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Rabbi Zuckerman: Where Do We Find God Today? (May 27, 2023)
On Shavuot, we celebrate the moment God spoke directly to us, delivering the first ten commandments. Was that the last time God communicated with us? Rabbi Zuckerman reveals how God, and those who are no longer with us, speak to us in modern times.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: A Stranger and a Citizen (October 30, 2021)
Thousands of years ago, Abraham carefully negotiated his involvement in his hosts’ society and his fidelity to his own traditions when he uttered the phrase, “I am a stranger and a citizen together with you.” This verse has inspired Jews throughout the generations, from Abraham through the early ...
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Time to Leave the Ark (October 9, 2021)
Life is meaningful when it is shared with others, when we are in relationship with others. Just as God told Noah, “get out of the ark,” it is time to venture outside, and it is time to remind others that when they are ready, it is safe to do so.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Don't Look Away (November 4, 2023)
Reflecting on his recent mission trip to Israel, which was both beautiful and heartbreaking, Rabbi Zuckerman reminds us that it is the responsibility of every Jewish person to not look away when our community is suffering, but rather attempt to put out the flames of a world on fire.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Pleasure of Walks With No Destination (October 22, 2022)
Enjoy this most recent sermon from Rabbi Zuckerman, which he shared live before PAS this past Shabbat.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Weight of History (December 3, 2022)
Jacob and Esau present us with two perspectives of time. We descend down from Jacob which means we play the "long game" when understanding the Jewish story.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Israelites and Rock & Roll (June 18, 2023)
What do the Israelites, who feared exploring the Promised Land, and Bruce Springsteen have in common? Rabbi Zuckerman elaborates on this surprising, yet legitimate, connection is his latest sermon.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Spiritual Alarm (September 9, 2023)
From Biblical times to Maimonides and Theodor Herzl, the Jewish people have always been called on to "wake up" and take action. In anticipation of the High Holidays and Days of Awe, Rabbi Zuckerman calls on us to reflect on our individual choices, so that we may effect change in the world around ...
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Rabbi Zuckerman: God’s Pre-Game Speech to the Israelites (January 8, 2022)
As the Israelites prepare for their journey into the wilderness, God’s first commandment to Moses and Aaron will both surprise and inspire you.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Judah and His Brothers – A Call to Service (December 11, 2021)
While the story of Joseph is a central narrative, Rabbi Zuckerman makes the case for the importance of Judah, a central character in the story. Plus, learn why we descend from the tribe of Judah.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Asserting Our Jewish Pride (February 25, 2023)
Rabbi Zuckerman provides wisdom on how to respond to antisemitism and prejudice in today’s world, using insights from the Torah and beyond.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Reflections on Israel (March 25, 2023)
Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on his trip to Israel.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Kashrut – a Path to Holiness (April 15, 2023)
Enjoy the latest sermon from Rabbi Zuckerman, in which he reflects on the resiliency of the Jewish people and commitment to tradition, even during the most challenging times.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Holiday About "Nothing" (October 15, 2022)
Enjoy this most recent sermon from Rabbi Zuckerman, which he shared live before PAS this past Shabbat.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: When the Impossible Becomes Possible (December 2, 2023)
David Ben-Gurion was well aware of the risks he took in founding the State of Israel, yet he pushed on despite his fears. Analogizing this with the Torah, Rabbi Zuckerman uses Jacob's extreme self-confidence to unlock the potential of the Jewish people of today, especially in the wake of October 7.
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Rabbi Zuckerman: The Preciousness of Our Lives (Yom Kippur 2022)
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Rabbi Zuckerman: Hearing the Call of Moses (Rosh Hashanah Day 2 2022)