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Forms of religious devotion are shifting just like every institution right now.

But there's a new world of creativity towards crafting spiritual life

while appreciatively exploring the depths of tradition.

Rabbi Amikai Laolevi is a fun and forceful embodiment of this evolution.

Born into an eminent and ancient rabbinical lineage,

as a young adult, he moved away from religion toward storytelling,

theater, and drag.

These days, he leads a pop-up synagogue in New York City with a global profile

that takes as its tagline,

everybody-friendly, artist-driven, God-optional.

This is not merely about spiritual growth and community,

but about reinventing the very meaning of we.

We are catering to generations of all ages who are seeking

spiritual meaning and who are a little burnt out and tired by cliche

and by some of their religious offerings and traditional trappings.

And without being too rude and too funny,

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