Sermons

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BAR MITZVAH ON SHABBAT PARASHAT EKEV ON BERACHOT

by Rabbi Yaakov Grunewald

David, Today, as you stand before us, having beautifully recited the teachings and blessings, it’s imperative to deeply understand their significance. The Berachot, the blessings which our wise rabbis have crafted, serve not just as mere recitations but as powerful reminders of the divine interwoven into our everyday lives. From the foundational “Birkat Hamazon”, the […]

CONVERSION IN THE COMMUNITY IN 1985

by Rabbi Yaakov Grunewald

Today, we stand at a significant juncture in our communal history. We gather to celebrate an extraordinary event, a rare opportunity we seldom experience – the first conversion in our community’s forty-year existence. This week, two individuals, after a long, winding journey filled with obstacles and uncertainties, have chosen to join our Jewish faith. Their […]