Episode 65: Minutes of Torah. Pekudei: Be Strong

Episode 65: Minutes of Torah. Pekudei: Be Strong

The Cloud is a guiding force for the Israelites and for all of us

Episode 62: Hineni (Here I Am): My Authentic Identity

On November 1, 2018 I gave a talk on Authentic Identities at Elon University, where I serve as the Campus Rabbi. The talk was shortly after the horrible events in Kentucky and Pittsburgh. I shared my story and journey of becoming a Jew and a rabbi. I talked about the racism I face in the Jewish community, antisemitism and our current political rhetoric. I hope you enjoy this special episode.

Episode 60: Minutes of Torah - Toledot - Rosh Hodesh - Rebecca Cried Out to God and God Responded

In honor of Rosh Hodesh. I am dedicating this week's Minutes of Torah to all the women who have felt silenced

Episode 59: Jewish Prayer - Asher Yatzer - Thank you God for Making Me Exactly Who I Am

Welcome to Episode 59 of Hineni Jewish Prayer. Today we will focus on the prayer that is often called the bathroom blessing. Thanking God for allowing one to do their business in the morning. I don't see this blessing as simple a bathroom blessing. I see it as a blessing thanking God for creating me exactly who I am

Episode 58: Minutes of Torah - Chayei Sarah: Building a World of Love After a Week of Violence

Welcome to this episode of Minutes of Torah. This past week has been hard for many of us and I am dedicating this podcast to speak about the violence in our country. Olam Hesed Yibaneh -We will build this world of love