I’m no Thomas Friedman: The State of Israel vs. The Land of Israel
By Rabbi Eli Freedman, sermon delivered Yom Kippur Morning 2011 I’m not Thomas Friedman. Yes, we have the same last name, although he spells it wrong, but that is the […]
By Rabbi Eli Freedman, sermon delivered Yom Kippur Morning 2011 I’m not Thomas Friedman. Yes, we have the same last name, although he spells it wrong, but that is the […]
By Rabbi Eli Freedman, sermon delivered erev Rosh Hashanah evening 2011 As many of you know, this summer I got married. Laurel and I decided to take a road-trip to […]
By Rabbi Jill Maderer, sermon delivered Yom Kippur Morning 2011 A boat filled with travelers sails in the ocean, when suddenly one passenger begins to drill a hole in the […]
By Rabbi Jill Maderer, sermon delivered Kol Nidre evening 2011 If you enjoy cruise-ship vacations, you have likely come across a cruise-ship rabbi. Often times when rabbis retire, they take […]
By Fred Strober Rosh Hashanah at Rodeph Shalom had special meaning to me this year. I attended both the “alternative” and “classic” services, finding each inspiring in its own way. […]
Tonight’s Phillies’ playoffs game-Kol Nidre conflict has inspired a lot of commentary, a few jokes, and I am guessing a few dvr’s ready to record. I hope the schedule conflict […]
by Rabbi Jill Maderer (delivered Kol Nidre “Alternative” service) A story is told of 3 astronauts who went into space. Upon returning, they were asked to reflect on the experience. […]
A recently heard a story about a group of campers by the side of a river. They saw a body floating by. They all ran into the water, pulled the […]
I have always loved mazes. When I was in Hawaii a few years ago, I visited the giant pineapple maze of the Dole Plantation. When studying in England, I visited […]
by Rabbi Jill Maderer Is it enough to confess to God? What if it’s too messy to mend a relationship with a person? Last Friday night, our Interfaith Families Connection Group hosted […]