Ep. 3 - The Claustrophobic Chaplain (Rabbi Rachel Gartner)

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What a woman! If you don't get anything from this conversation, I'll give you your money back. Ladies and Gentlemen, Rabbi Rachel Gartner. Episode Summary: How she got stuck in an elevator while officiating a wedding and actually found meaning from that scary experience The texts of our traditions versus the texts of our lives: how can your life be a text for others? What she would say to someone who cannot find a way around the abyss of grief Footsteps in the sand: God is always there, whether He’s walking right beside us or carrying us The universal message for both theists and atheists: there is always something or someone holding us up in a powerful way The one thing that gives Rabbi Rachel the most joy Why she chose her vocation in a “moment of utter insanity” If she could give one piece of advice to a Georgetown student regardless of their religious affiliation, what would it be? If she could place a billboard anywhere in the world, what would it say and where would it be? The best advice she’s ever received The worst advice she’s ever received (many Georgetown students are actually guilty of following this) How often does she dance? Not enough.