Shabbat Service Recordings: D’var Torah, August 18, 2018

Recording from Shabbat Services, August 18, 2018 D’var from Saturday, August 18, 2018 – Rabbi David Kosak     *If you would like to download the recording and listen later, right click on the link then click “Save as” and it will save onto your computer for later listening. Recorded and edited by Ed Kraus. Click here for an archive of past recordings

It is a Tree of Life to Them that Hold Fast to It

Yesterday, Laura and I went to pick up Daniela Meltzer’s car. She and the girls finally were able to join Adam in Colorado and begin their new life there. As part of unwinding their Portland life, we agreed to take over the last 2 years of her car’s lease. It is a Ford Focus all-electric vehicle, and will be Laura’s commuter vehicle to her job in Hillsboro.

The August Menorah

On Wednesday, I acquired the Chanukah menorah featured in the attached photograph. As everyone in my family lights a chanukiyah, we have quite the collection—especially since we always like to have some extra ones lying around for any guests. Yet this one already is one of my favorites. There are two main reasons for this. First, I like its simple organic tree-like shape. It possesses both a sense of whimsy and of elegance.

Shabbat Service Recordings: D’var Torah, July 21, 2018

Recording from Shabbat Services, July 21, 2018 D’var from Saturday, July 21, 2018 – Rabbi David Kosak   *If you would like to download the recording and listen later, right click on the link then click “Save as” and it will save onto your computer for later listening. Recorded and edited by Ed Kraus. Click here for an archive of past recordings

Feeling Israel

Emotion matters. It’s elemental really. If stars use fusion for their energy, humans use emotion. It activates us. It helps us overcome inertia, and that is essential whenever what you have now is not what you want in the future. Emotion energizes change.

Oasis Song: A Video Message from Israel

Shalom. I am presently on a rabbinic mission to Israel and will return on July 20th. During this journey I have been meeting with Palestinian and Israeli leaders as they deepen my own understanding of what home means to each population. Below is a video message I recorded for you from the Holy Land.