Sermons & Articles

An eternal journey of memory and mourning

Posted on September 25, 2026

In preparing for these High Holy Days and the myriad tasks that need to be completed in advance, there are two ways in which I make sure that everything gets Continue Reading »

A hardened heart or a courageous heart

Posted on September 25, 2026

This year I overcame my greatest fear. This year I succeeded where in previous years I had failed. This year I looked fear right in the face and did something Continue Reading »

The little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love

Posted on September 25, 2026

We lived in Cincinnati for eight years, and somehow, I never made it to the Cincinnati Tennis Open. It had been on my bucket list, so this summer, we finally Continue Reading »

Torah – to be continued

Posted on September 25, 2026

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President’s Remarks

Posted on September 14, 2026

A Jewish sense of homelessness in America today

Posted on September 14, 2026

When I first moved to the States 20 years ago, everything was new. And I didn’t exactly ease myself in by choosing somewhere with a familiar British or European feel. Continue Reading »

Two Anniversaries, One Story

Posted on September 14, 2026

If you had walked into the sanctuary of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in New York City on the evening of Monday, September 17, 2001, you would have witnessed something unforgettable. It Continue Reading »

Seeing what unites, not what divides…

Posted on September 10, 2026

Seeing what unites, not what divides…   I don’t know about you, but in our house one of the most difficult decisions involves an evening when we do not have Continue Reading »

Camp and the many doors into Judaism

Posted on August 17, 2026

Camp and the many doors into Judaism   I am currently going through a phase where I am obsessed with wearable technology. Between the Apple Watch on my wrist and Continue Reading »

The Blessings and Curses of Our Lives

Posted on August 14, 2026