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Join Rabbi Michael Knopf, the Rabbi of Temple Beth-El in Richmond, VA, for sermons given from his Shtender.... more
FAQs about Shtender:How many episodes does Shtender have?The podcast currently has 250 episodes available.
May 11, 2017Five Rabbis, Four Children, and a Yin-YangIn his sermon for Shabbat Ha-Gadol (April 8, 2017), Rabbi Knopf discusses how a relatively obscure section of the Passover haggadah is actually central to the whole celebration, and provides profound insight about human nature as well as immeasurable wisdom for our world today. ...more32minPlay
April 27, 2017To God the GloryRabbi Knopf’s teaching for the second day of Passover (April 12, 2017), focusing on the questions “Why isn’t Moses in the haggadah” and, “If Moses isn’t important enough for the haggadah, why is he in the Torah?”...more18minPlay
March 23, 2017Let’s Face Facts: The Torah is PoliticalIn his Saturday message for Parashat Mishpatim (February 25, 2017), Rabbi Knopf argues that, while the Torah may not always necessarily align with today’s conservative or liberal political views, it is a political document with teachings that apply to today’s political debates. ...more24minPlay
March 16, 2017What Jews Owe Refugees and ImmigrantsIn his Saturday message for Parashat Yitro (February 18, 2017), Rabbi Knopf discusses the Jewish obligation to care for refugees and immigrants. ...more17minPlay
March 09, 2017Do You Believe in Miracles?In his Saturday message for Parashat Be-Shallah (February 11, 2017), Rabbi Knopf explains the function of miracle stories in the Bible, and how to experience miracles even in our time. ...more27minPlay
March 02, 2017The Moral Message of God’s SovereigntyIn his Saturday message for Parashat Bo (February 4, 2017), Rabbi Knopf argues that a central message of the Exodus narrative is obedience to God and no other master, a message with profound moral and political implications, especially for our time. ...more15minPlay
February 02, 2017My Body’s in Richmond, My Spirit’s in DC: Why I ProtestIn his Saturday message for Parashat Shemot (January 21, 2017), Rabbi Knopf explains his solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington and his support for the Jewish Resistance against Trumpism....more28minPlay
January 26, 2017Your One Wild And Precious LifeIn his Saturday message for Parashat Va-Yeshev (December 24, 2016), Rabbi Knopf talks about some lessons he learned from a recent terrifying car accident....more22minPlay
December 22, 2016Torah for the Post-Truth EraIn his Saturday message for Parashat Va-Yetzei (December 10, 2016), Rabbi Knopf discusses the role Jews must play in our “post-truth” era of American life....more20minPlay
December 19, 2016The Annual AppealEvery year at about this time, JCast Network Executive Director and Producer takes a moment to reflect on the year that was, and to ask you, our JCast Network listeners to stand up and support the work that we do, the podcasts that we create, and the Jewish Education, information and life that we try […]...more7minPlay
FAQs about Shtender:How many episodes does Shtender have?The podcast currently has 250 episodes available.