Archives: From the Rabbi’s Desk
Eulogy for Cantor Hans Cohn
Torah, Worship and Deeds of Kindness – Lessons from the Sages sum up the extraordinary life of our beloved Hans Cohn
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Ekev – Lessons in the Life of a Pioneer
Sometimes worlds converge in interesting ways. My wife, who I always root for, and the Boston Red Sox, who I sometimes root for, and the […]
Read Ha’azinu—Feeling Judaism
We need to feel our Judaism in our kishkes. It needs to be such a part of us that it is our essence.
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Va’etchanan – Why Religion Matters
People see us acting on Jewish values, and it has the potential to touch them, and change them.
Read Korach – Lessons in Conflict and Leadership
Korach, Moses’ cousin challenges Moses and Aaron’s leadership.
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Shlach Lecha – Seeing What Might Be
Joshua and Caleb, and Shimon Peres teach us to see the world in terms of its potential.
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Being Our Best Selves – Reflections on sabbatical
I am so grateful for this community affording me the opportunity to get away.
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Yom Kippur – Planting Seeds
We need to plant seeds of human connection, teaching tolerance and mutual understanding.
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