House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy

Rabbi Sharon Brous: The Power of Showing Up for Each Other

Feb 21, 2024
Rabbi Sharon Brous and Dr. Vivek Murthy discuss the power of showing up for each other and sitting with one's pain. They explore vulnerability, asking for help, and finding light in challenging times. The podcast emphasizes the strength in human connection and the importance of supporting one another, especially in times of despair.
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ANECDOTE

Shabbat Service Experience

  • Rabbi Brous describes a moving Shabbat service with 700 people.
  • She felt connected to the past 20 years of community building and the impact of each individual.
INSIGHT

Shifting Spiritual Crises

  • Rabbi Brous contrasts past spiritual crises of apathy with current crises of loneliness and political division.
  • She emphasizes the need to rehumanize ourselves and each other to overcome these.
INSIGHT

Ritual of Acknowledging Pain

  • An ancient Jerusalem ritual highlights the power of acknowledging others' pain.
  • It involves turning left to engage with the brokenhearted, offering presence and a blessing.
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