Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.
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Bringing weekly Jewish insights into your life. Join Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz, Rabbi Michelle Robinson and Rav-Hazzan Aliza Berger of Temple Emanuel in Newton, MA as they share modern ancient wisdom.
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On The Bimah (formerly known as Theatre Schmooze) is a monthly podcast where we chat with Jewish theatre makers from around the world about their art, Judaism, and vision for theater’s future. Hosted by Danielle Levsky, On The Bimah features one-on-one conversations with artists that will illuminate the heart, soul, and diversity of contemporary Jewish theatre. On The Bimah is an Alliance for Jewish Theatre program, produced by Danny Debner and Danielle Levsky. Our theme music is by Ilya Lev ...
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Podcast ini adalah rangkuman apa yang saya pelajari sehari-hari.
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bimabroadcaster communication and sharing, motivation, nice moment, song, poem Etc
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ברוכים הבאים Bienvenidos a Bimah Digital.
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Bima Leap Insurance Broker is fully committed to provide you with first in class general insurance solutions that are fully compliant with IRDAI guidelines. We aim to protect all of our customers with their insurance needs. All insurance products provide customers with state-of-the art solutions, and come with the in-house support of a dedicated & professional team and insurers who are there for you ALWAYS.
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Insurance penetration in Kenya is quite low compared to the global benchmark. The same can be reported about Insurance distribution as well. In this podcast we seek to educate and empower Kenyans all over the world on the various Insurance brackets and key stake holders. This shall ensure we have an informed population and thus better the insurance uptake, thus reducing the cost of the same.
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Riba oh Riba oleh Ust. H. Imamul Arifin Lc. M. H. I Riba ini sering di dengar oleh kita, kalau jarang berarti ga pernah datang pengajian, memang kalau urusan riba ini tidak sering di dengar karena berbagai masalah misal : karena takut, karena tidak nyaman dengan tetangga, atau karena sendirinya juga terkena riba. intinya riba itu utang piutang, yang mana jika kita menghutangi seseorang kita mendapatkan keuntungan dari utang tersebut. Dalam riba ini terdapat banyak sekali mudaratnya dan juga ...
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Rabbi Daniel Kalish, Community Builder and Shaper of Souls
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45:10From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Daniel Kalisch, the Menahel of the Mesivta of Waterbury. Rabbi Kalish delves into the themes of community legacy, the impact of his father's dedication to Torah, and the importance of connection both within the community and in persona…
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Shabbat Sermon: Sing Your Song with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger
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16:16In 1992, then 25-year-old Sinéad O'Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live. She was a budding international musical superstar with two chart-topping records to her name. And, unbeknownst to producers, she had decided to use her platform to protest rampant child abuse in the Catholic Church. At the end of her performance, she stared straight into the…
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Talmud Class: Joy and Sorry in Megillat Esther - Is There Room for Both?
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48:56Often music reflects the mood of the time we are in. That is the case with Megillat Esther – but in a surprising way. While we are chanting in a joyous musical mode, reflected in the trope of Purim, we suddenly hear two mournful tunes at several points during the Megillah reading. There are six verses that we sing to this mournful trope, the trope …
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"Between Two Worlds" (Season 4, Episode 7) welcomes Nancy Gaddy, a performer whose career spans from national theater tours to klezmer music stages. Known for her character "Mrs. Schmaltz" and her latest production "Beyond the Borscht Belt," Gaddy celebrates the evolution of Jewish performance traditions in America. In this conversation, Gaddy shar…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. In this week’s episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide sit down with Rabbi Doron Perez—a dedicated father, compassionate leader, and a unifying force for our Jewish community. Known for his steadfast role as executive chairman of the Mizrahi World Movement, Rabbi Doron opens his heart a…
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Has this ever happened to you? One frigid morning, I grab my warmest jacket. I reach down to zip the zipper and it won’t budge. I pull. I push. I take it apart. I put it back. I pull again. I’m late. I’m from California – I need this coat to zip. Now there are probably more rational things to have done, but I do not do them. I pull with all my stre…
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I was out having a coffee last week with a friend. In our musings about the vagaries of life, the phrase, “If only” come up in conversation. How would our lives be different “if only?” Would they be better? Worse? If only we had done this and not that, or NOT done this or that? Our micro and macro decisions effect not only the trajectory of our liv…
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Ben Shapiro and His Dad on War, Peace, Music, and Everything In Between
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45:42From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima! This week, prepare for a powerful father-and-son duo who’ve made an indelible mark on both the Jewish community and the broader cultural landscape. Join Rabbi Efrem Goldberg as he sits down with the one and only Ben Shapiro and his father, David Shapiro, in an intimate, heartfelt conversation that …
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Shabbat Sermon: Argentinian Jewish Music and the Forgotten Figure of the Temple Days - Asaph with Cantor Elias Rosemberg
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16:46February 8, 2025
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What is the greatest miracle in Jewish history? Many would answer it is the one we read about this Shabbat – the splitting of the sea. Rarely, though, do we stop to notice another, perhaps equally astounding, miracle that happened when our ancestors reached the shore – they all broke out into song together. How did this happen? What did it look lik…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Rabbi Chaim Wolfson, Co-Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Hahesder Yerucham. Rabbi Wolfson shares the brave and emotional journey of his yeshiva over the past year and a half, focusing on the sacrifices made by students on the …
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There is a fascinating paradox at the core of human experience: we know what is required to live healthy, happy lives and yet, we often make choices that directly contradict our own well-being. This is well-documented. For example, the consequences of smoking cigarettes have been studied intensively, and the results of those studies have been widel…
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Shabbat Sermon: Upon 3 Pillars The Teen’s World Stands with Rabbinic Intern Aaron Berc
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7:45Shimon The Righteous would say that the world stands upon three things: upon Torah, upon Avodah - the Temple Service, and upon G’milut Hasadim - acts of loving kindness. Since I am finishing my fifth month working with the teen community here at Temple Emanuel I thought that I would humbly reflect upon three stories that illustrate these three pill…
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Reshaping Clay: Aviva Pearl Creation and Jael Scott - Season 4, Episode 6
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32:51"Reshaping Clay" (Season 4, Episode 6) brings to the Bimah Aviva Pearl Creation and Jael Scott, the creative forces behind "Clay Mommy," a new play that reimagines the golem myth through a trans lens. Based in NYC, this writer-director duo discusses their production, where traditional Jewish storytelling meets contemporary trans narratives. In this…
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Talmud Class: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's "Have Mercy" Speech
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41:20If you have not already done so, please take a couple of moments to watch this clip of the most famous part of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon at a prayer service this past Tuesday, the day after the inauguration, at the Washington National Cathedral. In class we will watch this clip together before our study and conversation. Here are some que…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Yaakov Klein, a respected author, musician, and lecturer. Recognized for his dedication to sharing the inner light of Torah and Chassidic wisdom, Rabbi Klein discusses his journey and the transformative power of spiritual growth. He de…
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Shabbat Sermon: A Lens for Understanding the Ceasefire and Hostage Deal: The Power of "And" with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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40:18For 469 days, ever since October 7, every morning, and every evening, at our daily minyan, we pray for the IDF, that God should guard and protect Israel’s courageous and heroic soldiers. We pray that God return our hostages safely to their families. We say Mourner’s Kaddish as a community, as part of am Yisrael, for Israel’s fallen soldiers. Occasi…
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Talmud Class: In All of Egypt, Why Were There Only Two People to Stand Up to the Pharaoh?
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40:18This week we begin the Exodus story which offers humanity a one-two punch.First, a cruel new Pharaoh who demonizes a vulnerable and marginalized minority and commands “all his people, saying: Every boy that is born you shall throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.” Exodus 1-22. In other words, baby-killing is state policy. Infanticide is the …
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Rabbi David Aaron is a renowned spiritual educator, author, and speaker dedicated to sharing profound Torah wisdom. He is the founder and dean of Isralight, an international organization committed to inspiring a renaissance in Jewish life. Additionally, Rabbi Aaron serves as the Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta, a dynamic yeshiva located in the Old City of J…
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Shabbat Sermon: May the Memory of Our House Be for a Blessing with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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20:21There is a new form of loss in the world, and it is spreading like wildfire. We know what it is like to lose a person we love. Our mother dies. Our father dies. Our grandparent or sibling or friend dies. There is a Hebrew word for that, and it comes from the Joseph story. After the brothers sold Joseph into slavery, older brother Reuben observes ha…
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How is it with your soul?In her book on evangelical Christianity, Circle of Hope, Eliza Griswold shares the centrality of that question in helping people understand one another. How is it with your soul?Do I wake up angry and aggrieved, and spend my energy honking the horn, sending flaming emails, taking offense, looking for a fight?Do I wake up fe…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, Founder and President of the National Association of Chevra Kadisha and Director of the Chevra Kadisha of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens. Rabbi Zohn discusses the challenges and responsibilities of his role and explains wh…
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Shabbat Sermon: Happy New Year? with Rabbi Michelle Robinson
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17:06January 4, 2025
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Talmud Class: It's Not What Happens, it's the Story We Tell
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34:35Earlier in the year, Taffy Brodesser-Akner wrote about her father's friend who was kidnapped at knife-point 50 years ago. It was a powerful piece--both for the thoughtful discussion of this original trauma and its impact on her and on her family friend. But the real story wasn't the kidnapping, nor the way the kidnapping re-ignited memories of her …
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Shabbat Sermon: Living Legacy - It's Complicated with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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21:35One of the most magnetic moments drawing us to shul is the observance of a yahrtzeit, the anniversary of our loved one’s passing, which offers us a precious opportunity to show up again for our beloved departed, to say a few words about them, and to recite Kaddish in their memory. Ordinary people who do not show up at shul all that much the rest of…
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Shabbat Sermon: No Finish Line with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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18:28I have a thought experiment for you. In honor of Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday night, find a photograph of you lighting Hanukkah candles with your family from 25 years ago. Take a good long look at that old photo. How does it make you feel? For many of us, it can be complicated.On the one hand, there is a certain wistful beauty to it. Our childr…
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Talmud Class: The All-Powerful Recency Bias - What Have You Done For Me Lately?
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23:21Immediately ahead are seven years of great abundance in all the land of Egypt. After them will come seven years of famine, and all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. (Genesis 41: 29-30)Truer words were never spoken. Joseph’s interpretation of how lean years swallow up fat years, how bad times swallow up good times, how seventy ye…
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Shabbat Sermon: This Is No Time For Zealots with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger
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17:24The volume of outrage in our world has hit a crescendo. All the time I hear questions like, “how can you bear to be around someone who voted like that?!” or “how can you stand working with people who are so anti-Zionist or who are so pro-Israel?” As if people who do not rage against those they disagree with are somehow condoning or supporting evil …
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Talmud Class: What Can We Do About the Ugliness and Hate Revealed by the Cheering of a Man's Murder?
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41:28The murder last week of CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of New York in broad daylight inspired large-scale celebration. The article from the Times and social media posts show delight in his murder; the celebration of his murderer as a hero.What is wrong with us? How could thousands of Americans celebrate murder? There is an ugliness and hate in o…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Rabbi Philip Moskowitz and Rabbi Josh Broide are joined by Danny Limor, a legendary Mossad operative. They delve into Danny's exceptional career, exploring his diverse missions, such as bringing Ethiopian Jews to Israel and undercover operations in host…
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Shabbat Sermon: Not Giving Up On with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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41:16On a Tuesday in late October, 2022, Jared Goff, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, was summoned to a meeting in the office of his coach Dan Campbell. The summons gave Jared Goff a pit in his stomach. He figured he was going to be benched or released—fired. Some version of bad news felt inevitable. Goff had begun his career with the Los Angeles Ra…
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Talmud Class: What is a Good Prayer for an Anxious Time?
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41:16Is everything going to be okay? We live with that question every day.Is everything going to be okay with Israel? December 7, marks 14 months of war, and the situation is still murky, unresolved and painful for all. This week when he was in dialogue with Michelle, Donniel Hartman was real, and real was not upbeat.Is everything going to be okay with …
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Shabbat Sermon: Who Will You Be? with Rabbi Michelle Robinson
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14:55Listen to a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend sermon with Rabbi Michelle Robinson
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We Have To Find Laughter Right Now: Andrew Davies - Season 4, Episode 5
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30:18"We Have To Find Laughter Right Now: Andrew Davies" (Season 4, Episode 5), the newest episode of our season, dropped Wednesday, November 28. We called to the Bimah Andrew Davies, co-founder of The Bible Players, who is based in Philadelphia. Andrew shared his approach to Jewish education through comedy, introducing listeners to "Mitzprov" - a blend…
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Shabbat Sermon: The Healing of the Gila Monster with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger
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12:16Last week, I came across a fascinating article in the New York Times Magazine. Kim Tingley, in her article “‘Nature’s Swiss Army Knife’: What can we Learn from Venom ?” writes about the incredible potential of highly toxic reptile and insect venom to provide pharmaceutical miracles. It turns out that reptile and inspect venom contains hundreds, eve…
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Dear friends,There is a fascinating paradox in our Torah reading this week.On the one hand, we've spent these last weeks reading about the trials and tribulations of our ancestors. In our Talmud class, we've discussed how loss, trauma, and pain shape their lives. We've seen how they suffer from dislocation, dashed hopes, and painful interpersonal d…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, this is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Rabbi Judah Mischel, a passionate advocate for unity and resilience within the Jewish community. Rav Judah is Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is the Mashpiah of OU-NCSY, founder of Tzama Nafshi an…
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What does Naftali Herstik, a pre-eminent cantor at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem for 30 years, have in common with Bobby Allison, who was one of the greatest race car drivers in American history, who won 85 NASCAR races over 30 years? One is an all-time great cantor. The other is an all-time great race car driver. They both recently passed away.…
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Talmud Class: Hagar and Sarah - What Does Our Pain Do to Us?
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39:56We are plumb in the middle of two of the hardest stories in the Torah. Genesis 16:1-16 tells of Sarai’s continued inability to get pregnant, which leads her to assign her servant Hagar (literally the stranger) to Abram so that she might conceive a child with Abram who would somehow be reckoned as Sarai’s child. When Abram and Hagar have relations, …
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Miriam Haber (Mother of Zecharia Hy’D, a Holy Soldier who Fell in Battle)
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49:38From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Miriam Haber to discuss the life and legacy of her son, Zecharia Haber, who was tragically killed fighting in Gaza. Miriam opens up about Zecharia’s remarkable life as a dedicated father, husband, scientist, and Torah scholar. Despite his ac…
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Shabbat Sermon: Holy Flying Fish with Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger
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14:38I have a friend who is a therapist. She tells the story that once, she had someone in her office who was really struggling. As he shared story after story of misfortune and sorrow, she found herself thinking, “oy, he really needs a therapist.” Then, the patient paused and asked her for her wisdom. “Oh no,” she thought, “I am that therapist.” I’ve n…
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Talmud Class: An Iconoclast, a Philosopher, or An Activist: Which Vision of Abraham Do We Need Now?
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35:38A consequential week, in America and in Israel. How can Torah help us become better versions of ourselves? How can Torah help us become better citizens here and better lovers and supporters of Israel? This week we begin the Abraham story.Why Abraham? Why did God pick him? We know that God picked him, but we have no idea as to why. In his essay A Pa…
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From Boca Raton, Florida, This is Behind the Bima. On this week's episode, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is joined by Yonasan Rosenblum, a renowned Jewish journalist and the director/spokesperson/founder of Jewish Media Resources. Known for his in-depth analysis and captivating storytelling, Yonasan Rosenblum explores the historical narratives that have sha…
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Shabbat Sermon: Our Ark and Our Arc with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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14:38On the morning of Kol Nidrei—Friday, October 11 to be exact—my colleagues and I were doing a Kabbalat Shabbat service with our youngest learners, our preschool children who range in age from 15 months to 5 years old. Yom Kippur was in the air. Kol Nidrei with all its solemnity, was in 9 hours. How to convey Kol Nidrei intensity to our youngest lear…
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Talmud Class: Lot is a Lot - What Do We Learn From the Life of Lot?
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35:38The biblical character Lot presents a unique challenge. He appears in three portions, Noach this week, Lekh L’kha next week, and Va-yera two weeks from now. He is a supporting actor in multiple chapters in Genesis: chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, and 19.And yet no one ever talks about him. We don’t mine his story. We avoid him.There is good reason why we …
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Shabbat Sermon: If Our Cup Feels Empty, Even When It Overflows with Guest Speaker Rabbi Ravid Tilles
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20:27The question always is, what’s next? And the answer is, let’s be together. What’s next? This is a question that weighs on me in every facet of my life. My son Avishai, who many of you know well after his many years at Hebrew school here and around at services, for a long time would have the same question for us when we first woke up. “What’s for di…
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Shabbat Sermon: Understanding the Death of Yahya Sinwar Through the Lens of Jewish Values with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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15:47How are we to understand the death of the leader of Hamas, and the mastermind and architect of October 7, Yahya Sinwar? Does his death mean that an end to the war, and the beginning of the day after, is closer? Or should Israel’s military continue the fight? What will Sinwar’s death mean for our hostages? These questions are hugely important and ab…
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Sukkot October 18, 2024
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When I was growing up, we spent a lot of time with my Grandpa Gene feeding the geese. My Mom kept a 50 lb. bag of birdseed in the car, and, even when Sir Grandfather, as he liked to be called, was not feeling well, we would drive to the pond, and he would sit and watch from the front seat as we tossed out birdseed to grateful honks. My grandfather …
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