Author Archives: rabbisteinman

Here is my sermon from last night about parashat Chayei Sarah.

My sermon from Shabbat Bereshit 5784. Citations didn’t copy over. Here is the version with citations. This week has been one of profound questions, how could this happen? What happened? Why now? When will the hostages be freed? Why? Many … Continue reading →

I sent this email to my congregation: Dearest Chaverim, Our congregation does not normally communicate on Shabbat. This is not a normal moment.  On Shabbat and a festival day on our Jewish calendar and on the 50th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

On Yom Kippur morning I spoke about the two crises facing Israel. You can read it here. This is the list of Israel resources mentioned in the sermon.

Here is the link to my Rosh Hashanah sermon on unlearning. You can watch the video here.

Memory is a funny thing. It was just days ago, with thanks to some keen savers, I put your grandchild in a sweater you made. As with every garment of clothing this child wears, it was perfect. The yarn was … Continue reading →

Here is my Kol Nidre sermon.

Here is the text of my Erev Rosh Hashanah drash, Generous Hearts. Video to hopefully be included later.

This was my Shabbat sermon for Parashat Va-etchanan, Shabbat Nachamu, delivered at Temple Beth Shalom, Austin, TX. On my summer vacation, I slept with shoes by the bed. As a former Californian, the land of earthquakes, this is nothing new … Continue reading →

Something felt heavy on my heart all day. It took me awhile to realize why. Tonight begins the final day of Passover and tomorrow is the Yizkor service, so tonight in addition to the holiday candles, I will light a … Continue reading →