The Elixer of Life and the Deadly Poison – Yom Kippur 2025/5786 – Rabbi Michael Weiss by Congregation Schaarai Zedek

Nostalgia Isn’t What it Used to Be – Kol Nidre 2025/5786 – Rabbi Joel Simon by Congregation Schaarai Zedek

Holy Conversations in a Fractured World – Rosh Hashanah 2025/5786 - Rabbi Joel Simon by Congregation Schaarai Zedek

Standing on the Parted Shores of History – Erev Rosh Hashanah 2025/5786 - Rabbi Joel Simon by Congregation Schaarai Zedek

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This Episode: "Shabbat Derech Eretz – A Path Home to Common Decency"

What does it mean to live with Derech Eretz, the Jewish value of common decency? This week’s sermon explores its deep significance—from the Talmud to modern-day Israel and even the current state of global discourse. Rabbi reflects on:

🔹 The meaning of Shabbat Mevarchim and special Shabbatot

🔹 The Talmudic wisdom of Derech Eretz: decency before knowledge

🔹 Operation Derech Eretz in Israel & its deeper message

🔹 How history, Torah, and ethics guide us in challenging times

🔹 A powerful lesson from the Warsaw Ghetto Diaries

In a world where darkness can feel overwhelming, how can we ensure decency, kindness, and compassion remain our norm?

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Shabbat sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on April 5, 2024.

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Shabbat sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on March 15, 2024.

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Kol Nidre sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on September 25, 2023.

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Kol Nidre sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on September 24, 2023.

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Rosh Hashanah sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on September 16, 2023.

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