(0:01 - 20:12): To begin the episode, Rabbi Rick Jacobs identifies the transitional moment in which not only Reform Judaism, but religion more generally, finds itself today. He then expresses the Reform Movement's commitment to both congregational life [2] and other forms of Judaism outside of synagogues. [3] Jacobs emphasizes the ongoing need for innovation in Judaism, both within synagogues and beyond their walls.

(20:13 - 41:42): Jacobs applies the lens of sustaining and disruptive innovation to Reform Judaism. In particular, he identifies how the ways that congregational leaders think can be conducive to Jewish innovation or present barriers. [4] He takes a look at the shifting role of Jewish denominations, questioning whether "denomination" is the best word to describe the movement he leads. Jacobs talks about the 23 congregations that have newly affiliated with the Reform movement, a phenomenon that can be overlooked in communal conversations about the shrinking, merging, or closing of congregations.

(41:43 - 1:05:29): One of the defining phrases of Jacobs's tenure as President of the Union for Reform Judaism has been "audacious hospitality." Jacobs introduces this phrase and explains why it is crucial to contemporary Jewish life. [5] He also explores shifts that are occurring within Reform Judaism (and Judaism more broadly) due to the increased capabilities of digital technology. [6] To close the episode, Jacobs provides his insights on the central role of social justice to Judaism, reflecting on what that means for the intersection of Judaism and politics. [7]