Archives: Sermons
Shlach – Making Space for Difficult Narratives
There has to be space for deeper listening, for complexity, for discomfort, and for differing perspectives.
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Nasso – Facing the Past and Making Change
The events of this past week are shaking us awake and demanding teshuvah.
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Manny Wildmann – Ya’akov ben Chayim – Cemetery Eulogy
When Manny and Sylvia got married, Manny said to the Rabbi, “Make it short.” Those are good words to live by – but it is […]
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Vayakhel/Pekudei – Convening in Different Ways
I begin by saying I hope you are well – and if you are not, let us know so we can help. These are truly […]
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Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month I want to share with two moments of personal awakening. The first was in 2007. I had been […]
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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 […]
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Pastor Hurmon Hamilton addresses CBJ
Pastor Hurmon Hamilton from New Beginnings Community Church addresses Congregation Beth Jacob after the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
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