Sermons and Seminars

 Why do bad things happen to people who seemingly don’t deserve them? As we approach Tish B’Av, Rabbi Nathan ponders questions we all face. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on August 10, 2024

 Rabbi Rich explores the current trauma from a historical and Yeshua-centered lens. By Rabbi Emeritus Rich Nichol at Ruach Israel, August 3, 2024 Direct Link to Youtube video of message.    

 Rabbi Rich comes to us with a unique perspective for us to consider. Consider this… By Rabbi Emeritus Rich Nichol at Ruach Israel, July 27, 2024 . By Rabbi Emeritus Rich Nichol at Ruach Israel, July 27, 2024 Direct Link to Youtube video of message.  

 The Parsha for this d’rash is Balak from Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2-25:9. As we get to the last part of our Torah reading, we find the story of Phinehas. Ralph presents a question for us to ponder… Is Phinehas a troubling character or is he a hero? By Ralph Zazula at