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October 28, 2018 By Rabbi Michael Sternfield

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting & the Rhetoric of Intolerance

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

There are no words sufficient to describe the sense of shock, bewilderment and sorrow that is being felt by Jews throughout the world in the wake of the horrifying mass murder at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. That it took place at all is tragic in and of itself. For this to have […]

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October 1, 2017 By Rabbi Michael Sternfield

“There, but for the Grace of God…” Really?

Hurricane Harvey Flooding

This sermon was delivered on Rosh Hashana,  at Temple Beth El in Bradenton, Florida What an incredible season this is. It never seems to end, with disaster after disaster. What is going on? Hurricane Ian.  Parts of Southwest Florida lie devastated. Many have lost their homes.Some lost their lives. Life may never be the same. […]

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June 6, 2016 By Rabbi Michael Sternfield

We should all ‘Delete’ more and ‘Send’ less

Delete/Trash button on an iPhone

One of the most essential features on our computers and phones is the Delete button. It used to be that when we received a letter or request, it would arrive by mail. Then, if we wished to respond, we might take a little time before doing so. Now, with email travelling through cyberspace in a […]

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May 24, 2016 By Rabbi Michael Sternfield

Why the Bar Mitzvah is broken, and how to fix it

Bar Mitzvah

A Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is a prominent element of contemporary Jewish practice, with the level of celebration seemingly without limit or restraint. However, this essay is not about Bar and Bat Mitzvah excess. Much has already been written on this subject. Sufficed to say that ostentatious celebrations are in bad taste and present […]

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February 9, 2016 By Rabbi Michael Sternfield

Finally, Reform Jews can pray at the Western Wall. But why should we want to?

The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel

The Western Wall is not as sacred as many pretend. It is not the remnant of Solomon’s Temple. Rather it is the last standing remnant of the Second Temple.

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Recent Articles

  • Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting & the Rhetoric of Intolerance October 28, 2018
  • “There, but for the Grace of God…” Really? October 1, 2017
  • We should all ‘Delete’ more and ‘Send’ less June 6, 2016
  • Why the Bar Mitzvah is broken, and how to fix it May 24, 2016
  • Finally, Reform Jews can pray at the Western Wall. But why should we want to? February 9, 2016

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