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YOU ARE SERVED & YOU WILL SERVE OTHERS
Rabbi Dara Frimmer – Kol Nidre Sermon 5780 – Rabbi Frimmer invites the community of Isaiah to build a Jewish home at the intersection of obligation and choice.
TESHUVA: A STORY OF RETURN
Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles – Rosh Hashana Day 2 Sermon 5780: Rabbi Zoe shares the story of her father’s 100-edition print “Abraham”. An art dealer took the edition to Europe to sell, and disappeared. 47 years later, after the art dealer’s death, his children found 87 “Abraham” prints in their attic and decide to correct one of their father’s transgressions.
IT’S TIME TO TAKE BACK AUTHORSHIP OF OUR STORY
Rabbi Dara Frimmer – Rosh Hashana Day Sermon 5780: Noting historic tensions for the Jews as they move between strength and vulnerability, Rabbi Frimmer explores topics of antisemitism and immigration. “We are not stuck in a story of hate. We are the authors of the most ancient and inspiring story of liberation. A story that reminds us that transformation is possible. That slaves can become liberators. That weakness is a touchpoint for strength.”
CLOAKS OF SKIN, CLOAKS OF LIGHT: TWO WAYS OF SEEING EACH OTHER
Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles – Ereve Rosh Hashana Sermon 5780: We know about the Evil Eye, but could we exercise its antidote, the Good Eye, to change the way we see others and ourselves?
YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED: ISAIAH CLERGY RESPOND TO HIGH HOLY DAYS QUESTIONS
From culinary queries to the serious work of forgiveness, Isaiah’s clergy team answer your questions as we prepare for the start of the High Holy Days.
AN INSIDER’S LOOK: HOW DO RABBIS PREP AND WRITE HIGH HOLIDAY SERMONS?
Rabbis Frimmer and Klein Miles discuss the process of preparing to write High Holiday Sermons. Where do the ideas come from? When do you start to write? What do you think the audience wants to hear? The pressure is on as the days count down to Rosh Hashanah!
YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR: A SERVICE OF MEMORY AND MEANING
Isaiah clergy explore the themes, music and practice of Yizkor. What is this mysterious memorial service embedded in Yom Kippur between mincha and ne’ilah? How does Isaiah approach the opligation to remember?
THE SOUNDS OF HIGH HOLY DAYS: TRADITION, INNOVATION, COMFORT AND DISRUPTION
Temple Isaiah’s clergy reflect on the musical traditions and selections of the High Holy Days, and in particular, the choices we make for Temple Isaiah. Which melodies make our members feel comfortable? Which ones create spiritual disruption? Get the insider’s look at preparing and selectin the sounds of the season.
For member of Isaiah: Consider joining one of our many High Holy Day choirs (adult and children) or the newly-created Guitar Squad!
THE BOOK OF LIFE VS. THE BOOKS ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE
So, take a look: What books are on *your* nightstand? Which one might be the perfect fit for the month of Elul as we prepare to enter a season of reflection and renewal? Choose one today and let us know what you’re reading!
Book 1: We Killed: Women in Comedy
Book 2: This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared
Book 3: Antisemitism: Here and Now
THE ELUL INVITATION: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
Rabbis Frimmer, Klein Miles, Cohen, and Cantor Coyot discuss the Jewish tradition’s commitment to spiritual preparation in advance of the New Year. Isaiah clergy offers personal anecdotes and practical suggestions for congregants of all ages, including book recommendations, conversation starters, the use of rituals like shofar and mikvah, and reviewing your calendar from the past year.
The month of Elul begins September 1. For more ideas on how to prepare, please contact any of the Isaiah clergy. Shana Tova!