Cantor Elisa Waltzman: Hashkiveinu
Please listen to a beautiful rendition of Hashkiveinu by Cantor Elisa Waltzman
Cantor Tannoz Bahremand Foruzanfar sings Baraye Iran—For Iran, For Freedom
A tribute from Stephen Wise Temple for the people of Iran and all those seeking personal freedom
Cantor Rachel Goldman: Hashkiveinu
Cantor Rachel Goldman
Vaera: Spirits in a Material World – Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Moses initially refused to lead the people because he thought that they would not listen. However, the reason they did not listen was not because of him, but because their spirit was broken and the labor was harsh. Maimonides emphasized that the Torah has two goals: the well-being of the soul and the well-being of the body. Both are required.
Rabbi David Evan Markus and Rabbi Rachel Barenblat: Vaera
God makes 5 promises to the Israelites, but without asking anything in return. These came from divine grace; because an enslaved people couldn’t imagine freedom or social justice, so a liberated people would know their Source of Liberation to transcend human capacity.
Rabbi Mordecai Finley: Midrash on Torah Portion Shemot reading with Avivah Zornberg
Please check out this exciting teaching by Rabbi Mordecai Finley
Encounter or Epiphany – Your Choice By Rabbi Adam Ruditsky
Shemot, or the book of Exodus, begins “These are the names of the children of Israel,” or the children of Jacob who came out of Egypt, the opening words of parasha Shemot.
Rabbi Art Levine Dvar Torah Shemot January 9 2021
Under five-minute teaching regarding Exodus 4:1 (Torah Portion Shemot)
Rabbi Mordecai Finley: Vayigash – The Ghost of Rachel in the Nile Bar and Grill
Rabbi Finley has come to think that Joseph had trouble understanding other people, either because of his personality or trauma. His father Jacob has “checked out”, much like his grandfather Isaac had “checked out”. Perhaps Joseph was better off growing up in Egypt, rather than at home. He did well for himself in Egypt…
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: Inspired by Faith, We Can Change the World
Rabbi cites the Prophet Zechariah: ‘“Not by might nor by strength, but by My Spirit” says the Lord,’ in describing the remarkable achievement of the Maccabees.