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Jewish tradition teaches that each person, each soul is a worlds are gone. Eden Yerushalmi (24) was murdered in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. The IDF found her body, along with Hersh Goldberg-Polin (23), Ori Danino (25), Alex Lubnov (32), Carmel … Continue reading →

Here is the link to my sermon from Shabbat. To watch, click here and go to minute 40:30.

Here are some of my reflections upon my solidarity mission to Israel with the Zionist Rabbinic Council. Shabbat shalom. Am Yisrael Chai.

Here is a link to my sermon from Shabbat Vayigash. I hope you had a wonderful Shabbat.

Shabbat Vayishlach I was formally installed and shared blessings with my congregation. My teaching and response can be found here. This was the stunning ritual Rabbi Perlin crafted. You can watch the service here. The installation section begins around minute … Continue reading →

Here is my sermon from this Shabbat I which I cite the deep wisdom of Daniel Tiger. Unfortunately, there was an internet outage at the temple so a livestream link is not available and I’m sharing it while it is … Continue reading →

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.