Shtender

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Vayak’hel/P’kudei (March 14, 2014): In his third sermon of the series “Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary,” Rabbi Knopf explores how Shabbat enables God’s presence in our world.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Vayak’hel/P’kudei (March 13, 2014): How the Red Heifer ritual teaches us to be more compassionate.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Ki Tisa (March 6, 2014): How discovering purpose can inspire us toward a better life.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Tetzaveh (February 27, 2014): Giving blessings is a spiritual practice that can change your life. Here’s how to do it, with a little guidance from Star Trek’s Mr. Spock.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Terumah (February 20, 2014): Our interconnected world means our actions impact people everywhere, and thus we have a responsibility to ensure our purchasing decisions do no harm.

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Mishpatim (February 14, 2015): In the first sermon of the series “Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary,” Rabbi Knopf explores how the pursuit of justice enables God’s presence in our world.

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat B’Shallah (January 31, 2015): How to break free from the fears that hold us back from being the best spouses, parents, friends, community members, and citizens we can be.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat B’Shallah (January 30, 2014): A day of rest is all well and good, but means nothing if you don’t prepare for it.

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Bo (January 24, 2015): How to break free from the materialism that hold us back from being the best spouses, parents, friends, community members, and citizens we can be.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Bo (January 23, 2014): On the responsibility of parents to accept kids for who they are, and of Jewish communities to meet people where they are.