Monthly Archives: September 2013

Technological Progress and Moral Development (Sermon for Parashat Bereishit) September 27, 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by templeohebshalom

        We are finally back to normal!  After a month of both solemn and joyous celebrations, we are observing our first ordinary Shabbat since last June.  In fact, however, no Shabbat is ordinary.  Every Shabbat is a special day of … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur Morning Sermon – 10 Tishri 5774- September 14, 2013

Posted on September 15, 2013 by templeohebshalom

      Sally, our children, and I are so happy to be with you, even on this most solemn Day of Days.  Oheb Shalom is our extended family and we are literally all related to one another.  On this Day of … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Erev Yom Kippur – 10 Tishri 5774- September 13, 2013

Posted on September 15, 2013 by templeohebshalom

      Tonight we are part of the largest family reunion in history, as Jews around the world gather to pray and re-connect with God and one another.  We have just come from eating a gesundte meal with family and friends.  … Continue reading →

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Yizkor Sermon – September 14, 2013, 10 Tishri 5744

Posted on September 15, 2013 by templeohebshalom

We are a congregation of mourners.  Every single one of us has experienced the death of one closest to us.  We are brought together by our shared loss and our common pain.  We empathize with those near us through our … Continue reading →

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Sermon for OSMP Memorial Service – September 8, 2013

Posted on September 9, 2013 by templeohebshalom

We join together again this year to remember those who loved us and whom we loved in return. They were our parents, spouses, siblings and most tragically, children. They gave continually of themselves. We miss them and mourn them. Many … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon – September 5, 2013- 1 Tishri 5774

Posted on September 5, 2013 by templeohebshalom

It is so good to see you again on this, our fifteenth Rosh Hashanah together. I know what you are thinking. It does seem a bit early for the High Holy Days to begin. It is much too warm to … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Erev Rosh Hashanah – September 4, 2013 – 1 Tishri, 5774

Posted on September 4, 2013 by templeohebshalom

Shana Tova u’M’tuka! A happy and sweet New Year to you all! On behalf of Sally and our entire family, let me say it is so good to see our entire extended Oheb Shalom family. It seems like almost yesterday … Continue reading →

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