Spiritually Speaking

In Episode 4 of Spiritually Speaking , we sit down with Lance Gilden for a warm and honest conversation about community, generosity, family, and what it really means to be the person people know they can call. A longtime member of Temple Beth Sholom, Lance reflects on his journey in Rockland County, raising his family within the TBS community, and the relationships that grew from baby steps, Bar a...

In Episode 5 of Spiritually Speaking , we sit down with craftsman and longtime friend of Temple Beth Sholom, Tim Englert, for a heartfelt conversation about art, memory, tradition, and the creation of our new Torah ark. Tim shares his personal journey as a woodworker, his deep connection to the TBS community, and the honor of creating a sacred piece that will hold both our Torahs and the spirit of...

In Episode 3 of Spiritually Speaking , we sit down with Jarrod Newman for a deeply personal conversation about Jewish pride, resilience, and the power of community in uncertain times. A longtime member of Temple Beth Sholom, Jarrod reflects on family, service, music, and what it means to stay connected to Jewish life with honesty, awareness, and heart. Together, we explore Jarrod’s moving experien...

In Episode 2 of Spiritually Speaking, we sit down with Father Bill Cosgrove for a thoughtful conversation about faith, purpose, and the lived work of community. Drawing from more than five decades of parish life and ministry, Father Cosgrove reflects on vocation, long-term service, and the changing spiritual landscape of our communities. Together, we explore what it means to seek meaning in a time...

In our very first episode of Spiritually Speaking, we sit down with David Kirschtel, who has led and continues to lead the JCC in Rockland for 26 years, for a thoughtful conversation about community, responsibility, and shared values. Together, we reflect on community, changes, and the lived work of building community - not in theory, but through presence, care, and long-term commitment. This epis...