Tel Aviv – From 1935 to the Present
By Rabbi Joshua Knobel “The masts on the roofs of the homes were then like the masts of Columbus’ ship, and every crow [...]
A Story of Help, A Story of Hope
A Story of Help, A Story of Hope by Rabbi Ron Stern Phil and Tamar Koosed had a crazy idea: he could use [...]
Parshat Vayikra – Embracing Ritual
By Cantor Emma Lutz This week, we begin our annual journey into the Book of the Leviticus with Parshat Vayikra. Fixed between [...]
Contentment Without Complacency
by Rabbi David Woznica Who is rich? Ben Zoma, a 2nd century sage, famously asks in Pirke Avot (Chapter 4). His answer, [...]
The Human Jew
by Rabbi Joshua Knobel This Shabbat, we honor our Temple’s founding generation by celebrating the namesake they selected for our cherished community–Rabbi Stephen [...]
Don’t Underestimate the Little Guy – Especially on Purim
by Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback Jackie Mason once quipped that Jews aren’t very intimidating physically. As Mason put it, “Let’s be honest, did you [...]
An Important Announcement About Campus Security
With the recent incidents of threats called into Jewish institutions across the country over the last several weeks, our thoughts and prayers are [...]
Generosity of the Heart, Fullness of the Soul
By Rabbi Ron Stern Riding up a chairlift, a friend shared an old joke poking fun at our all too human failures of [...]
A Prayer for Rain
By Cantor Emma Lutz Our beautiful Southern California home is known for its first-rate weather. I have to agree… My husband Adam and [...]
From Freedom to Freedom
by Rabbi David Woznica If you are following the Torah reading these weeks are particularly exciting. Last week the Israelites encounter the Red [...]