Tag Archives: Humanistic Judaism

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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Five Jewish Questions – High Holidays 2020/5781

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

We are told that asking questions, and answering questions with questions, is very Jewish. What must we ask and answer today, now, in this moment? Continue reading →

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Shabbat Alone and Together

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Jewish tradition says, “do not separate yourself from the community,” but it also says, “choose life!” Continue reading →

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Old Challenges Anew – What Can We Do (Yom Kippur 5780/2019)

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Don’t do nothing just because you can’t do everything! Continue reading →

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Old Challenges Anew – Jewish Future (Yom Kippur 5780/2019)

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Is the kiddush cup half-empty and draining, or half-full and rising? Continue reading →

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Yaakov Malkin – A Tribute

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Rabbi Adam Chalom

Many parents have only a few children. A great teacher has many children, because the teacher’s students become teachers themselves, sharing wisdom even wider. Continue reading →

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