The least known, but most important rule about keeping kosher for Passover, and it's spiritual significance.

Shabbat morning March 28th, 2026

In this Women’s Shabbat d’var Torah, Rabbi Keilah Lebell explores the fine line between humility and self-erasure.

Shabbat Morning March 21st 2026

On Passover we use a special name for God, "the place." How does this idea of God change the way we an relate to God at synagogue, in our homes, and in our hearts? 

From Shabbat morning 3/14/26

Rabbi Rotenberg explores the moments we act out of fear instead of faith - and what it takes to pause, reset, and choose differently.

From Shabbat morning March 7th, 2026

What does it take to maintain a peace full society, and what does it take to build one? Rabbi Rotenberg compares building peace to the two types of monetary gifts in the Torah, and shares how one man exemplified what it means to go above and beyond.

Receiving the Torah is only the first step in realizing its true purpose.

When is patience a virtue and when is it quietly keeping us stuck? Rabbi Rotenberg explores the difference between good patience and bad patience. He shares thoughts on knowing when to wait, when to move, and that the first step in leaving Egypt is admitting that you've had enough.

In response to recent antisemitic articles in our local paper, Rabbi Rotenberg reflects on the deeper roots of antisemitism through the lens of the Torah’s first antisemitic libel—Pharaoh’s words in the book of Exodus.

This episode reframes the Joseph narrative to highlight Judah: his role in saving Joseph, his moral awakening with Tamar, and the rabbinic midrash of Nachshon leaping into the sea.

Rabbis debate why Judah's tribe received kingship, pointing to leadership qualities shown in diplomacy, accountability, and the willingness to take courageous risks for the future.

Shabbat 12/13/25