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Episode 312: Humanity in the Arts

In this soulful and intellectually rich episode of Humanity in the Arts, host Ranelle Wolf sits down with Rabbi Josh Franklin of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons for a journey through faith, creativity, and the search for meaning.

Recorded at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, this conversation explores how art and spirituality shape moral imagination, community, and courage in challenging times. Rabbi Franklin reflects on interfaith study, the power of Torah as a mirror for personal growth, and the surprising beauty within the Jewish diaspora experience. Together, they examine the creative calling, the deeper meaning of Lech Lecha (“go to yourself”), and how artists like Marc Chagall bridged tradition and modernity to express suffering, hope, and transcendence.

At its heart, this episode calls us to know ourselves, honor difference, build bridges, and create beauty in a fractured world. Whether you are an artist, a seeker, or someone trying to live with purpose, this conversation will inspire you to see your life as a canvas and your values as your greatest work of art.

Tune in. Reflect deeply. And go to yourself.

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