West End Synagogue Divrei Torah: Recent Episodes

Rabbi Joshua Kullock

Rabbi Joshua Kullock, of West End Synagogue in Nashville, Tennessee, offers insights into the weekly Torah portion.

What should we do when the majority is misbehaving?

Unbalanced identities and the upcoming US elections

What should we do when facing a stressful situation?

Let's talk about freedom

In praise of running

Rabbinic astronomy and the greatness of being small.

Looking at the world from a different perspective

The Tipping Point

Fleabag

Why do we begin every year by celebrating the harvesting season?

The best Airbnb review ever

How can we fight antisemitism in our days?

Is it a happy day? Is it a sad day? Is it about Rabbi Akiva? Is it about Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai? This is the story of the ongoing transformation of a very special day in the Jewish calendar.

On our distress regarding visiting the sick and the reality of death and on how the Messiah is waiting for us as we overcome our deepest fears.