Archive: September 2017
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Thought for the Day: ‘Existing only to receive is not an existence at all’
On the Eve of Yom Kippur, the Chief Rabbi reflects on the importance of a meaningful existence, and how this links to the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Listen Read more... -
D’var Torah: Yom Kippur 5778
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Yom Kippur 5778 Yom Kippur is an anniversary; it’s the day on which Moshe came down from Mount Sinai on the second occasion. You’ll Read more... -
Thought for the Day: ‘If I’m Only for Myself, What am I?’
On the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Chief Rabbi discusses a key tension between individual and collective responsibility that is expressed in the Rosh Hashana liturgy. Listen to the Audio Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ha’azinu – Rosh Hashana 5778
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi urges: Let’s make 5778 the year of the rope. Let’s make 5778 the year of the rope. This coming Shabbat in Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech (Selichot)
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks: why do Ashkenazim always start Selichot on Motzei Shabbat? The answer is connected to happiness and optimism. Why do Selicho Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tavo
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi highlights that there is a punishment for not being happy! There is a punishment for not being happy. It’s in this Read more...
