Rabbi Jonathan Singer explains how themes from the Torah can help us learn from the past and build a better future for Jewish culture in Israel.

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Reflections on Yom Ha'atzmaut from Rabbi Jonathan Singer

Rabbi Ryan Bauer reflects on a trip he took to Egypt and what he realized about Jewish culture while there.

Rabbi Ryan Bauer Reflects on a Trip to Egypt

"Pesach is our holiday of liberation, but we cannot be fully liberated until we have fought for the freedom of those who are still enslaved."

Rabbi Beth Singer Explores Themes of Modern Day Slavery

Rabbi Jonathan Explains the Significance of Matzah

Shabbat sermon from March 12, 2021. Led by Rabbi Ryan Bauer with special guest Mark Hetfield, president/CEO of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS).

Rabbi Ryan Bauer Highlights the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

"We let ourselves forget that we remain the targets of other people’s hate." For those wishing to gain some context on this issue, below is a link to an OpEd written by JCRC Director Tyler Gregory. In addition, the following resources provide important insights into and support for JCRC’s work: https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/332106/a-jewish-community-playbook-on-ethnic-studies/ And a Hartman podcast interview: https://www.hartman.org.il/identity-crisis-44-how-california-jews-grappled-with-a-new-curriculum/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-crisis/id1500168597?i=1000508309651 Rabbi Beth also encourages each of you to register on the JCRC website for a Forum this Wednesday on this issue: https://jcrc.org/news-events/events/public-briefing-on-ethnic-studies

Why We Should Care about Ethnic Studies, Shabbat Zachor

This special service honors the 10th anniversary of Debbie Friedman's yahrzeit and features Rabbi Sarah Joselow Parris and Cantor Arik Luck.

Shabbat Tribute Honoring 10th Anniversary of Debbie Friedman's Yahrzeit

Rabbi Ryan Bauer delivers the January 22 Shabbat sermon.

Reverend Amos Brown of Third Baptist Church in San Francisco delivers the Martin Luther King Jr. sermon in collaboration with Congregation Emanu-El and its MLK Commemoration services.

Reverend Amos Brown Delivers the MLK Sermon on Jan. 15, 2021

Rabbi Ryan Bauer delivers the sermon from the January 8, 2021 Shabbat service.

What do we do with the emotions from the capital attack?

"And yet as we get ready to be vaccinated and embrace that which we have so missed, may we consider not just rejoicing but striving to live with a renewed awareness of the preciousness of what we have and what we share with other human beings-seeing the holy in each other, being more gracious and seeking shlemut - peace and a sense of wholeness. "

Blessing for a New Year

“You can read the Torah portion a hundred times and hardly notice that it opens with a line of people, including Israelites, at the food bank, all experiencing food insecurity.” Sermon by Rabbi Beth Sermon on December 25, 2021.

Food for Thought

Rabbi Jonathan Singer delivers a sermon at Emanu-El's One Shabbat service - December 11, 2020

A Chanukah Story - Finding New Light in Old Jerusalem

Rabbi Sarah Joselow Parris delivers a sermon at Emanu-El's One Shabbat service on November 20, 2020 "Although there is much around us that is not how we would like it to be this Thanksgiving, I believe that it is especially important this year to ground ourselves in sincere gratitude, and place an extra special emphasis on what Thanksgiving is about at its core."

Practicing Gratitude at Thanksgiving 2020

Rabbi Ryan Bauer delivers a sermon at Congregation Emanu-El's One Shabbat Service - November 13, 2020

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