Birkat Kohanim, or the Priestly Blessing, is the oldest known text in the Bible. In his Shabbat message for Parashat Nasso, recorded at Temple Beth-El on May 22, 2021, Rabbi Michael Knopf explains that the Priestly Blessing expresses a challenge to build a better world by pursuing justice, making peace, and making the world more godly. Temple Beth-El is committed to leading people into growing relationships with Jewish community, wisdom, and practice that help them thrive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually and that inspire them to build a more compassionate, just, and peaceful world. TBE Richmond Podcast is produced by Abby Miller. Our theme music is composed and produced by Stephen Frost. Learn more about our dynamic, warm, and passionate congregation, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, at www.bethelrichmond.org.