JCB Synagogue Podcast

Yom Kippur Morning Sermon

2011-11-23T02:57:50Z

Rabbi Moskowitz's Yom Kippur Morning sermon about the tendency, fed by 9-11 and the economy, to turn inward and the spiritual necessity of reaching out to others. The sermon can be read here and listened to below.

Yom Kippur Evening Sermon

2011-11-23T01:48:22Z

Rabbi Moskowitz's Yom Kippur Evening sermon about the necessity of pursuing peace. He explores the biblical model of Aaron and applies it in particular to the modern State of Israel and the need for Prime Minister Netanyahu to pursue peace. A copy of the sermon can be found here.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon

2011-11-22T22:00:00Z

Rabbi Moskowitz's Rosh Hashanah Morning sermon about the proposed alliance with Jericho Jewish Center. In it he exlpores the virtues of a Reform and Conservative congregation sharing one building while maintaining their unique, individual identities. To download a copy of the sermon follow this link. To read the president's address about the proposed alliance, delivered that same morning, by JCB co-president Josh Werber, follow this link. To read a copy of the sermon by Jericho Jewish Center's Rabbi Richardson about the wisdom of this alliance follow this link.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Discussion

2011-11-17T21:18:56Z

On the second day of Rosh Hashnah we discussed the Torah reading for the first day which details the birth of Isaac and the subsequent banishment of Hagar and Ishmael by Sarah and Abraham. The translation of Genesis 21 can be found here.

Rosh Hashanah Evening Discussion

2011-11-07T17:31:40Z

A cautionary tale from the Talmud about the dangers of sinat chinam, baseless hatred. For a copy of the text follow this link. For a copy of the Rabbi's opening and concluding remarks click here.

Passover Podcast

2011-04-15T17:54:03Z

The meaning of our freedom is to serve the world.

Hanukkah Podcast

2010-11-29T13:00:30Z

The original story of civil war is one that we must relearn so that we are never in danger of destroying ourselves. We must relearn how to argue with those with whom we disagree.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon

2010-09-29T17:20:40Z

Living to Fail. Failures are part of life and make for stronger and more successful people.

Yom Kippur Evening Sermon

2010-09-29T17:15:17Z

To Build or Not to Build. The pros and cons of the Park51 Islamic Center project.

Yom Kippur Morning Sermon

2010-09-29T17:09:03Z

Everything is Borrowed. Our souls require the notion that everything is on loan from God.

Rosh Hashanah Evening Discussion

2010-09-29T17:01:59Z

Israel's Declaration of Independence. How can Israel mediate being both Jewish and democratic?

Rosh Hashanah Morning Discussion

2010-09-29T16:53:56Z

II Samuel: David and Batsheva. Is King David a good model for repentance?

Yom Kippur Afternoon Discussion

2010-09-29T16:44:38Z

Mishneh Torah: Laws of Personality. Which character traits are best to cultivate?

September 25, 2010

2010-09-24T20:43:49Z

V'zot HaBrachah: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12. No one knows where Moses is buried to teach us that every place and any place is holy.

September 18, 2010

2010-09-16T19:54:45Z

Yom Kippur: Leviticus 16 and 19. We fast not in order to punish ourselves but instead to elevate our humanity.