Rosh Hashanah Sermon – ‘Opting In’ to Judaism
by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman The New Year, 5774, begins today. Today begins a time of reflection, prayer, family gathering, and celebration. We sound the Shofar! The New Year, 5774 represents …
D’var Torah Ki Tavo by Nancy Gould
This week’s parasha, “Ki Tavo”, is from the book of Deuteronomy. The words “Ki Tavo” mean “when you enter”. In this parasha two rituals that the Israelites will be expected …
D’VAR TORAH: PARSHA VA-ETHANNAN
By NANCY GOULD This week’s parasha is “Va-ethannan”, from the book of Deuteronomy. It is part of Moses’ farewell address to the Jewish people. He entreats the Jews to obey …
D’VAR TORAH – PARASHA EIKEV
By GEORGE GAZAREK Christians observe a season of Lent leading up to their holiday of Easter. Lent is a period of thirty-eight to forty-six days which includes fasting and reflection. …
D’Var Torah: Parasha Korach by Nancy Gould
This week’s parasha is “Korach”, from the book of Numbers. In the story Korach leads a revolt against Moses. He tells Moses: “You have gone too far! For all the …
D’Var Torah:Parasha Balak by Nancy Gould
This week’s parasha is “Balak”, from the book of Numbers. Balak is the king of Moab, and he is very, very threatened by the growing power of the Israelites; hence, …
D’Var Torah: Parasha Pinchas by George Gazarek
This week’s Torah portion is Pinchas beginning in Numbers 25:10 through 30:1. Pinchas, grandson of Aaron the Priest drove his spear through the bellies of an Israelite man and a …
Sermon for the 20th Anniversary of the Dedication of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman Ten years after my family arrived in DC, I was contacted by Congressman Sidney Yates and his wife, Addie, and asked if I would come to …
Vigil for Alan Gross
October 2012 Vigil for Alan Gross by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman Alan Gross is a fine man, a dedicated husband and father, a professional, a man committed to assisting people around …
Yom Kippur Sermon 5773 by Rabbi Josh Caruso
The article below is part of Rabbi Joshua Caruso’s Yom Kippur sermon that he gave called “Lead Me Into the Mystery”. Rabbi Joshua Caruso was one of the rabbinical students …