the national mourning of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and humility. Wolpe reflects on the dangers of politics in religious spaces and stresses the need for community and spiritual growth. He also addresses the fight against antisemitism and calls for intergenerational connections, offering a hopeful perspective on reclaiming faith amidst societal challenges.
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Renewal As Active Empowerment
- Rosh Hashanah teaches renewal and the power to change ourselves and the world around us.
- Rabbi David Wolpe says this message of empowerment is especially needed during current global crises.
Tragedy Can Reawaken Religious Values
- Tragic public events can revive religious values like gratitude, humility, and openness.
- Wolpe highlights listening to opponents as a rare model America badly needs.
Religion Provides Reaction Time
- Instantaneous media-driven reactions erode thoughtful response and community deliberation.
- Wolpe argues religious spaces offer needed pauses to listen and reflect away from immediate posting.