Shabbat Sermons
Jewish Insights into Mourning and Loss
Jewish Insights into Mourning and Loss Rabbi David Woznica As we prepared to mark Tisha B'Av this weekend, our Rabbi David Woznica used his Shabbat sermon to speak about how Judaism approaches mourning, both the personal and the communal. Our tradition, Rabbi Woznica teaches, is filled with love [...]
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Reflections for the Days of Av
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Reflections for the Days of Av Rabbi Sari Laufer In her Friday Shabbat sermon on Rosh Chodesh Av, our Rabbi Sari Laufer teaches us a lesson she learned while reading to our Wise Readers to Leaders. The resolution needed to accept the uncertainty of struggling [...]
The Source of Love and Compassion
The Source of Love and Compassion Rabbi Josh Knobel Parashat Pinchas features the anointing of Joshua as Moses's successor as Israelites prepare to enter the Land of Israel. Before Moses can proceed, though, he and the other Israelite leaders must reckon with those not counted in their census [...]
Eli Beer of United Hatzalah of Israel speaks to Stephen Wise Temple about aid for Ukrainian refugees
Eli Beer of United Hatzalah of Israel speaks to Stephen Wise Temple about aid for Ukrainian refugees With intro by Rabbi Josh Knobel July 15, 2022 | 16 Tammuz, 5782 Your browser does not support the audio element.
Optimism vs. Hopefulness: An Important Distinction
Optimism vs. Hopefulness: An Important Distinction. Rabbi Ron Stern "Who do you think sent the boat, the helicopter, and the Coast Guard?" It's the punchline of a well-worn joke, often aimed at those whose faith is so dogmatic that it blinds them to all but the most awesome displays [...]