The journey of independence
The journey of independence0 Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback May 2, 2025 | 4 Nisan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE.
In fighting antisemitism, diversity is our strength
In fighting antisemitism, diversity is our strength Rabbi Ron Stern April 18, 2025 | 20 Nisan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE.
Courage, Humility and Perseverance: A Passover Message
Courage, Humility and Perseverance: A Passover Message Rabbi David Woznica April 11, 2025 | 13 Nisan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. In this moving and deeply relevant Passover sermon, Rabbi David Woznica explores the timeless wisdom of Rabbi Gamliel's teaching: that anyone who does [...]
Candles of Hope in Dark Times
Candles of Hope in Dark Times Rabbi Ron Stern April 4, 2025 | 6 Nisan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE.
The Surprising and Important Commandment of Memory
The Surprising and Important Commandment of MemoryRabbi David WoznicaMarch 21, 2025 | 21 Adar, 5785Your browser does not support the audio element."We are commanded to remember." This past Shabbat, Rabbi David Woznica brought us new insight into what it means to engage with our memories; highlighting why it is [...]
What are Jewish Values
What are Jewish Values Rabbi Ron Stern March 7, 2025 | 7 Adar, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. This past Shabbat, Rabbi Ron Stern explored the significance, meaning, and origin of “Jewish values”. What are Jewish values, from where are they sourced, how are they [...]
Be Here
Be Here Rabbi Josh Knobel February 21, 2025 | 23 Sh'vat, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. “Where should we be right now? Where are our actions and our choices going to matter most?” This past Shabbat, Rabbi Josh Knobel reminded us not only of how [...]
The Underdogs: Facing the World with Love
The Underdogs: Facing the World with Love Rabbi Josh Knobel February 14, 2025 | 16 Sh'vat, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Rabbi Josh Knobel inspires us with true underdog stories—including that of the Israelites escape from Egypt—and in doing so, he emphasized that the key [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, February 14, 2025
Today, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. As a Jewish educator, I struggle with how to align our Jewish holidays with secular celebrations such as Halloween and Valentine’s Day. It is impossible to ignore, as every store is filled with hearts, candies and cards. Students often ask if they can [...]
Artist in Residence Danny Maseng’s Sermon in Song
Sermon in Song Artist in Residence Danny Maseng February 7, 2025 | 9 Sh'vat, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Sermon In Song. Songs include: Ein Od (by Danny Maseng) Gather Us (by Danny Maseng) Mr. Tambourine (by Bob Dylan, in Hebrew) Kedusha (by Michael Skloff) [...]
The Plague of Darkness
The Plague of Darkness Rabbi Josh Knobel January 31, 2025 | 2 Sh'vat, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. “There might be nothing worse than that feeling of loneliness.” This past Shabbat, Rabbi Josh Knobel explained why the ninth plague may not have been about [...]
Debbie’s Greatest Lesson
Debbie's Greatest Lesson Rabbi Sari Laufer January 24, 2025 | 24 Tevet, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE.
Healer of the Broken Hearted — Heal Our Broken Hearts
Healer of the Broken Hearted — Heal Our Broken Hearts Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback January 17, 2025 | 17 Tevet, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE.
A Meditation of Well Being in the Face of Tragedy
A Meditation of Well Being in the Face of Tragedy Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback January 10, 2025 | 10 Tevet, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE.
What Heroes Do
What Heroes DoRabbi Josh KnobelDecember 27, 2024 | 26 Kislev, 5785Your browser does not support the audio element.“If we want to write the story of our lives, then we have to find a way to grow.” Rabbi Josh Knobel explores—with the help of Judah, Joseph, and some classic Disney [...]
The Miraculous Story of the History of Light
The Miraculous Story of the History of Light Rabbi Ron Stern December 27, 2024 | 26 Kislev, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Rabbi Ron Stern takes us on a fascinating, uplifting, and inspiring journey through the significance of light from Genesis to today; celebrating Hanukkah [...]
The miracle of Hanukkah: Hope, Security, and Joy
The miracle of Hanukkah: Hope, Security, and Joy Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback December 20, 2024 | 19 Kislev, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. As Hanukkah approaches, after a year of difficulty for our People, many of us may feel unsure about where to display our Hanukkiyot. [...]
On Naming, Renaming, and Being Seen: VaYishlach 57850
On Naming, Renaming, and Being Seen VaYishlach 57850Rabbi Sari LauferDecember 13, 2024 | 12 Kislev, 5785Your browser does not support the audio element.In today’s world, we seem to hear the word “identity” almost nonstop. In this week’s Shabbat sermon, Rabbi Sari explores —through the lens of Jacob’s encounter with [...]
IsraAID – Israel’s Non-Governmental International Humanitarian Aid Organization
Global CEO of IsraAID, Yotam Polizer December 6, 2024 | 5 Kislev, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Guest speaker Yotam Polizer explains what is IsraAID and recounts some of its accomplishments around the world. Watch this week's video and all Shabbat sermons HERE. [...]
Giving Thanks in Desperate Times
Giving Thanks in Desperate Times Rabbi Josh Knobel November 29, 2024 | 28 Cheshvan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Rabbi Josh Knobel draws on inspiration from Jacob's encounters with the divine as a means of helping us see the power of gratitude and thankfulness, even [...]
The Bipartisan Fight Against Antisemitism and for Israel’s Secure Future
The Bipartisan Fight Against Antisemitism and for Israel’s Secure Future Scholar-in-Residence, Founder and CEO of Zioness Amanda Berman November 22, 2024 | 21 Cheshvan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. The Zioness Movement describes itself as proudly progressive and unapologetically Zionist. Zioness is dedicated to amplifying [...]
May the Force Be With You: Mindfulness Lessons from Darth Vader
May the Force Be With You: Mindfulness Lessons from Darth Vader Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Josh Feigelson November 8, 2024 | 7 Cheshvan, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to our special guest Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of The Institute of Jewish Spirituality, discuss mindfulness [...]
Kiss Joy As It Flies: Sukkot 5785
Between Justice and Mercy: Questions for the 10 Days of RepentanceRabbi Sari LauferOctober 18, 2024 | 16 Tishrei, 5785Your browser does not support the audio element.Why is Sukkot the only holiday on which we are explicitly commanded to be happy? Rabbi Sari offers not only an inspiring suggestion as [...]
Between Justice and Mercy: Questions for the 10 Days of Repentance
Between Justice and Mercy: Questions for the 10 Days of Repentance Rabbi Sari Laufer October 4, 2024 | 2 Tishrei, 5785 Your browser does not support the audio element. This past Shabbat, Rabbi Sari upheld one of the most important Jewish values that we have: the asking of questions. [...]
Intergenerational Forgiveness
Intergenerational Forgiveness Rabbi Ron Stern September 27, 2024 | 24 Elul, 5784 Your browser does not support the audio element. How do we transition from the pain of this year to hope for the next? For the Jewish people, the trauma of this past year has been relentless—with [...]