“Safe Confession Versus Truthful Confession”: Rabbi Maderer Rosh Hashanah Sermon
When I handed down my decades-old ripped blue-jeans to my teen-aged daughter and I told her: they were so old that they used to be my fancy jeans, she asked, […]
“Happy Birthday Foxy”: Rabbi Freedman Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon
My kids love to play pretend. Nora has a stuffed fox, named of course, Foxy. The other day, Nora declared “Today is Foxy’s birthday.” In fact, most days, it’s Foxy’s […]
Sharing Space with Jews in ALL Hues these High Holy Days
Sharing Space with Jews in ALL Hues these High Holy Days We are grateful to be in a values-driven community that embraces diversity; yet, an honest look at our community […]
Introducing Israel ConnectRS
Have you been reading Staying Connected’s fascinating factoids about Israel’s scientific advances? Did your children enjoy Israeli dance and a falafel lunch last May to celebrate Israel Independence Day? Did […]
Public Prayer and the Separation of Church and State in Our Jewish Values
Our Jewish practice, as well as the practice of countless other minority religions in our nation, is protected by the separation of church and state, a separation that was trampled on […]
Pride Sermon/Parashat Nasso – Rabbi Eli Freedman
This Sunday, the first ever session of Camp Indigo Point will begin. Camp Indigo Point, according to their website, aims to offer traditional camp experiences — such as canoeing, archery, […]
50th Anniversary of the Ordination of Rabbi Sally Priesand – Rabbi Jill Maderer
Today marks the 50th anniversary of women rabbis in America. June 3, 1972, Sally Priesand becomes the 1st woman ordained in our country and the first woman ordained at a seminary. And, […]
Vashti is Now: Accountability in the Reform Movement Sexual Misconduct Reports by Rabbi Jill Maderer
Rabbi Jill Maderer Congregation Rodeph Shalom, March 11, 2022 Vashti is Now: Accountability in the Reform Movement Sexual Misconduct Reports Next week, we celebrate Purim. It is undisputed: the Purim […]
COVID Precautions Update: Chip Ellis, How We Gather Task Force Chair
As COVID cases have dropped 90% from national pandemic highs, our Pandemic “How We Gather” Task Force has recommended that we loosen our protocols. In doing so, we are prepared […]
For Our Wrongs: Rabbi Maderer Kol Nidre Sermon 2021/5782
A conversation overheard in Grand Central Station, recounted in Kathryn Schultz’s book called, “Being Wrong:” You said pound cake. I did not say pound cake; I said crumb cake. […]