On this Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Zuckerman reflected on the extraordinary resilience of the Jewish people—from the displaced persons camps of 1945, where life and learning were rebuilt out of devastation, to the challenges we face today after October 7. Through stories of survival, renewal, and his o...

From screen time to free throws, Rabbi Zuckerman explores why we resist positive change, even when we know it would serve us, and how Yom Kippur can inspire us to choose the path of courage and growth.

When God called the Israelites a "stiff-necked people," God was also providing a prophetic vision of Jewish resilience. Rabbi Zuckerman concludes that the impetus for building the golden calf is also what would become the most heroic virtue of the Jewish people.

How do we sing of liberation with broken hearts? Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on balancing the sadness from tragedies in our modern world with the joy that runs through the Passover holiday.

There is Jewish mysticism that manifests itself in physical articles, customs that are halakhic or personal ritual. As profound as they can be, Rabbi Zuckerman urges us to not only rely on these artifacts to channel spirituality, but for us to manifest our spiritual work through actions.

In this week’s sermon, Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on the courage of speaking out through the lens of our recent guest speaker, Montana Tucker, who chose to share their personal beliefs—despite the threat of digital retribution from her multimillions of followers. Drawing on themes of moral clarity ...

When hunted and voiceless, should one's fate be decided by chance, or destiny be seized? Reflecting on the sacred conversations that took place on Mount Sinai, along with modern history, Rabbi Zuckerman encourages us to take action rather than wait.

What happens when standing up costs more than staying quiet? In a time when voices are silenced by backlash, and truth is traded for comfort, Rabbi Zuckerman turns to Torah and today’s headlines to explore moral clarity, courage, and the high stakes of silence. This sermon calls us to speak — eve...

Can a legacy that begins in arrogance and rupture eventually lead to humility and healing? Rabbi Zuckerman looks to the Torah, history, and personal stories from the congregation for an important lesson: we're not defined by what we inherit, we're defined by what we do with it. Instead of running...

Through stories of Moses, David, and Herzl, Rabbi Zuckerman explores the sacred, beautiful, and heartbreaking task of working towards a legacy that may only come to fruition after you are gone. 

How do we face the monumental tasks asked of us during the High Holidays? Rabbi Zuckerman draws on wisdom from The Last Mile, a documentary about a record-breaking marathon runner, and this week's torah portion for an answer: not in a single dramatic leap forward, but a series of steps.

From this week's parashah about Abraham, the anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, and the upcoming mayoral election in NYC, Rabbi Zuckerman finds a common lesson: sometimes we have to go down to climb even higher and what seems like misfortune and betrayal can actually be providence...

Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on this week’s Torah portion following a visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, considering the paradoxical Jewish experience of being both a stranger and a resident in the places we call home.

With a hostage deal coming to fruition, a time of joy mixed with sorrow, Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on the miracle of Jewish survival and endurance.