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March 18, 2014
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Homecoming Sermon: “I am a Beth Mordecai Jew” – Responding to the Command to Be Jewish

Rabbi Ari Saks *Sermon for Shabbat Zahor/Parashat Tzav – March 15, 2016 Beth Mordecai Homecoming Weekend  In 2002, Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl was brutally murdered by militants in Pakistan. In addition to the sadness and pain felt in hearing the first reports of his murder, there was also a hint of hope, a taste of truth because with his last three words Daniel Pearl spoke a prideful and confident claim that resonates through eternity: I am Jewish. In the years since his death this confident claim of Jewish identity, of saying proudly I am Jewish, has unified the Jewish people to the point that, despite our many and vast differences, 94% of us in America say that we are proud to be Jewish according[...]

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March 14, 2014
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Parashat Tzav (צו) — The Always Burning Flame

Parashat Tzav (צו) Triennial I (2014/5774):  The Always Burning Flame Fire is often used as a metaphor for motivation, as in the phrase "to have a burning passion." Also, like motivation, fire is a limited resource that can only burn when it has enough fuel. Yet, our Torah portion today speaks of an "always burning flame" upon the altar that seemingly does not need to be renewed. Is it possible that like this burning flame, our own passion and motivation can be constant WITHOUT the need for refuel? Check out the class to find out!

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