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When Fire Unites Us
Kol Nidrei 5786, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, October 2025
Drawing on Torah teachings and personal reflection, I explore how moments of challenge, vulnerability, and transformation – our "fires" – bring us together, deepen relationships, and strengthen the bonds of Jewish community.
Does My Robe Fit?
HUC-JIR Senior Sermon, March 2025
I invite listeners to think about the balance between meeting the expectations of others and remaining true to ourselves. In a room full of clergy students, I ask: “What happens if and when our priestly robes do not fit at first?”
Sermon starts at 50:05
Returning to Our Truest Selves
Kol Nidre 5785, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, September 2024
A meditation on teshuva (repentance) that invites us to confront our mistakes, heal inner wounds, and reconnect with our most authentic, compassionate selves.
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A Taste of the High Holy Days
This hands-on class invites students to taste holiday foods, explore Teshuva, and reflect on the past year.
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The Pursuit of Justice
This class helps children learn the meaning of tzedek and how Jewish values call us to build a more just world.