Turn It Again: Torah Wisdom for Today – Vayishlach

In Pirkei Avot, a book of maxims in the Mishnah, an ancient rabbi, Ben Bag-Bag said about Torah study, “Hafokh bah, va’Hafokh vah, d’khola bah.” Turn it over and over, for everything is in it. For two thousand years, that’s what Jews have done. Here is another turning.

Turn It Again: Torah Wisdom for Today – Vayeitze

In Pirkei Avot, a book of maxims in the Mishnah, an ancient rabbi, Ben Bag-Bag said about Torah study, “Hafokh bah, va’Hafokh vah, d’khola bah.” Turn it over and over, for everything is in it. For two thousand years, that’s what Jews have done. Here is another turning.

Turn It Again: Torah Wisdom for Today – Toldot

In Pirkei Avot, a book of maxims in the Mishnah, an ancient rabbi, Ben Bag-Bag said about Torah study, “Hafokh bah, va’Hafokh vah, d’khola bah.” Turn it over and over, for everything is in it. For two thousand years, that’s what Jews have done. Here is another turning.

The Rituals of Aggression: Reflections on Amsterdam, War, and Civil Unrest

Benji Jefferson was big, 6’9” to be exact, and over 300 pounds. He was an offensive lineman on the Huguenots, my high school football team, and we all knew his skills on the field would take him far. Although he never became an all-star or even a top-ranked player, he did make it into the NFL, playing for the Cleveland Browns for a year, as well as a few other teams. I think his professional career lasted six years or so.

Special Election Day Edition

Abram and Sarai (before their names are changed to Abraham and Sarah) are on a road trip, one initiated by God’s powerful command to lekh lekha. Go forth! Go to yourself! Go for yourself! But go, get out. Leave where you have been, because I have something to show you, a place I want to give you, a promised land.

Rabbi Kosak Yom Kippur 5785 Sermons

In Pirkei Avot, a book of maxims in the Mishnah, an ancient rabbi, Ben Bag-Bag said about Torah study, “Hafokh bah, va’Hafokh vah, d’khola bah.” Turn it over and over, for everything is in it. For two thousand years, that’s what Jews have done. Here is another turning.

Rabbi Kosak Rosh Hashanah 5785 Sermons

In Pirkei Avot, a book of maxims in the Mishnah, an ancient rabbi, Ben Bag-Bag said about Torah study, “Hafokh bah, va’Hafokh vah, d’khola bah.” Turn it over and over, for everything is in it. For two thousand years, that’s what Jews have done. Here is another turning.