Shabbat Sermon by Rabbi Dara Frimmer January 23, 2026 In Parashat Bo, we linger over Pharaoh’s startling final request: “Bless me, too.” Drawing on classical commentators and surprising midrashim, this…
In this sermon on Parashat Shemot, Rabbi Dara Frimmer reflects on how to resist unjust power without becoming oppressive ourselves. She contrasts the quiet, life-saving resistance of the midwives Shifra…
Yom Kippur Mincha 5786 by Rabbi Dara Frimmer This Yom Kippur Mincha sermon begins with the story of a broken butterfly chrysalis and connects it to Jonah’s grief over the…
Shabbat Sermon by Rabbi Dara Frimmer Rabbi Dara gave a moving sermon that reflects on the power of solidarity, the strength in community, and the deeply personal connections we make…
Parashat Va’era 2025 Rabbi Dara Frimmer delivered a powerful sermon, Getting Proximate (Even) Without a Plan, exploring leadership, empathy, and resilience in uncertain times. Drawing on the story of Moses…
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 5785: When faced with the end of the world, we could be cynical and despair. We could give up. We could abandon societal norms and expectations.…
This year, it matters how you choose to live your Jewish life. It matters to our family, here and in Israel, it matters to our non-Jewish neighbors, our fellow Angelinos…
The pathway forward is not about expulsion or eradication. It’s about living together and finding a particular kind of holiness in co-existence. A holiness that is human-centered and sustainable, and…
Friday Night Shabbat Services in Honor of Pride Month