Sermons and Seminars

 Abraham is the father of Jewish hospitality. Journey through parasha Vayera and discover some of the secrets to healthy, joy filled community.Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on November 12, 2022

 Engaging with the Siddur can be overwhelming at first. But when we understand the larger themes and contours of the Jewish prayers come alive. Join Rabbi Nathan to walk through a bird’s eye view of the prayers, their themes and how we pray them at Ruach Israel on Shabbat. Direct Link to

 Join Marty Makentansky for an inspirational message about Shabbat. This message is loaded it insight after insight about how to enter into Shabbat more deeply.   By Marty Makentansky at Ruach Israel, on October 29, 2022 Direct Link to Youtube video of message.    

 This week’s Torah portion is Bereshit – “In the Beginning.” As we start this year’s schedule of Torah readings, we begin with a prior question: Given the fact that the Bible was written so long ago and under circumstances so different than our own, is it really important that we