Coffee with Patrick Beaulier

Rabbi Patrick Beaulier is a co-founder of Darshan
Yeshiva and PunkTorah. He is an author, speaker, pastor,
seeker and facilitator. He is the rabbi for Bonay Kodesh, an
independent, progressive Jewish community started south of
Richmond, VA. Patrick has written or edited several books
including Ahavah Rabbah, PunkTorah: The First Anthology and the
NewKosher Vegan Cookbook, as well as countless articles for blogs
such as PunkTorah and My Jewish Learning.


Rabbi Patrick was ordained by Rabbinical Seminary International,
a progressive rabbinical program in Manhattan, founded by the
late Rabbi Joseph Gelberman. Patrick is also a member of the
Richmond Rabbinical Association. You can find Patrick's profile
at unitedfaithleaders.comwhere he also sits on the Board of
Advisors.


Patrick has also been featured in many books,
including, The New Reform Judaism: Challenges and
Reflections, Contemporary American Judaism: Transformation and
Renewal, Oy Oy Oy Gevalt!: Jews and Punk, as well as articles in
the Times of Israel, the Atlanta Jewish Times, and several other
Jewish newspapers, magazines and blogs.


Patrick's happiest ministry moment story revolves around the idea
that "Every person matters."  It is
a powerful message and brings clarity to how
ministry can look. As the pastor of Bonay Kodesh, Patrick
respects and honors everyone's unique journey. Whether
people are served by a ministry or minister of Bonay Kodesh for a
moment or a period of time, Patrick is not attached to the
metrics of their community. Taking the "long view," according to
Patrick, "leads toward something that is just ... a promised
land."


Say little, do much. (Pirkei Avot 1:15)


Evident from our Christmas and Hanukkah references, our
conversation was recorded months ago. Sharing a message that is
as valid in April 2018 as it was in December 2017, he offered
encouragement in our difficult times. An important element of our
conversation which should not be overlooked, is Rabbi Patrick's
comment on the rise of nazism.  Despite the gravity of this
observation, Patrick, with a nod to Rob Bell, reassures our
listeners that, in the end, love wins. 


LINKS:


Sponsor: United Faith Leaders


Sponsor: Clergypreneurs Congregate


Rabbinical Seminary International


United Faith Leaders Board of Advisors


United Faith Leader Profile for Rabbi Patrick


Bonay Kodesh


Darshan Yeshiva


rabbipatrick.com


PunkTorah


Patrick on Wikipedia