Sermons and Seminars

 This is the season of light – Chanukah and the celebration of the birth of the Messiah. It is also the season of heroes. In this Shabbat’s drash (sermon) Rabbi Rich will look at the lives of a Jewish hero and heroine – Judah Maccabee and Miriam the mother of Yeshua. Listen to

 Our theme this year is Etz Chaim, the Tree of Life. Just as our Tree must have roots that drink deeply of the earth’s soil so we must have roots that nourish us and connect us to the true source of life. Oil this message Rabbi Nathan discusses how to establish a consistent and daily

 Thanksgiving is not a specifically Jewish holy day. But, it’s resonance with Sukkot has been noticed by many. In his Shabbat drash delivered just after the joyful American. holiday, Rabbi Rich explores the Amidah prayer‘s Moadim Anachnu – the prayer of thanksgiving. Watch or listen…

 Rabbi Nathan leads a Shabbat study from the Siddur. A link to the 2nd Blessing of the Shema (AhavaRabba) Middle of page 31 in Siddur Ruach Israel: Ahavah Rabbah – אהבה רבה Learn more about the Ruach Israel Siddur (Prayer Book) at the Encountering Our Siddur web page.   Direct