Program: #5313
First air date January 3, 2010
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
Sherre Hirsch is a rabbi in the Conservative Jewish tradition and the author of “We Plan, God Laughs.” Raised in Southern California, hers was a winding path to the ministry, beginning at Smith College, Northwestern University, and a detour through Asia, immersing herself in Eastern philosophy. Sherre became the first woman rabbi at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, the largest Conservative Jewish congregation in the western United States. In 2006 she stepped away from congregational ministry to concentrate on writing and speaking.

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Sermon Segment

 
Eugene Sutton, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland, reflects on reconciliation: restoring community by tearing down the barriers that divide us, following the example of Jesus, whose ministry was marked by reconciliation.

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Interview Segment

 
Lillian Daniel and Daniel Pawlus in conversation with Eugene Sutton, who says, "The work of reconciliation begins right here in the human heart. It's hard to reconcile with others when we're not at peace with ourselves."

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Reflection Segment

 
Writer and broadcast journalist, Judy Valente, reflects on the monastic value of contemplation for our daily lives.

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