Our Sermons
Be A Neighbor, Not A Tourist
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 we look forward to working together to lift our neighbors our of...
“…The verses in this parsha let me down.” — Parashat Emor and Disability Justice
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 the light of the disability rights movement, how can we do better? You can...
Keeping Kosher: Ancient Mindful Eating?
At our Saturday morning service on April 15th, Rabbi Deena argued that keeping kosher is more than just an all-or-nothing, take-it-or-leave-it obligation — kashrut is also an ancient mindful eating practice we can all learn from! You can listen to R'Deena's sermon on...
From Haman To Huwara
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 the kingdom of Saul all the way until its bloody conclusion in the Megillah. Tragically, while we...
Luminous Beings: On Disability And Radical Love
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 disability community. You can listen to this sermon on the...
Dive In — The Water’s Parted
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 morning service, Rabbi Lizzi wished us all a happy Tu B’Shevat (the birthday...