Monthly Archives: September 2014

Sermon for Memorial Service at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park – 28 September 2014

We welcome you back to this annual rite as we pay our respects to our ancestors, friends, and family members, those who once walked the path of life with us. Memories flood through us as our eyes mist up and … Continue reading

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Sermon for Shabbat Shuvah – 26 September 2014

Shabbat is our physical and spiritual oasis during a trying week, giving us a break from the demands of the world.  This Shabbat is most special, as it is Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return, the Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah … Continue reading

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Rosh HaShanah Morning Sermon – 1 Tishrei 5775 – 25 September 2014

How wonderful it is to greet you again on this, our sixteenth Rosh Hashanah together.  Sally and our family join me in wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and sweet New Year. This is already a very good year … Continue reading

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Sermon for Erev Rosh HaShanah – September 24, 2014 – 1 Tishrei 5775

It is so good to see you once again as we join together for the first act of our annual ten day family reunion.  This is the time when all the clans of our multi-ethnic, multi-racial and multi-cultural tribe called … Continue reading

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Gratitude Must Be Learned – September 12, 2014

What a lovely day we had today! In the coolness of the early morning, we had the first intimations of Autumn. After the hot and humid days of the last week, it felt delightful. The Ravens played well against the … Continue reading

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