A California forest synagogue experiments with nature-based spirituality
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April 14, 2026
OCCIDENTAL, Calif. (RNS) — ‘There are people who want a Judaism that’s recognizable, and there are other people who want to do something that speaks to their ancestral roots but that also makes them feel alive and connected,’ said Rachel Ruach-Golden, a synagogue board member. ‘We’re in between the tension of those two.’
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