Shtender Jcast Network

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Va-Et’hanan (August 1, 2015). The Jewish culture made possible only through statehood benefits us all.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Va-Et’hanan (July 31, 2015). As the Jewish community debates the Iran deal, we must remember that no one can predict the future.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Devarim (July 25, 2015). A provocative suggestion for what it means to call Israel “The Jewish State.”  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Devarim (July 24, 2015). Tisha B’Av reminds us of the ethical dangers of independence.  

Rabbi Knopf's message for Shabbat Parashat Korah (June 19-20, 2015). A Jewish response to last week's horrific attack on Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC.

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Shelah Lekha (June 12, 2015). What the founders of Home Depot, a toddler, and two good spies have in common.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Shabbat message for parashat Emor (May 9, 2015): Rabbi Knopf’s second sermon for the series “Be Holy.”  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Emor (May 8, 2015).  

A D’var Torah for Temple Beth-El’s 84th annual meeting.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Shabbat message for parachute Aharei Mot-Kedoshim (May 2, 2015): Rabbi Knopf’s first sermon for the series “Be Holy.”  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Aharei Mot-Kedoshim (May 1, 2015). How and why we should learn to forgive, even if the person who hurt us has not sought out our forgiveness.  

Guest scholar Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson shares his dynamic and inspiring vision for a compelling and relevant 21st Century Judaism  

Rabbi Knopf’s message for Parashat Tazria-Metzora (April 25, 2015): Judaism teaches that our souls and bodies are one, organic whole, which means we have a religious obligation to care for our bodies and our planet.  

Rabbi Knopf’s message for 8th Day of Passover (April 11, 2015): In his third sermon of the series “Being Jewish” Rabbi Knopf explores how being Jewish is, at its core, about standing by and marching with our fellow Jews.  

Rabbi Knopf’s message for 2nd Day of Passover (April 5, 2015): In his second sermon of the series “Being Jewish” Rabbi Knopf explores how being Jewish is, at its core, about hating injustice and fighting for what’s right.  

Rabbi Knopf’s message for 1st Day of Passover (April 4, 2015): In his first sermon of the series “Being Jewish” Rabbi Knopf explores how being Jewish is, at its core, about doubting and questioning everything.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Vayak’hel/P’kudei (March 14, 2014): In his third sermon of the series “Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary,” Rabbi Knopf explores how Shabbat enables God’s presence in our world.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Vayak’hel/P’kudei (March 13, 2014): How the Red Heifer ritual teaches us to be more compassionate.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Ki Tisa (March 6, 2014): How discovering purpose can inspire us toward a better life.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Tetzaveh (February 27, 2014): Giving blessings is a spiritual practice that can change your life. Here’s how to do it, with a little guidance from Star Trek’s Mr. Spock.