Straight From The Pulpit (And Heart)

The swelling tide of liberal politics against Israel and Jews is to the Jewish community a challenge unseen since the Second World War. Where did it come from? Where is it taking us? What can we do?

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Shemini Atzeret Yizkor 2025: The Remembered, The Studied and The Missed by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Civil Israeli political theory has strived to engage on questions and policies that 80% of the population would agree with 20% of the time...but has the time come to re-evaluate the equation?

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Solidarity Sunday October 5 2025: Rabbi Flanzraich at King Street Community Church by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Sukkot Day 1 2025: Like Cures Like by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur 2025: An Ocean of Truth by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Neilah 2025: A Rope for Hope by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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An classic 1990's movie sheds some light on this day

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What were the attackers thinking on October 7th 2023?

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What do we tell non-Jewish groups about our Synagogues?

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Consecutive years of heartache, insecurity and isolation have left the Jewish community despairing. But is this the whole reality?

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Shabbat Nitzavim 2025: Can You Be Married To The Same Person for 40 Years? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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On the occasion of the Shabbat recognizing our outgoing and incoming Board of Governors Rabbi Flanzraich reflects on how Jews live which comes to explain why we are the way we are.

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War is horrible and should be avoided at nearly all costs, but there are times when it is unavoidable. How does one morally fight?

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Shabbat Re'eh 2025: A (Very) Kosher Sermon by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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The late American Jewish comic strip writer Al Capp brought to life a character whose idea is deeply connected to an ancient event with an enduring - and current - message.

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Shabbat Mattot-Masa'ei 2025: Behold, A People by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Pinchas 2025: Promised Lands & Other Lessons by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Korach 2025: Jobs, Money, Blenders & You by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shelach 2025: By Cunning Shall Thee Wage War by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Beha'alotecha 2025: The Enemies We Talk About by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shavuot 2025: Letters From Heaven by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Behar B'hukotai 2025: A Lesson From a Difficult Week by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Beth Sholom Synagogue annually hosts the Peace of Mind program which brings combat stressed soldiers to Canada to complete their therapy as a unit. This week we welcomed our record 10th group. Every year we meet special men and this year was certainly no different. On Shabbat morning Rabbi Flanzraich delivers his thoughts to us and them.

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This past week the Jewish world celebrated 77 years of Jewish statehood and with it comes the question: what is Israel at 100? Join Rabbi Flanzraich in search for some answers.

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Shabbat VaYikra 2025: The Jewish Difference by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYakhel 2025: Heart or Mind? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ki Tissa 2025: Sooner or Later by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Mishpatim 2025: The Smallest Coffins Are The Heaviest by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Bo 2025: Same Person, Many Faces by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYehi 2024: And Kaddish For All by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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APOLOGIES: THE MISSING FINAL 5 MINUTES IS NOW HERE.

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Sermon Shabbat Hanukkah-Miketz 2024: Which Story is THE Story? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYeshev 2024: 2 Words for Hannunkah by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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The media is hell-bent on creating a cycle of fear, anger, worry and anxiety in us all. But does this distract us from what we really see?

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Shabbat Toldot 2024: So, How Was Israel? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Lech Lecha 2024: On Home and Homelands by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Bereshit 2024: Antisemitism's Strange Journey To Today by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Sukkot 2024: Zionism's Mission by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Sukkot 2024 #1: The Strangest Holiday by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Sukkot 2024 #2: Good Enough by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Kol Nidre 5785/2024: The Lesson In Your Starbuck's Cup by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Neilah Yom Kippur 5785/2024: Not Yet Yesterday, Not Yet Tomorrow by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur 5785/2024: The Machines Are Coming, But All Is Not Lost by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Kol Nidre 5785/2024 #2: Never Say It's Over by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rosh Hashanah 2024: The Lie Which Cannot Succeed by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Nitzavim-VaYelech 2024: Aim Higher, Fail Better by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Key Tavo 2024: Ideas, Ideologies and Beepers by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Re'ah 2024: Maslow's Triangle Turned Upside Down by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ekev 2024: Your Better Conversation by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Pinchas 2024: Moses's Great Fear by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Balak 2024: A Rush To Judgement by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Hukkat 2024: Is 80 the new 40? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Korach 2024: And To Dust You Shall Return... by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Naso 2024: Difficult Questions, Harder Answers by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat B'hukotai 2025: Truth and Messages by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat B'hukotai 2024: Moses And His iPad by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Behar 2024: Guard Thy Tongue by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Emor Yom Ha'tzmaut 2024: A Sling, A Rock and a Lesson by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Kedoshim- Hashoah 2024: Frasier, Tao and a Song by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Passover Yizkor 2024: Moral Imagination by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Day 7 2024: The Miracles You Need Are Everywhere by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Hol HaMoed Pesach 2024: A Song of Hope by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Day 1 2024: The Tale of Pavlik Morozov by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Metzora-Hagadol 2024: Beware of Leavened Bread by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Tazria 2024: Haredim, Pt. II by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shemini 2024: Haredim, Pt. 1 by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Tzav 2024: Where Is God by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYikra 2024: Questions by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Titzaveh 2024: What Kind of Man Will These Clothes Make? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Yitro 2024: What To Worship by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat B'shalach 2024: Miracle of Miracles by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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In a world of dilemmas...not all are equal

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Shabbat Shemot 2024: 3 Stories and a Headline by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYigash 2023: Messiah by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYishlach 2023: Mirror, Mirror by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ha'ye Sara 2023: Decision Time by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Vayera 2023: Of People, Angels and Danger by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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With Shir L'Shalom at the end, by our Ruach Singers a Capella Group.

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Shemini Atzaret Yizkor 2023: Yizkor With Israel by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Sukkot 2023: Moses, Buddha, Steve Jobs...and You? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur 2023: Happiness and Its Myths by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Kol Nidre 2 2023: Bill Gates's Jewish Lesson by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Kol Nidre 1 2023: The Water You Swim In by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shuvah 2023: You Are So Invited to My Bar Mitzvah by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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What happens is not determined but the product of fortune and fate. None more so than for the Jews. This morning we ask What If? about the Jews.

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Shabbat VaYelech 2023: 3 Rules by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Re'eh 2023: Lessons From The Middle by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shelach 2023: A Wall, A Dot and You by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shelach 2023: Which One Will You Listen To? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Nasso 2023: Too Much Of A Good Thing by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shavuot Yizkor 2023: Writing and Weariness by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat BaMidbar 2023: How Close Is Near? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Behar Behukotai 2023: Let's Get Real by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Yom Ha'atzmaut 2023: To Be Or Not To Be by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shemini 2023: Don't Laugh At Gwyneth by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Yizkor 2023: Say My Name by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Day 7 2023: Judaism's Best Message by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Chol HaMoed Pesach 2023: Unleavened Lessons by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Day 1 2023: Plagues and Lessons by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Tel Aviv, Netanya, Haifa, Jerusalem and the rest of the country is filled with protests. What is causing it and why?

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Shabbat Titzaveh 2023: You Are What You Are by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat T'rumah 2023: Synagogues by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Bo 2023: The Explainer by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Vaera 2023: What Am I Doing? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYigash 2022: Dream Away by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYeshev 2022: Don't Forget Dessert! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYishlach 2022: What Timna Teaches Us by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYetze 2022: The Israel You May Not Know by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Conversation with Maj. Rami Sherman: To Entebbe and Back! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Hol HaMoed Sukkot 2022: Are We There Yet? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Sermon for Shmini Atzaret Yizkor 2022: Unreconciled by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur Neilah (finale) 5783/2022: What Are You Afraid Of? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur Yizkor 5783 - Lurching Inside by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rosh HaShanah Day 2 2022: A Message To The Lonely by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rosh Hashana Day 1 2022: Good Was Bad But Bad Is Good by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Nitzavim 2022: What New Year? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ki Taytze 2022: More Than The Eye Can See by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shoftim 2022: The Future of Work by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Re'ah 2022: Life's Two Tragedies by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ekev 2022: What We Talk About When We Talk About... by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Devarim 2022: The Day After The Messiah Comes by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Mattot-Ma'asei 2022: Lapid's Test by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Pinchas 2022: Elijah ain't who you think he is by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Korach 2022: The Book and The Sword (In Memory of David Weiss HaLivni y"h) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shelach 2022: Roe v. Wade by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Beha'alotecha 2022: Guard Thy Tongue by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Naso 2022: Behold, A People by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat BaMidbar 2k22: A Trip or A Journey? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Behar 2022: The Meaning of Einstein's Picture by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Kedoshim 2022: Our Secret by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Acharei Mot 2022: Why This Country Is Different From All The Others by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Tzav 2022: How Do You Count Time? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYikra 2022: Simple Ingredients, Great Food by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Peekuday 2022: Solomon Not David (or: the world you don't want Putin to build) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYakhel 2022: Heavy Clouds and Putin by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Trumah 2022: Whoopi's Answer and Your Question by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Mishpatim 2022: Remember Me by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Yitro 2022: So You Think You're Free, Don't You? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Beshalach 2022: Let The Small Be Mighty by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Vaera 2022: Ain't No Magic Here by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Vaera 2022: The Devil (and more than a few of us) Wears Prada by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYishlach 2021: Tik Tok and a Hannukah Story (apologies for the delay) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shemot 2021: A Month in Israel And Something To Say by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYishlach 2021: You Are Unfinished by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Toledot 2022: Why I Can't Read Old Letters by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Hayei Sara 2021: Tell Me Where It Hurts by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYera 2021: Where The Streets Have Names by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Lech Lecha 2021: The Long and Winding Road by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Noach 2021: A Book of Questions (Full Track) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ha'azinu 2021: The Lesson of the Rock by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur 5782 - Who and What. Broken and Stronger. by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Nitzavim 2021: 9/11 and Jewish Memory by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rosh Hashana Day II 2021: Listen to Mike Tyson by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rosh HaShanah Day 1 2021: Be Not Silent by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Nitzavim 2021: Hold Tight. Let Go. by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Key Tavo 2021: Their Way/Our Way by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Key Taytzay 2021: Crying at the Movies by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Ekev 2021: Imagine by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Korach 2021: (Dis)Unity by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Shelach: Don't Lose Hope! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat BeHa'alotecha: What's It Gonna Be - Image or Character? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Naso: God Has Something To Say To You by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat BaMidbar: How To Talk About Israel When We Talk About Israel by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shavuot Day 1: Earth, Wind and Fire by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shavuot Yizkor 2021: Destination Unknown by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Behar-B'chukotai: The Lesson of Lessons by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Emor: Which Team Are You On? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Acharei Mot Kedoshim: Truth to Power by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Tazria Metzora: What You Find In The Small by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Yizkor: Wash, Rinse, Repeat by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Day 1: Maxwell House IS Good To The Last Drop by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat HaGadol: Why Puff Daddy Belongs At Your Seder by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYikra - Here We Go Again: Israeli Elections Round 4 (Gevalt) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Vayakhel/Pekuday: What We Talk About When We Talk About The Royals by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Terumah: How Supreme Are Israel's Courts? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Tetzaveh: Fill In The Blanks by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Terumah: What World We Live In by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Mishpatim: The Good Times Are Just Beginning by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Yitro: Religion's Real Lesson by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat BiShelach: We Don't Need Rabbis (so said the rabbi:) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Bo: Children with a Mission by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Vaera: 2 Boats and a Helicopter by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYechi: #VaccineNATION by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYigash: Elections! Hoping 4th Time Is A Charm by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Miketz 2020: It's Not About You by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Becoming Jewish Conversation w/ Danielle Crittenden Frum On Conversion, Judaism, Marriage, And Life by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Chanukah 2020: 8 Days? Not True! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYishlach 2020: 3 Stories, 1 Truth by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYetze 2020: What G-d Is Saying To You by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Toldot 2021: Great Jewish Athletes. Yes, Its True! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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A reflection on the passing of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, zt"l

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American elections are over but the fighting isnt.

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Shabbat Noach October 24 - I am I because I am I, and you are you because you are you by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Bereshit - October 17 2020 - Wristwatches, Suits, Ties, Business Class, Truth and Facts by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Sukkot 2020: Get Used To It by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yizkor Shemini Atzeret 2020 - Question or Statement: Get Well Soon, Mr. President? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yom Kippur 2020: Living With Failure, Growing With Failure by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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2 Sermons From Kol Nidre 2020: How We Got "Here" and Israeli Surprises by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Elton was right. And here's why...

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A series of 5 sermonettes.

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The modern world isn't all it's promised us to be...Judaism wasn't either. So why do we criticize religion and accept modernity?

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Shabbat Nitzavim - September 12 2020: No Low Hanging Fruit Here! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Seth Rogen versus Seth Rogen's own mother. Who will win?

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Rabbi Flanzraich on taking a little criticism to heart.

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Shabbat Shoftim August 22, 2020: Listen Jews by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Re'eh 2020 - Israel, UAE, Peace: What The Past Can Teach by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Ekev 2020 - Dimmed Fire, Bright Words (in memory of R. Adin Steinsaltz) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Key Tavo 2020: Why Remember Anything? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Hukat Balak 2020: Racism? Anti-Semitism? The Difference by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Korach 2020: Better A Descendent or A Disciple? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat VaYishlach 2020: Annexation? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Baha'lotecha 2020: What Outside Teaches About Inside by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shavuot 2020 Day I: Why Ice Cream Makes Everything Better by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Yizkor Shavuot 2020: When 'And' Is No More by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat BaMidbar 2020: Where Am I Going? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Behar Behukotai 2020: How We Learn, How We Change by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Lost is the scramble of COVID Rabbi Flanzraich looks at some news he was admittedly somewhat blinded to over these past week.

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As always, a situation creates winners and losers. Rabbi Flanzraich wonders with COVID-19 who have been the most significant losers?

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The Torah portion this morning brings us to the heights of the female/male love relationship...but is there more to love than just this?

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Shabbat Shemini 2020: What Does This All Mean? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Yizkor 2020: The Walls Have Come Down by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Day 7 2020: What Is Freedom's Real Price? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Hol HaMoed 2020: Back In Toronto and in Quarantine. Again! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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2nd Day Pesach 2020: Is It Better To Be An Adult Or A Child? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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The Rabbi's stay in Berlin had many lessons but perhaps none more important than this one.

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Shabbat Bo 2020: At The Crossroad! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Va'era 2020: What Is There To Be Afraid of? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rabbi Flanzraich is back from his Sabbatical and has some news on Europe, Jews and us.

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Join Rabbi Flanzraich and guest rabbi Zalman Rothschild as they discuss "My Favourite Jewish Idea"

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Rabbi Flanzraich takes a look at the past, present and a future suddenly unfriendly world to Jews.

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Shabbat Sukkot 2019: Things Parents Say by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea has a lesson about memory for us.

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In this 3rd reflection from Kol Nidre Rabbi Flanzraich asks why keep our prayers in Hebrew when so many Jews struggle to read it, let along understand it?

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Join Rabbi Flanzraich - with some help from poet Pablo Neruda - as we close the hour on this intense and special day.

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Join Rabbi Flanzraich on Yom Kippur morning for a tender - and heart aching - look at how to get to what really matters in life.

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Kol Nidre 2019: #1 "Lost & Found" #2 "The Choosing People" by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Our world is ubereats-ing its way to making your world as you wish it. But in building a world around effortless freedom are we losing something with it?

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Rabbi Flanzraich returns from Israel with the core questions facing Israel's voting public this September...questions worthy for us to think over too.

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Behaalotecha 2019 - Elections Israeli Style! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Naso 2019: How Strong Are You? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shavuot 2019 The Map Of Your Life by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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BaMidbar 2019 Wonderful? Painful? Family! by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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The world increasingly threatens free speech. Why should you care?

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Pittsburgh, Poway, Guns and Security...What do we do now?

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Rabbi Flanzraich went on a march in the desert...and here is what he found.

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Pesach 2019 - Courage and Hope by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Rabbi Flanzraich stepped into a Twitter-storm....and he shares the tale of it all.

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Rabbi Flanzraich asks the question: Why is the Torah and Jewish tradition filled with the stories of giants being slain?

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Packing your bags? Ever wonder why we wish, plan and desire travel...but in the end wonder why our expectations are seldom what we find when we get there? Don't blame Trip Advisor. Look elsewhere!

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Even Jewish tradition isn't quite sure what we are celebrating when we light our candles...join Rabbi Flanzraich as we explore the question and - yes, surprising for a rabbi- some answers too!

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Rabbi Flanzraich is back from Germany with some lessons for our country and our lives.

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Pittsburgh shatters the quiet of Jewish life in North America and Rabbi Flanzraich asks what are Jews do to now....

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The state of Muslim and Jewish affairs is not only bad but dangerous. Dangerous to not only Jews and Muslims but also to Judaism and Islam. Join our conversation as we explore this...

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SBS Lech Lecha 2018 - Is Religion Truth or Fact? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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As the day of Yom Kippur wanes and the sun sets tradition tells us that there are gates that are held open for a few moments more...

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History records that there was only one Einstein. Had he not lived it is suspect if anyone would have seen what he saw. This Yizkor we ask - what exactly did he see?

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The search for a wellspring of love has found its source.

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Yom Kippur begins with an essential question - what will you believe? And what do you trust?

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There are 3 dimensions to the world Jews live in...and Rabbi Flanzraich explores why this leads us into Synagogues.

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The question of this year call us - we see it in the world that is tipping away from one thing towards another way of governing...

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The Israeli series is a phenomena in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Rabbi Flanzraich wonders why the people who live the conflict daily are drawn to the show?

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The cycle of how things come to market ask us a question - do we own things or do our things own us?

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Is Heaven real? And if it is what does Judaism say about where it might be found...tune in!

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Forest Hill Collegiate Institute takes down an Israel flag and we are asked what does it take to be a good neighbor to one another?

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Shabbat Itanu 2018 Making Every Me A Part Of The We by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Shabbat Kedoshim - How Do You Live In A Dangerous World? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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Pesach Yizkor 2018 - Why Can't I Just Forget? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich