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Supporting True Democracy in Israel

Supporting True Democracy in Israel

by Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann | Sep 19, 2023 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

At our 5784 Rosh Hashanah service, Rabbi Lizzi delivered a sermon about how about how acting out of fear has led to seemingly endless cycle of violence in Israel. You can […]

“Today We Decide What Worlds May One Day Be Born”

“Today We Decide What Worlds May One Day Be Born”

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Sep 18, 2023 | Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 1 comment

At our Erev Rosh Hashanah service, Rabbi Steven shared a powerful, personal drash about the little legacies we each leave behind. You can listen to this sermon on the Contact […]

Building A More Just World In Our Own Backyard

Building A More Just World In Our Own Backyard

by Rabbi Steven Philp | Aug 16, 2023 | News, Rabbinic, Sermons, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

At our August 11th service, Rabbi Steven delivered this sermon as a reflection on the move to shelter over 500 asylum seekers in his neighborhood. You can listen to this […]

How I Became A Modern Mikvah Guide

How I Became A Modern Mikvah Guide

by Chana Zelig | Aug 8, 2023 | Mishkanite, Social Justice + Action | 0 comments

If you had told me just one year ago that I would be known as the “mikvah lady,” I would not have believed you. For millennia, Jewish people have immersed in […]

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 […]

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