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“The Torah of Reproductive Justice” On Reproductive Rights Shabbat

March 7, 2023

Thank you to Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg for sharing this past Shabbat’s D’var Torah titled, ”The Torah of Reproductive Justice” in honor of Reproductive Rights Shabbat. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg is an …

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Current events in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank

by Rabbi Andrea London

May 14, 2021

When I first became an Israeli-Palestinian peace activist more than 30 years ago, I thought the conflict in Israel was between Jews and Palestinians. Over the years I’ve come to …

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The Book of Jonah

by Rabbi Andrea London

September 18, 2020

High Holidays 5781 Featuring: Rabbi Andrea London Professor Elliot Leffler Passtor Daniel Ruen Pastor Michael Nabors

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I Am Frightened

by Beth Emet

September 18, 2018

Yom Kippur 5779 I would like to thank my Rabbi, Andrea London, for her continued generosity and graciousness to me and my family. She continues to inspire me with her …

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Judgment or Impunity

by Rabbi Andrea London

September 18, 2018

Kol Nidre 2018/5779 Rabbi Harold Kushner tells a story about a man who ascends to heaven at the end of life and finds himself standing in front of two doors. …

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Sanctuary – Youth Reflection

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur Chavurah Service Delivered by: Jordan Selch, Isabella Allen, Claudia Levens, Stephen Decker, Ruthie Caro and Ilan Elenbogen-Siegel JORDAN: During this high holiday season, we practice teshuva, the process …

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Politics in the Pulpit

by Rabbi Andrea London

September 30, 2017

Yom Kippur Morning 2017/5778 Over the summer, Rabbi David Wolpe, a Conservative rabbi in Los Angeles, and Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, debated the …

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And I Will Dwell Among Them

by Rabbi Andrea London

September 29, 2017

Kol Nidre 2017/5778 A tale of four sanctuaries: Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in El Paso, TX, a hotel room in Montgomery, Alabama, Beth Emet The Free Synagogue in Evanston, Illinois …

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I Want to Hear Your Story. Will You Listen to Mine?

by Beth Emet

September 21, 2017

Rosh Hashanah 5778 I want to thank our Rabbi—Rabbi London for inviting me to give the D’var Torah this morning. Her continued generosity and support mean a great deal to …

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Five Habits of the Heart That Make Democracy Possible

by Rabbi Andrea London

October 11, 2016

Kol Nidrei 2016/5777 Tomorrow we will read these words from the Book of Deuteronomy: “Atem Nitzavim hayom Culchem… You stand together this day before God—your tribal heads, your elders and …

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Hope and Moral Compass

by Beth Emet

October 2, 2016

Rosh Hashanah Morning 5777 Elaine and I want to wish all of you a year of health, blessing and safety. Elaine is not here this morning because she is at …

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