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October 09, 2017
I Missed Yom Kippur Services, But Glimpsed Immortality On My Computer
Stephanie foregoes traditional Yom Kippur services and ends up having a far more spiritual encounter than she could have imagined....
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September 28, 2017
Like Rabbi Heschel, We Must See Social Activism As A Goal Of Religion
It is part of our religious duties to remain involved and helpful in real world problems....
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As Rabbi Kook illustrated, there is always a way of exerting some sort of control, even when the world feels out-of-control....
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September 18, 2017
As In Politics, Rosh Hashanah Lets Us Chose To Renew Or Start Over
Both politics and life give us opportunities to work to improve from where we are or start over and build anew....
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September 14, 2017
When Granting Forgiveness Is Not Mandatory During The High Holidays
There is one exception to the requirement to grant forgiveness during the High Holy Days....
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September 13, 2017
Why I Focus My Sermons On Spirituality Even When World News Is Intense
Even when world news is intense, it's important to remember the higher wisdom that guides us....
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September 12, 2017
I Don’t Fast On Yom Kippur Because I Feel Like An Outsider In Judaism
Because I grew up in Soviet Russia without religion, Judaism never felt like it belonged to me....
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August 21, 2017
God Made The World Flawed. Every Day We Have The Chance To Repair It.
Creating a better world is an ongoing process that we can all take part in....
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August 15, 2017
Condemning Hate Is A Spiritual Must: A Rabbi’s Take On Charlottesville
Without the basic human right for safety, we can not obtain higher levels of spirituality and wisdom....
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