Daniel’s Bar Mitzvah Video … Too Much? Not Enough? (Shabbat Zachor)
If you have not already, please first watch the video above. … Earlier today, I sent my congregation a link to a video on YouTube….
You. Are. Talented. (T’rumah)
I have always loved talent shows. A few years ago in Omaha we decided to do a coffee-house talent show after a Havdalah service. I…
Which Hand Will You Pick? (Mishpatim)
All of us follow rules. One person speaks at a time. Raise your hand before you speak. Don’t hit other people. And, most of us,…
Take a Step Back: Moses, God and Tzimtzum (Yitro)
We have Shabbat for many reasons. First, and perhaps foremost, it is commanded to us. Not only that, it’s commanded to us in this very…
Every Tradition Begins with a New Idea (Open House Shabbat)
A synagogue is going through a process of strategic planning, visioning for the future. The temple’s leadership decides to talk to people about why they…