Rabbi Michael Schadick, of Temple Emanuel, sits down and talks about his faith, his community, and the importance of seeing others as being created in God's image. 

He shares the story of Hanukkah and explains its role in Jewish culture.  He also shares about his favorite holiday, Sukkot, and gives us a picture of what it truly means to celebrate the gifts we have been given.

Plus...he reminds us that we are all more alike than we are different, and encourages us to embrace each other as tzelem Elohim.

Where you can find him:

Temple Emanuel

Facebook

What he recommends:

The Meaning of God in Modern Jewish Religion by Mordecai Kaplan

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Hotel California by The Eagles

News of the World by Queen

Chopped on the Food Network

What he says:

"When I hold up a Jewish Bible and when I hold up a Christian Bible, I have to remind people that the text itself...2/3 of the words...are exactly the same."

"We're not all the same, but people should look at the differences and say: If I learn about someone else's faith, it might enhance my own faith." 

"We believe unequivocally that we are all created in God's image."

"Even if the story [of Chanukah] isn't exactly true, it's a story of fighting for the right to worship in the way we want to, and that is why it is so important."

"Both Christmas and Chanukah remind us to bring light to the world that is filled with darkness, hate, and animosity...it's up to us to spread that light."

"When I talk about faith, I talk about strengthening your relationship with God...I like to remind people that the best time to establish that relationship is when things are good, and not only when times are tough."

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