“From the Synagogue to the Streets”: On WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show”, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum talks about her grassroots Beacon for Democracy project, the link between spirituality and social justice, Israel and Palestine, political nuance, her new book “With All My Heart: Torah for Our Times,” and why coalition-building matters (June 25, 2026)
Gandhi & Bad Bunny: Wisdom for This Moment in History: An excerpt of Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s remarks in front of ICE headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Feb. 11, 2026)
The Rabbis Taking on ICE: Recently back from a clergy trip to Minneapolis, Rabbi Kleinbaum discusses what she saw and experienced in Minnesota on J Street’s “Word on the Street Live” podcast, in the wake of the shooting death of Renee Good (Feb. 5, 2026)
Rabbi Kleinbaum Speaks at Major NYC Protest, Following Renee Good’s Death in Minneapolis (Jan. 11, 2026)
Rabbi Kleinbaum Speaks at Zohran Mamdani Rally in Queens, NY, with Imam Khalid Latif and Pastor Charles Galbreth, denouncing the hate of the current administration, and emphasizing unity, equality, and interfaith solidarity in support of Mamdani’s mayoral campaign (Oct. 26, 2025)
Rabbi Kleinbaum Speaks at NY Immigration Coalition Protest Supporting Immigrants at St. Mark’s in NYC (Feb. 6, 2025)
Rabbi Kleinbaum on “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen (Dec. 18, 2024)
Rabbi Kleinbaum at Interfaith Center of New York Evening of Post-Election Reflection, Prayer & Community (Nov. 12, 2024)
President Joe Biden’s Video Remarks at the Celebration of Rabbi Kleinbaum’s 32 Years of Leadership at CBST (June 3, 2024)
Secretary Hillary Clinton’s Remarks at the Celebration of Rabbi Kleinbaum’s 32 Years of Leadership at CBST (June 3, 2024)
Rabbi Kleinbaum’s Remarks at the Celebration of Her 32 Years of Leadership at CBST (June 3, 2024)
MSNBC: Rabbi Kleinbaum and Randi Weingarten and hope for peaceful ‘shared future’ for Israelis, Palestinians (Nov. 29, 2023)
“When the Wheels Come Off: Transforming Brokenness into Hope” (Sep. 15, 2023)
On the first night of Rosh Hashanah 5784 — her last as senior rabbi of CBST — Rabbi Kleinbaum considers the importance of facing mortality, the transformative power of kindness, and finding the hidden light in difficult times.
