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Rabbi Howard Silverman

Jul 31, 20242 min read

Weekly D'rash Matot Masei

This week's Torah portion brings us to the end of Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers.

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Jul 3, 20243 min read

Weekly D'rash Korach

In Jewish tradition, the combination of raisins and almonds symbolizes hope, prosperity, happiness, and fertility.

Rabbi Howard Silverman

May 30, 20243 min read

Weekly D'rash Bechukotai

As the book of Leviticus begins to wind down, we read a series of statements about the blessings of obedience and the curses or...

Rabbi Howard Silverman

May 3, 20242 min read

Weekly D'rash Acharei Mot

We are more than a week into the counting of the Omer. Our thoughts are still on the Passover season, and we are now thinking about Shavuot.

Rabbi Russ Resnik

Apr 26, 20245 min read

Why is This Passover Different?

Many voices within the Jewish community have noted how deeply our observance of Passover in April 2024 is marked by trial and difficulty.

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Apr 12, 20242 min read

Weekly D'rash Tazria

This week our Torah portion (Leviticus 12:1–13:59) describes situations in which people are “clean” or “unclean.” In Hebrew, the words...

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