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 […]
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 […]
Be a Plague on Pharoah’s House
I want to talk about ancient and modern plagues. Many of us will be sitting down to Passover seders in a few days and spilling a drop of wine in […]
The Right Wing’s Next Attack On Reproductive Rights
At our service on February 13th, 2026, we heard from Builder Sarah Garza Resnick, the President and CEO of Personal PAC. You can listen to this message on Contact Chai […]
King, Heschel, and You
This sermon was delivered at our service on January 17th, 2026 over MLK Day Weekend. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast (are you subscribed?) or watch […]
You Want To Be A Stranger In Egypt
This sermon was delivered at our service on January 9th, 2026. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai podcast or watch it on YouTube. **** Thirty-six times in […]
Maintaining Humanity in Times of Crisis
This sermon was delivered at our service on November 21st, 2025. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** I’m […]
Changing The World Ten Righteous People At A Time
This sermon was delivered at our service on November 7th, 2025. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** I […]
Against the Backdrop of Selfishness and Greed, Be a Blessing
This sermon was delivered at our service on November 1st, 2025. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** You […]
