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The Next Chapter at Maggie’s Place: JUF Mental Health Initiative Award

The Next Chapter at Maggie’s Place: JUF Mental Health Initiative Award

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Jan 27, 2023 | Mishkanite, News, Rabbinic | 0 comments

Six years ago when we created Maggie’s Place, we knew that offering a mental and emotional wellness center housed inside of our spiritual community was a revolutionary and necessary step […]

This Hanukkah, Shine Your True Light

This Hanukkah, Shine Your True Light

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Dec 21, 2022 | Rabbinic, Sermons | 0 comments

At our December 17th Saturday Morning Shabbat, Rabbi Steven delivered an inspiring sermon on the inclusive universality of the hanukkiah. You can hear this sermon on the latest Contact Chai […]

We Are A Constellation: Creating Light Together In A Dark World

We Are A Constellation: Creating Light Together In A Dark World

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Nov 21, 2022 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons | 0 comments

After weeks of antisemitic tirades in the news, the world seems especially dark and cold right now. At our virtual service on November 18th, Rabbi Steven looked to the stars […]

Combatting Antisemitism With A Flood of Pride, Joy, And Love

Combatting Antisemitism With A Flood of Pride, Joy, And Love

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Oct 31, 2022 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons | 0 comments

In response to antisemitism in the news, R’Steven Philp delivered the following sermon encouraging us to push back by being proudly, joyously Jewish, at our October 28th, 2022 Friday Night […]

We Are Not Broken

We Are Not Broken

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Sep 28, 2022 | Rabbinic, Sermons | 1 comment

At Mishkan’s 5783 Rosh Hashanah service, Rabbi Steven delivered a moving and deeply personal sermon reflecting on his recent divorce. If you would like to attend Kol Nidre and Yom […]

Turn The Page And Rewrite Your Story

Turn The Page And Rewrite Your Story

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Sep 14, 2022 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons | 0 comments

The following drash was delivered at the Saturday Morning Shabbat service at Second Unitarian on September 9th, 2022. You can also listen to the sermon on Contact Chai. This piece […]

Despair Is Not A Strategy

Despair Is Not A Strategy

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Jul 8, 2022 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons | 0 comments

Following the mass shooting in Highland Park on July 4th, R’Steven delivered a drash entitled “Despair Is Not A Strategy” at our service on July 8th. In seasons of sorrow, […]

We Will Not Go Back: Our Dignity Is Not Up For Debate

We Will Not Go Back: Our Dignity Is Not Up For Debate

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Jun 28, 2022 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

On June 24th, 2022, shortly before the final Shabbat of Pride Month, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In a concurring opinion, Justice Thomas plainly stated his desire to […]

Has Judaism Always Been Gay? Three Queer Jewish Stories

Has Judaism Always Been Gay? Three Queer Jewish Stories

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Jun 11, 2022 | Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

In honor of Pride Month, this drash was originally delivered at the Friday Night Shabbat service on June 10th. Entitled “Judaism Is Kinda Gay,” Rabbi Steven shares three queer Jewish […]

“Don’t Say Gay” And The Hate That Hides Our True Inheritance

“Don’t Say Gay” And The Hate That Hides Our True Inheritance

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Mar 30, 2022 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 1 comment

In the wake of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s threats against trans children and their families, Rabbi Steven delivers a passionate drash connecting the oppression […]

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