(30) Rabbi Steven Gotlib: A Thoughtful and Bold Voice for Our Complicated Times
The Orthonomics Podcast · Mark Trencher
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Show Notes
In this episode, we have a wide-ranging discussion, touching on such topics as: • Significant differences between US and Canadian Jewry/Orthodoxy • Interactions and public conversations across among various denominations • The evolving role of women in Modern Orthodoxy • Has politics become a "Jewish issue" (and/or divisive), including attitudes toward Israel and Zionism • Struggles with faith and rationality • What factors lead to Orthodox couples getting divorced
Steven Gotlib is Associate Rabbi at Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue in Philadelphia. A graduate of Rutgers University, he received ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University (RIETS), a certificate in mental health counseling from the Ferkauf School of Psychology in partnership with RIETS, and a START Certificate in Spiritual Entrepreneurship from the Glean Network in partnership with Columbia Business School. He also manages the marketing at RIETS,
A popular guest speaker throughout the US and Canada, Rabbi Gotlib has written for various websites and publications. He strongly believes in making Jewish theology, philosophy, and law as accessible as possible to all who seek guidance and comfort within our tradition. He can be reached at [email protected].