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From Condemnation to Consolation – July 12, 2013
Over the last two weeks, my sermons have been devoted to subjects of American Jewish history. Tonight, I deviate from this pattern to discuss an important lesson of Tisha B’Av, the observance of the Ninth of Av which we mark … Continue reading
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Why Did We Create Superman? July 5, 2013
On this very day, two hundred thirty seven years ago, the residents of the Thirteen Colonies were learning about the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia just the previous day. In the days before telegraph, news … Continue reading
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The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg – June 28, 2013
If we had lived in Baltimore 150 years ago, we would be among the thousands of vigilant citizens who were preparing to defend our city from the Confederate onslaught. For the second time in ten months, the Confederate Army of … Continue reading
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A Historic Moment – May 31, 2013
It is difficult for women in their twenties and thirties to imagine a time when they could not be rabbis, cantor, synagogue presidents or even have a bat mitzvah. Life has changed so dramatically within the last forty years for … Continue reading
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It is more than America’s Pastime – May 24, 2013
On this Erev Shabbat closest to Memorial Day, it is my custom to speak about a topic related to American Jewish history. I will continue this practice tonight as I concentrate on the intersection of American Jews and baseball. Why … Continue reading
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Shabbat Shiur – May 17, 2013
This is the last of our Shabbat Shiur services for this program year. It is fitting that we end this series with two of the closing hymns that have been part of our service for the last seven hundred to … Continue reading
“Bar Mitzvah” Sermon – April 19, 2013
“Zeh Hayom Asa Adonai, Nagilah v’Nismicha Vo- This is the day that God has made. Come and let us rejoice in it.” Words of gratitude are inadequate to describe my emotions at this outpouring of affection and support. I thank … Continue reading
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Boy Scout Shabbat Sermon – March 8, 2013
We are delighted to once again welcome the Scouts and adult leaders of Troop 97 to our Erev Shabbat service. This is an annual event going back to 1948, when Troop 97 was first sponsored by the Oheb Shalom Brotherhood, … Continue reading
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What a Great Day!
October 12, 2012 While I am speaking, the Orioles and Yankees are playing their fifth Division Championship game at Yankee Stadium. Who could have possibly imagined this at the beginning of April? This season the Orioles, a low budget team … Continue reading
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Yom Kippur Morning Sermon – September 26, 2012-10 Tishri, 5773
A few months ago, I met an acquaintance I haven’t seen in eighteen years. Since he was flying out of BWI, we met for an eagerly awaited breakfast at a restaurant in Catonsville. Fred, a former district attorney in Des … Continue reading
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