The Necessity of Moral Imagination: Reflections on Tisha B’Av
The picture above is me with Israeli educator, Alex Sinclair. For more than two decades, he’s worn a kippah that bears both an Israeli and Palestinian flag. With it, he’s […]
Arguing For The Sake Of Heaven — My Trip To Israel And The West Bank
Rabbi Lizzi in the West Bank town of Umm Al Kheir with Zach Witus of New Israel Fund, Rabbi Amichai Lau Lavie of Lab/Shul, and beloved Zohar teacher Dr. Melila […]
On Juneteenth And Bold Moses
This sermon was delivered at our service on June 20th, 2026. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** A […]
Progress Is Not Inevitable — It Is Promised
This drash was delivered at our service on June 12th, 2026. You can listen to this sermon on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on YouTube. **** My generation was […]
When The South Side Rabbi Met The South Side Pope
Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann of Mishkan Chicago with Pope Leo XIV on May 28th, 2026. (Photo credit: Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media) **** It really happened — I met the pope. Last […]
We Can’t Ignore The Story Behind The Story
This sermon was delivered at our service on May 2nd, 2026. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** I […]
Possibility Is Enough
This sermon was delivered at our service on March 27th, 2026. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** There […]
Restoring Our Souls, Reclaiming Our Dignity
This sermon was delivered at our Saturday Morning Shabbat service on March 7th, 2026. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on our YouTube […]
Of Gold and God
This sermon was delivered at our service on February 21st, 2026. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast (are you subscribed?) or watch it on our YouTube […]
To See Sacred Potential
This sermon as delivered at our service on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. You can listen this drash on Contact Chai podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** Every […]
