Category Archives: Holidays

Anger, Grief and Consolation – Yom Kippur Memorial 2022/5783

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

What is the purpose of grief? Grief is a part of any life that has love. Continue reading →

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Freedom and Autonomy – Yom Kippur Morning 2022/5783

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

People talk a lot about freedom, from the Bible then to the Bible Belt today but liberty for whom, and liberty to do what? Continue reading →

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Isolation, Tribalism and Community – Yom Kippur Evening 2022/5783

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Even as we use technology to connect with any corner of the globe, we can feel more alone than ever. Continue reading →

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Personal Values, Public Responsibility – Rosh Hashana Morning 2022/5783

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

When should our values affect only personal choices, and when should we impose our values on the outside world? Continue reading →

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Violence and Safety – Rosh Hashana Evening 2022/5783

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

We face a crisis – a crisis in Humanist faith, a moral crisis – not just whether people are moral enough, but whether human morality itself is enough for our survival. Continue reading →

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Morality in Crisis – High Holidays 2022/5783

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

These High Holiday sermons were delivered at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in September-October/Tishrei 2022/5783. Video is available on this YouTube playlist. What do we do when it feels like the world is falling apart? Can Jewish … Continue reading →

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A Purim Newsletter 2022/5782

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

You may have thought your Jewish education was complete with knowing how to make latkes for Rosh Hashana…. 😉 Continue reading →

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The Many and the One – Yom Kippur Memorial 5782/2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This High Holiday sermon was delivered at Yom Kippur Memorial services at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in September/Tishrei 2021/5782. It was part of a series entitled “After Disaster.” Video of these High Holiday services and sermons is available here.  How can we wrap our minds around … Continue reading →

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The American House Divided – Yom Kippur Morning 5782/2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

This High Holiday sermon was delivered at Yom Kippur Morning services at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in September/Tishrei 2021/5782. It was part of a series entitled “After Disaster.” Video of these High Holiday services and sermons is available here.  In 2001, Rosh Hashana began just six … Continue reading →

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The Jewish House Divided – Yom Kippur Evening 5782/2021

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

 This High Holiday sermon was delivered at Yom Kippur Evening services at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation in September/Tishrei 2021/5782. It was part of a series entitled “After Disaster.” Video of these High Holiday services and sermons is available here.  Content warning: this Yom Kippur sermon will … Continue reading →

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