Mishkan Blog
Puss In Boots, Patriarchs, and Purpose
At our Saturday Morning Shabbat service on January 7th, Rabbi Lizzi addressed the themes of suffering and redemption in Parsahat Vayechi, as well as in the greatest masterpiece in modern cinema — Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. You can also listen to this sermon on the...
Not By Might!
At our December 16th service, Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash on the endless debate over the true meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish story’s cycle of violence and victimhood, and the coming AI apocalypse. You can hear this sermon on the latest Contact Chai Podcast. If you...
This Hanukkah, Shine Your True Light
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 Podcast. If you have been inspired this year by the songs, sermons, and...
We Are A Constellation: Creating Light Together In A Dark World
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 for inspiration on how to create a little warmth and light in a world. You can listen to this...
Breaking the Silence
At our November 11th, 2022 Friday Night Shabbat service, Mishkan Builder and Breaking the Silence member Jacob Portman shared about his experiences in the Israel Defense Forces. Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran soldiers who have served in the Israeli...
Combatting Antisemitism With A Flood of Pride, Joy, And Love
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 Shabbat service. You can listen to the service, which includes songs by...