A Jew at Christmas
by Rabbi David Woznica This is among my favorite times of the year. I enjoy Christmas songs from Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, [...]
Holy Fire by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback
We're proud that the Jewish Journal has reprinted Rabbi Yoshi's message "Holy Fire" in response to the Skirball Fire and events of last [...]
The Flames of Hanukkah and the Flames that Surround Us
by Rabbi Ron Stern California is on fire! Our air is filled with smoke and ash, our pools have become black swamps, our [...]
Holy Fire
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback Sometimes in the midst of destruction, there is holiness. Sometimes in the smoke and ashes, there is kindness, love, [...]
Sharing Our Stories
by Cantor Emma Lutz Every year at this time, we have the opportunity to re-read the stories of our ancestors in the [...]
Thanksgiving: From the Pilgrims to Us
by Rabbi David Woznica The Pilgrims, whom we acknowledge as the precursors to Thanksgiving, crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower in 1620. They [...]
Our “Honored” Dead
by Rabbi Josh Knobel Each year, Israelis remember the price of their independence and security by sharing the stories of those who died [...]
Giving a Voice to Our Silent Heroes
Giving a Voice to Our Silent Heroes By Rabbi Ron Stern In the familiar story of Isaac’s near-sacrifice at the hands of Abraham, [...]
The Power of Welcoming
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback It was a hot day. Abraham was sitting outside of his tent. He noticed three men passing by. He [...]
Calling for Stories from Our Veterans
By Rabbi Joshua Knobel Click here if you are a veteran of our armed forces Jewish tradition teaches that when the Israelites prepared [...]