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Be A Neighbor, Not A Tourist

Be A Neighbor, Not A Tourist

by Rabbi Steven Philp | May 17, 2023 | News, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

Last week, Rabbi Steven and Rabbi Lizzi attended Mayor-Elect Johnson’s Interfaith Breakfast with hundreds of faith leaders from around the City. There was an atmosphere of excitement and optimism as […]

“…The verses in this parsha let me down.” — Parashat Emor and Disability Justice

“…The verses in this parsha let me down.” — Parashat Emor and Disability Justice

by Rabbi Deena Cowans | May 8, 2023 | Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

At our May 6th Saturday Morning Shabbat service, Rabbi Deena reflected on the difficult verses in Parashat Emor which ban people with certain physical disabilities from serving as priests. In […]

Prayer for North American Jews on the 75th Anniversary of Israel’s Founding

Prayer for North American Jews on the 75th Anniversary of Israel’s Founding

by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen | Apr 26, 2023 | Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

As we approach Israel’s 75th birthday while Israelis and Palestinians on the ground continue to struggle to preserve and create a full democracy, we offer this prayer by Rabbi Ayelet […]

Standing Together For True Democracy In Israel

Standing Together For True Democracy In Israel

by Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann | Mar 16, 2023 | News, Rabbinic, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

Standing Together organizers protest for “Minimum 40,” a minimum wage campaign in Israel. **** I don’t write or say much about what’s happening in Israel because frankly, there’s plenty of […]

From Haman To Huwara

From Haman To Huwara

by Rabbi Deena Cowans | Mar 6, 2023 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 1 comment

The Shabbat before Purim is known as Shabbat Zachor, when we unpack the story of a blood feud between Israel and Amalek which stretches from the time of Moses through […]

Luminous Beings: On Disability And Radical Love

Luminous Beings: On Disability And Radical Love

by Anna Giuliano | Feb 13, 2023 | Mishkanite, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

February is Jewish Disability, Awareness, and Inclusion Month. In recognition of this important initiative, Rabbi Lizzi welcomed Mishkanite Anna Giuliano to speak about her experiences as a member of the […]

Dive In — The Water’s Parted

Dive In — The Water’s Parted

by Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann | Feb 6, 2023 | Rabbinic, Sermons, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Even with a charismatic, visionary leader like Moshe, big changes are impossible without ordinary people choosing to bravely place their faith in a better future. At our February 4th Saturday […]

Decarbonization Tips From The Mishkan Sustainability Justice Team

Decarbonization Tips From The Mishkan Sustainability Justice Team

by Mishkan Sustainability Justice Team | Feb 5, 2023 | Mishkanite, News, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Give the trees what they really want for their birthday — decarbonization. Recently, Rabbi Steven spoke with environmental activist Hans Detweiler for Tu B’Shevat (listen on Contact Chai!). Hans is […]

What If We Are The Egyptians In The Exodus Story?

What If We Are The Egyptians In The Exodus Story?

by Rabbi Deena Cowans | Jan 30, 2023 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons, Uncategorized | 0 comments

At our Friday Night service on January 27th, following a painful week of mass shootings, Rabbi Deena delivered a drash on this week’s parsha from Exodus comparing its plagues of […]

Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence

by Jacob Portman | Nov 15, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Mishkanite, News, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

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 […]

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