Empowering Our People through Torah, Courage, & Compassion
“The Urgency of Now: Walking through the Gates of Righteousness”
Ten Days of Awe, Central Synagogue, October 2025
The Yamim Noraim remind us that the gates of righteousness are open, and sometimes God is not waiting for us to pray, but to act.
“Finding Hope in Water Drawing and Stickers”
October 7 Sermon, Central Synagogue, October 2025
Even in the face of unspeakable loss, finding joy is sacred work, and celebrating life helps keep the memory of our loved ones alive.
“The Voices That Guide Us”
Yom Kippur 5786, Central Synagogue, October 2025
When we remember and share the lessons of those who are gone, their voices and wisdom stay alive in our lives.
“Why Name Our Daughter Sarah?”
Senior Sermon, Hebrew Union College, November 2024
This sermon looks beneath the surface of our oldest matriarch, discovering not a flawless role model but a woman who struggled, endured, and grew.
Wrestling with Tradition
Fall 2025, Central Synagogue
Sessions:
Session 1: How Do We Learn Jewishly?
Session 2: Telling Our Jewish Stories
Session 3: What God Do I (or Don’t I) Believe In?
Session 4: Praying with Intention
Session 5: Ritualizing the Moment
Session 6: Exploring Our Shabbat Practice
Session 7: Deepening Our Relationships
Session 8: Honoring Our Parents
Session 9: What Legacy Do I Want to Leave?