These words from Israel's 1948 Declaration of Independence incorporate the highest aspirations of a newly constituted state in the midst of its becoming. They were not simply empty sentiments. In fact, there were fierce arguments over the meaning and intent of virtually every word.
These words from Israel's 1948 Declaration of Independence incorporate the highest aspirations of a newly constituted state in the midst of its becoming. They were not simply empty sentiments. In fact, there were fierce arguments over the meaning and intent of virtually every word.
We are happy to provide the inspirational and rich sermons given by our clergy during these High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah 5784 Sermons Rabbi Eve Posen’s RH Sermon (text) Rabbi Daniel Isaak’s RH Day 1 Sermon (text) Rabbi Daniel Isaak’s Day 2 Sermon (text) Yom Kippur 5784 Sermons Rabbi Daniel Isaak’s Kol Nidre Sermon (text) Rabbi David Kosak’s Yom Kippur Sermon (video and text) Rabbi Eve Posen’s Yom Kippur Sermon (text)
MY PHONE DOESN’T KNOW ME AND I HAVE QUESTIONS, TOO By Rabbi David Kosak *If the size of the video is incorrect, please click the box icon in the lower right corner of the video after you hit play to make it full screen. My phone and I are going through a breakup; it claims it doesn’t recognize me anymore. It all started on August 29th, the day Bell’s Palsy hit my face. ... Read More
How do we carry people with us? Like the Israelites carrying the Tabernacle through the wilderness, we have a history of looking for tangible ways to carry the intangible in our hearts. We carry people through their tallitot. Through their dining room table. Through stories of family vacations, weddings, retelling of old terrible jokes. And through names.
These words from Israel's 1948 Declaration of Independence incorporate the highest aspirations of a newly constituted state in the midst of its becoming. They were not simply empty sentiments. In fact, there were fierce arguments over the meaning and intent of virtually every word.
“Maybe the most important teaching is to lighten up and relax. It’s such a huge help in working with our crazy mixed up minds to remember that what we’re doing is unlocking a softness that is in us and letting it spread. We’re letting it blur the sharp corners of self-criticism and complaint."
