Tag: ReformJudaism
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Exploring Faith and Autonomy
My Interview on Bordering On Belief I recently had the lovely opportunity to sit down for a deep dive into the heart of Reform Judaism with the Bordering On Belief podcast. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values that guide my work and my faith, particularly the idea of “informed autonomy” (the…
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That Verse in Deuteronomy: Reclaiming a Torah of Pride, Not Pain
A single verse in this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tetzei, has been used for centuries to exclude and shame transgender and queer people. But is that what the Torah truly intends? In this Pride Shabbat sermon, Rabbi Adrian Schell explores our tradition as a vast, ancient house we inherit—a place of beautiful, light-filled rooms, but…
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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…
