Rabbi Zuckerman: A Legacy of Hope (June 28, 2025)
Rabbi Zuckerman Sermons
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26m
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 from our past, we can use it as a moral anchor and a foundation of moral clarity, which is especially important when navigating a world that does not always seem morally clear.
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