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Rosh Hashana Day 1, 5772: Nobody Likes to be Criticized

11/20/2018

 
​When and how should you offer constructive criticism?
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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5778: Why did God Fire Elijah the Prophet?

10/19/2017

 
​It has been said that the God of the so called “Old Testament” is a judgmental God. Is that truly the case? 
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Yom Kippur, Yizkor 5778: Enough About the Law Already?

10/19/2017

 
​Is observing the law enough or do we need to do more in order to do Teshuvah (repentance)? 
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Rosh Hashana Day 1, 5777: Why Be Jewish?

11/1/2016

 
​How can a universal God who creates all in his image have a chosen people? What does it mean to be God’s chosen people? 

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Rosh Hashana day 1, 5774: Why Should I be Praying when I could be Playing?

6/2/2015

 
Does God need our prayers? If he does not, then why do we spend about 27 hours in synagogue praying over the High Holidays?
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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5773: Get Naked

6/2/2015

 
While we would rather hear only good things about ourselves, soliciting praise alone can be dangerous. Furthermore, people may be hesitant to share constructive criticism for fear of offending. How can we solicit and keep an open mind to constructive criticism?

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Yom Kippur, Yizkor 5773: Forgiving God

6/2/2015

 
Often life treats us unfairly and we become angry with God. How should we deal with our anger towards our creator?
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Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre 5772: It’s Not too Late

6/2/2015

 
What should you do if you have committed a sin for which you realize you will never be able to fully atone? 
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Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre 5771: Stop Praying

6/2/2015

 
Is God going to forgive you just because you spend a lot of time in synagogue praying during the High Holidays?
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Tisha Bav 5769: Changing Directions

6/2/2015

 
We all make mistakes, the key is to recognize our mistakes and take corrective action before more damage is done. Judaism survived the revolt against Rome because there were those that realized that the revolt was doomed to failure and an alternative course was needed.

 

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