Tag: InterfaithDialogue
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Have You Only One Blessing?
Reflecting on a recent visit to a Buddhist temple and the narrative of Parashat Toldot, I explore the tension between spiritual scarcity and abundance. While the story of Jacob and Esau suggests a finite amount of blessing—where one brother’s gain is the other’s loss—a progressive theology reminds us that an Infinite God cannot run out…
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The Holiness of Showing Up: A Shabbat Sermon on Nearness and Connection
In this special interfaith Shabbat sermon for Parashat Vayikra, Rabbi Adrian M. Schell reflects on the meaning of korban, often translated as “sacrifice”, and its deeper message of karov, nearness. What does it mean to truly draw close to one another, especially when it’s not easy? And how can small, quiet moments become sacred offerings…
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What About Hope?
In a world that often feels divided and overwhelming, I explore in my Erev Rosh HaShanah Sermon the timeless question: What about hope? Through personal stories, Jewish wisdom, and reflection, I hope to challenge you to reclaim hope not through grand gestures but through everyday acts of kindness, community, and love. Join Rabbi Adrian M.…
