Parrashat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim: Rabbi Adam Ruditsky
Rabbi Ruditsky addresses multiple themes in this week’s parashat, starting with the concept of separation between the Holy and the secular.
Parashat Acharei Mot: Rabbi Chaim Ovadia
Rabbi Ovadia addresses the key themes of the weekly parashah, which covers the importance of following God’s commandments.
Rabbi Cynthia Minster
Temple Israel announces their installation of Rabbi Minster on May 19-20.
Rabbi Adam Ruditsky: Shabbat Mevarchim: Food for Thought
Rabbi Ruditsky tackles the challenging problem of why some foods are not kosher, while others are, yet the distinction, as we understand the science of diet today, is not necessarily conducive to good physical health. He addresses it from a fascinating and unique perspective: entitlement; namely, humanity tends to feel a sense of entitlement to whatever they want, yet we are not entitled.
Announcement: Rabbi Rachel Axelrad has completed a Certificate in Aging and Palliative Care
Announcement: Rabbi Rachel Axelrad has completed a Certificate in Aging and Palliative Care for Interfaith Clergy from Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University.
Cantors Trio: Dayenu (Passover Song)
Dayenu with Cantor Ali Schwartz and others: A little fun for your Passover table!
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z/l: Pesach – Turning Curses into Blessings
“The worse things get, the stronger we become. Jews are the people who not only survive but thrive in adversity.” This capacity to turn weakness into strength has its origin in the event when Jacob wrestled with the angel and became Israel.
Rabbi Cantor Eva Robbins: Spiritual Preparation for Passover
For those who missed Rabbi Robbins’ email on “Spiritual Preparation for Passover”, please follow the link below to read this beautiful article
Rabbi Adam Ruditsky: Parashah Tzav – The Reward of Participation
The parashah continues the discussion of the 5 basic sacrifices. However, the focus in this parashah is on the manner in which the offering is made; every step in the process must be correct. The objective is for us to become holy by engaging in partnership with God.
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: Do Not Eat Life!
Parashat Tzav covers details on the prohibition against consuming blood, which is equivalent to life. He quotes Arbarbanel, stating that “eating blood is a show of contempt for the animal’s life.” Kook states that in a perfect world, everyone would be vegetarian, but the world is not perfect. The prohibition against the blood requires us to acknowledge the living animal with respect.