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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

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“I fear that we are losing the soul of the Reform movement,” said Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch at the opening of Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, a two-day conference gathering more than 300 […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Stumbling Over One Another

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Leviticus spells out what may happen if we act unjustly — in shocking detail, says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. And with disconcerting prescience, it predicts the survivors “shall stumble over one […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Israel at 75!

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“We’ve made it to 75!” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch on Israel’s 75th Independence Day. “The Jewish state is our supreme accomplishment and the demographic center of the Jewish world. It […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Wisdom Tooth Wisdom

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Rabbi Ammi Hirsch struggles to understand how his dental plan could deny his claim. “Try putting yourself in another’s shoes — or the dentist’s chair,” he suggests.Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Hurtling Toward the Abyss

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“This will be the most painful sermon of my career,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch as he addresses the crisis in Israel. “Something fundamental is at stake. It is not only […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Force of Habit

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“The purpose of the Tabernacle was to promote the high and noble ideal of God,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. But the Torah focuses on the minute details of its construction. […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Deep Purple

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Israeli archaeologists recently made a remarkable find: textile scraps containing the brilliant color of purple mentioned in this week’s parashah. “Imagine being invited to Solomon’s court and peeking into his […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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When Hope and History Rhyme

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The crossing at the Red Sea was the moment everything changed. “Every Jew must consider themselves as if they were slaves in Egypt,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch, recalling our synagogue’s […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Curious Case of George Santos

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“Congressman George Santos is young and articulate, has an amazing resume — and is a proud American Jew. There’s just one problem: none of it is true…” says Rabbi Ammi […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Seasonal Moods 12:13

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Prompted by this melancholy season to ponder the passage of time, our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch shares a connection that Jewish tradition draws between Jacob and Hanukkah. “We never know how […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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A Tale of Two Elections

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“I have never shied away from engaging the political process,” said Rabbi Ammi Hirsch on the recent elections in the U.S. and Israel. Pointing out the need to constantly cultivate […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Some Thoughts on Organic Chemistry

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This week’s parashah describes the construction of the Tower of Babel, and the scattering of all the peoples of the earth. Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch presents differing interpretations of the tower […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Lessons On Leadership

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In the aftermath of the Golden Calf, God swore to destroy the Israelites. “It was Moses alone who saved them,” says Rabbi Ammi Hirsch. “Leadership is about taking responsibility for […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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For the Right to be Different

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“The willingness to be different is integral to Judaism,” reflects Rabbi Ammi Hirsch on Yom Kippur. “Our different historical experiences led to our unique sensitivity to injustice and cruelty and […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Maybe

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“What can one person do to impact on the many challenges facing our world?” asks Rabbi Ammi Hirsch on Erev Yom Kippur, reflecting on the war in Ukraine and our […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The American Campus and the Jews

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On Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch addresses the proliferation of antisemitism on college campuses across America: “Antisemitism — even when it calls itself anti-Zionism — is a stain on the […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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On the Demise of Roe v. Wade

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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch consoled: “To live in a democracy is to be defeated often. The pendulum swings from victory […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Welcoming the Israel National Defense College

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Welcoming elite officers from the Israel National Defense College, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discussed the importance of supporting Israel amid “the steadily rising temperature of Jew-hatred.” He said: “Israel has restored […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Massacre in Uvalde

1y ago

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“The fundamental religious principle is the sanctity of life,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Every other religious principle flows from this foundational truth. No right is absolute. Your right to purchase […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Official Trailer: In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch 1:20

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Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by politics and untethered by party lines, Ammi and his […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Before Our Refugee Relief Mission To Poland

1y ago

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On the eve of our mission to Poland and the Ukrainian border, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch spoke about why it’s so important to bear witness and bring immediate material and emotional […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Tel Aviv Terror

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“Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine should be a clarifying moment for Jews, but also for the Western world,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch in the wake of yet another terrorist attack […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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To Be Alone: Between Israel and Ukraine

1y ago

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“For weeks, we’ve watched the Russian military mauling millions of innocent civilians. I am inexpressibly frustrated by simply watching,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “For this reason, our president Steven Silverstein […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Invasion of Ukraine

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“We thought that the days of authoritarian strongmen bestriding the narrow world like a Colossus were over,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch as Russian troops bore down on Ukraine’s capital. “Now […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Golda (Mirren) Meir

1+ y ago

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“Passions have been ignited because Hellen Mirren will play Golda Meir in an upcoming movie. If a gentile cannot play a Jew, can a Jew play a gentile?” asks Rabbi […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Whoop(s)i

1+ y ago

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“Whoopi Goldberg said some truly offensive and ignorant things, but she apologized immediately and sincerely,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Repentance, forgiveness and atonement are central concepts in Judaism. And this […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Four Comments on Colleyville

1+ y ago

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“Why a synagogue? Why Jews?” asks Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch in the wake of the standoff at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. “To fight effectively against antisemitism, it is not […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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In The Dark 11:09

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“Trying to figure out what the world will look like tomorrow — let alone three months from now — is a monumental and deeply frustrating and draining task,” says Rabbi […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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A Winter’s Poem

1+ y ago

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“Rabbi Ammi Hirsch’s special holiday homily.”Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Where is the Cream Cheese?

1+ y ago

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“We take for granted so much about life. Most of us do not give a passing thought to deprivation. Practically none of us thinks about whether we can put food on […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Omicron

1+ y ago

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“Here we are again: another vile, virulent, vexing variant,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. In this week’s parasha, “Joseph didn’t ask, ‘Why did God create pestilence?’ He figured out how to […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Unraveling of American Zionism?

1+ y ago

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“Last week, The New York Times Magazine reported on ‘The Unraveling of American Zionism,’” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Our Reform institutions have an opportunity — and an obligation — to […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Two Models of Succession

1+ y ago

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“There are two models of succession portrayed in the Torah and haftarah portions of the week,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Abraham took his time and built his succession plan carefully. […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Between Tikkun Olam and Klal Yisrael

1+ y ago

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“Tikkun olam — repairing the world — is an outgrowth and an expression of Judaism itself,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “But sometimes it seems to be the only value Reform […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Aging Out

1+ y ago

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“At some point, everyone reaches an age when they hand over the fight to the next generation,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. Which makes Abraham’s story in this week’s parasha all […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Ecclesiastes on Sukkot 12:08

1+ y ago12:08

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On our most joyous festival, “Jewish tradition encourages us to study the Book of Ecclesiastes, who writes, “Everything is futile: utter futility,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. He asks: “Why, of […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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What is Going On in our Schools? 48:18

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“What is going on in our schools? The task of the best educational institutions is not to tell students what to think, but to give them the tools how to […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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La-Z-Boy Jews 32:30

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“Were the Ten Lost Tribes truly lost, or were they destroyed?” wonders Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch on Erev Yom Kippur. “For some, exile is coerced. Others just drift away from our […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Reflections On Antisemitism 59:04

2y ago59:04

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“If there is one lesson to absorb from the Holocaust, it is that when someone proclaims an intention to exterminate the Jews, believe them,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, recalling a […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Hosting the Israel National Defense College 24:14

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Welcoming officers from the Israel National Defense College for a special Kabbalat Shabbat, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch spoke about the miracle of Israel’s existence. “Zionism is about empowerment: to rewrite the […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Uncertainty of Our Times 15:14

2y ago15:14

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“In this week’s Torah portion, Moses endured yet another rebellion. Challenge Moses all you want, but it’s hard to comprehend the constant refrain of ‘Let’s go back to Egypt,’” says […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Big Lie 16:37

2y ago16:37

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Commenting on the Torah portion, wherein 10 of the 12 tribal leaders sowed panic in the community, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch emphasized: “At first the scouts spoke the truth. Master liars […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Fracturing of Liberal Judaism 27:30

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“We are witnessing the fracturing of liberal Judaism along the same fissures as a century ago – our sense of Jewish identity,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Do we belong to […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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A Tragic Week of War: Five Comments 24:57

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“I mourn the loss of life already inflicted, and lament the many further tragedies that will befall both Israelis and Palestinians in the days ahead,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Every […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Pain of Others 16:03

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“This week’s Torah portion contains one of the most profound passages in the history of civilization,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: “‘You shall proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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George Floyd and the Slow Progress Toward Justice 19:15

2y ago19:15

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“It is gratifying that justice was served, but it is not full justice. Nothing can restore what was taken,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “The most important result of the brutality […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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The Things That Count 10:41

2y ago10:41

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“Passover reflects and embodies the idea of liberation, while Shavuot reflects and embodies the idea of responsibility. The festivals are inseparable,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Every day of counting the […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Then and Now 14:02

2y ago14:02

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“Discoveries related to our ancestors reduce me to mushy emotional slop,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch following new archeological findings in Israel this week. “To look at these ancient Jewish artifacts […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Conversion in Israel: Three Comments 22:12

2+ y ago22:12

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Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch praised Israel’s Supreme Court for its landmark ruling this week requiring that people who converted to Judaism in Israel under the auspices of Reform and Conservative rabbis […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Deliverance 12:38

2+ y ago12:38

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“The Bible offers two models of salvation,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, “the Exodus and Purim. Judaism’s approach to history assumes that as the eras unfold divine intervention becomes less prominent […]Από τον Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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