Welcome to our library of Jewish thought! At every Shabbat and holiday service, our clergy present sermons that teach the values of Judaism and respond to the questions and complexities of Jewish religious and secular life. We have compiled an archive of the most recent sermons here on our website. Take a moment to add a bit of Torah to your busy day. We invite you to read a sermon you've missed, or take a second look at one of your favorites.
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You Never Graduate - 8/20/2010
Read Rabbi Dan's Shabbat Sermon on the importance of criticism - how we are commanded to not only learn from our mistakes but also not to be blind to them.
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Why Are They Throwing Fastballs At My Head? The Codes of Baseball & Jewish Life Learn'm or Learn to Duck - 7/23/2010
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz explores the unwritten codes of baseball and those of Judaism as they relate to the v'ahavtah found in this week's Torah portion.
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There is No Jewish Pope - 7/16/2010
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz examines Tisha B'av and the current infighting amongst Jews in Israel and the diaspora as it relates to the Rotem Conversion Bill.
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Frustration and Why Jews have long noses - 6/18/2010
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz - Dvar Torah on Parshat Hukkat. Looks at the lesson of how Moses handles his frustration with the children of Israel.
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Tikkun Le'l Shavuot 5770 - 5/19/2010
Temple Judea members share their stories of Jewish identity.
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What does the Seder mean to you? - 3/25/2010
Post your answer to this annual question. Click on the link below and add your answer to those of our Rabbis and congregation in the comments box.
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US/Israel Relations: Three Rabbi reflect on the events of the past two weeks - 3/19/2010
Rabbi Goor, Moskovitz and Wissot share their thoughts on the current state of US/Israel relations and the way forward. These remarks were shared at a Shabbat Service - followed by discussion with the congregation. We welcome your own reactions and comments in the comment section. Click the link.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JOY AND HAPPINESS - 2/19/2010
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. A sermon for Purim about Joy and Happiness.
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You be the Rabbi - 2/01/2010
Last night I was the guest of a havurah where I presented real world scenarios that i have encountered in my rabbinate. I presented these to the group and asked them to role play the Rabbi and respond. How would you have handled these situations if you were the rabbi?
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What's in a name? - 1/08/2010
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Dvar Torah (in outline form) on Pashat Sh'mot Exodus Chapter 1 - 6:1.
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YOU MEANT IT FOR BAD BUT GOD MEANT IT FOR GOOD - 12/25/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Dvar Torah on Parshat V'yigash (in Outline Form) Genesis 44:18-47:27
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WHEN THE LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT, GOES OUT - 12/04/2009
Story by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz for the final Tot Shabbat at the Tarzana Campus Sanctaury
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Jewish State - Jewish Values - 9/29/2009
Rabbi Don Goor - Yom Kippur 5770 sermon on the modern state of Israel and the challenges it faces. Delivered at Temple Judea Tarzana Campus Yom Kippur Day.
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Shame on Jews - 9/28/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz High Holy Days 5770 sermon about the shame brought upon the Jewish community by fellow Jews in 2009.
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Jewish Mission and Jonah - 9/29/2009
Rabbi Karen Bender Yom Kippur 5770 Sermon about Shlichut, Jonah and our Jewish mission in life.
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Change - 9/20/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz discusses the radical change we have experienced this past year as a nation and as individuals. Second Day Rosh Hashanah Sermon Temple Judea Tarzana Campus.
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The Synagogue of Yesterday is not the Synagogue of Tomorrow - 9/18/2009
Rabbi Don Goor Rosh Hashanah 5770 Sermon about synagogue and Judaism in the 21st Century. Tarzana & West Campuses.
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God & Faith - 9/18/2009
Rabbi Karen Bender speaks about God and faith in the Jewish tradition. Temple Judea West Campus, Erev Rosh Hashanah 5770
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Free to Be The Jew in Me - 7/03/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz on the impact of American Freedom on American Jews and Judaism.
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Twittering Torah - 6/19/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz discusses the implications for Twitter on the Jewish process of questioning and study.
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Images of Israel - 5/01/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz discusses 2 iconic images of Israel and the cover of the May 1, 2009 issue of the Los Angeles Jewish Journal. A sermon reflecting on Israel's 61st birthday.
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How To Not Be Depressed in a Depression - 2/28/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz talks about the Hebrew month of Adar and its commandment to increase joy and happiness in light of our economic situation.
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15 Minutes to Impact... Never Again - 1/02/2009
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz speaks out about the conflict in Gaza and the threats to Israel's existence.
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Legacy - Tarzana the Promised Land - 10/10/2008
Rabbi Don Goor's High Holy Day sermon on building a mishkan(a holy place) and the Temple Judea Legacy campaign.
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Siblings - 10/09/2008
Rabbi Karen Bender's Yom Kippur sermon on siblings and the Jewish values of family relationships
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"Who is Rich?" - 10/09/2008
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz' Kol Nidrei sermon about the current economic crsis and how as Jews we are commanded to act and respond.
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-Isms - 10/01/2008
Rabbi Karen Bender examines Ageism, Sexism, Racisim and Heterosexualism from the Jewish perspective.
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Who Will Live and Who Will Die? The Power to Decide is in Our Hands - 10/01/2008
Rabbi Don Goor, High Holy Day sermon on Health Care in America and the Jewish perspective.
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Eat and Be Satisfied - 9/30/2008
Rosh Hashanah Sermon from Rabbi Dan Moskovitz on addiction, compulsive behavior and hearing God's voice.
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Going for the Bronze! - 8/15/2008
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz talks about the significance of the number three in Jewish tradition.
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Blessed is the Match - 10/26/2007
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz talks about the divergent lessons learned from fire and the symbolisim of fire in Jewish tradition.
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Rabbinic Leftovers - 10/05/2007
View a video of the Rabbinic Leftovers Shabbat Service as our Rabbis share those words that did not make it into their High Holy Day sermons. Also enjoy the beautiful music of our Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot and our very talented CITs (Cantors in Training). Click on the READ MORE link below to view the video of the service.
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Yizkor Talk - 9/25/2007
Rabbi Don Goor compossed the following Yizkor Talk that was deleievered at both Tarzana and West Campus
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How To Cure a Fanatic - 9/24/2007
High Holy Day Sermon delivered by Rabbi Don Goor of Temple Judea (Tarzana & West Hills, CA). Rabbi Goor addresses the issue of fanatasism and the importance of hearing the other's point of view. Click on the READ MORE link below for video and full text of this sermon.
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The Earth is the Lord's - 9/22/2007
High Holy Day Sermon delivered by Rabbi Don Goor of Temple Judea (Tarzana & West Hills, CA) speaks about the climate crisis and a Jewish responsibility to be caretakers of the earth and its natural resoruces. Click on the READ MORE link below for video and full text of this sermon.
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Aging Jewishly - 9/23/2007
High Holy Day Sermon delivered by Rabbi Karen Bender of Temple Judea (Tarzana & West Hills, CA) about the blessing and meaning of aging from the persepctive of Jewish tradition. Click on the READ MORE link below for video and full text of this sermon.
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Moral Dilemma, The Aggressive Impulse and Peace - 9/23/2007
High Holy Day Sermon delivered by Rabbi Karen Bender of Temple Judea (Tarzana & West Hills, CA) about the Iraq War, our aggressive impulses as human beings and the Jewish imperative to seek peace and pursue it. Click on the READ MORE link below for video and full text of this sermon.
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Success-ism - 9/22/2007
High Holy Day Sermon delivered by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Judea (Tarzana & West Hills, CA) speaks about the loss of childhood and the subsequent pressure placed on children and families to suceed and to fill each available moment of every day in the pursuit of happiness. Click on the READ MORE link below for video and full text of this sermon.
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God Talk - 9/23/2007
A Second Day Rosh Hashanah sermon delivered by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. A conversation about God and four fundamental questions.
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iTorah - 6/29/2007
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz discuss the release of the iPhone and its implications for modern Jewish life.
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National Anthem - 6/26/2007
Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot sings the Nathional Anthem at Pac Bell Park (now SBC Park) in San Francisco 2/5/2004
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TO LIFE! - 1/19/2007
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz talks about the message and lessons we must learn from the death of our young friends.
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Providing Hope - 1/05/2007
Rabbi Don Goor reflects on lessons learned from his recent mission to Ethiopia.
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WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR? - 12/30/2006
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz reflects on the Time Magazine Person of the Year for 2006 and our own personal influences/role models.
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FIFTY FOUR HOURS IN THE HOLIEST OF LANDS - 10/03/2006
Rabbi Karen Bender High HolyDay Sermon 5767. Podcast available on iTunes search Temple Judea
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THE WORLD NEEDS THE JEWS - 10/03/2006
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz High Holy Day Sermon 5767. Podcast available on iTunes search Temple Judea
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THE AUDACITY OF HOPE - 10/03/2006
Rabbi Don Goor, High Holy Day Sermon 5767. Podcast available on iTunes search Temple Judea
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LIVING WITH FEAR IN A WORLD FILLED WITH FEAR - 10/03/2006
Rabbi Bruce Raff, High Holy Day Sermon 5767. Podcast available on iTunes search Temple Judea
YIZKOR DRASH 5767 - 10/02/2006
Rabbi Karen Bender Yizkor Drash (podcast and video soon available)
What Kind of Society Should We Have? - 3/30/2006
A sermon by Rabbi Don Goor on immigration in America as an 'I-Thou' issue
What if...? - 1/06/2006
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz reflects on the Talmudic principle of saving a life and thereby saving the entire world. A sermon about the difference one person can make in the lives of others.
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Measure Twice and Cut Once - 11/04/2005
Rabbi Moskovitz speaks about the meaning of Mitzvah Day and the work of Tikkun Olam.
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Rabbinic Leftovers - 10/29/2005
Sermons and music you didn't hear at the High Holy Days from our Rabbis and Cantor
Rosa Parks’ Bus - 10/28/2005
Rabbi Karen Bender, Rabbinic Leftover's sermon on Rosa Parks and how we each have a bus.
To Everything There Is A Beginning - 10/21/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz on Parshat B'reysheit and what it really means to be, The People of the Book.
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Let Justice Well Up as the Waters - 10/14/2005
Rabbi Don Goor, High Holy Day Sermon 5766: Tikkun Olam requires more than a bandaid, it takes real, long lasting repair.
Empathy - 10/13/2005
High Holy Day 5766 Sermon by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz on Empathy and how as Jews it informs our world view and relationship with others.
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The Loving Stranger Who Dwells Among Us - 10/13/2005
Rabbi Karen Bender's High Holy Day sermon on welcoming the non-Jew into our community.
Teach Them Well - 10/12/2005
Rabbi Bruce Raff, High Holy Day sermon on the lessons learned from being and becoming an adult.
Shanah Tovah - 10/04/2005
Rabbi Don Goor's welcome remarks for Rosh Hashanah
Mishebeyrach - 10/03/2005
Cantor Alison Wissot and the Temple Judea Choir singing Mishebeyrach at Rosh Hashanah services 5766
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Shalom Rav - 10/03/2005
Cantor Wissot and Soloist Lauren Furman sing Shalom Rav as part of the Rosh Hashanah service.
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What would you die for? What do you live for? - 10/03/2005
Rosh Hashanah 5766 D'var Torah on Parshat Vayera and the Binding of Isaac, by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
Where Was God, Where Is Man? - 9/02/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, questions raised by the natural and human disaster that has occured in the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. A Sermon and Text Study
Color Wars - 8/05/2005
Rabbi Don Goor discusses the Dissengagement and the tensions it has created in Israel.
Tell The Story - 7/29/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz examines Parshat D'varim and its important lessons of our collective family story.
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The Three People You Meet When You Go To Israel - 7/22/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, shares his reflections and observations upon his recent return from study in Israel.
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Memorial Day - 5/27/2005
Rabbi Don Goor reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day in the United States
How to Eat a Hot Dog on Matzah - 4/15/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Shabbat sermon on the importance of passover for Reform Jews.
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If These Walls Could Talk - 4/08/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Shabbat Fusion D'var Torah on Parshat Tazria and the peculiar verse in the Torah that explains that a house can be infected with a skin disease.
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Building a Temple Builds Community - 2/11/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Drash on Parsha Terumah and its message of Tzedakkah on the eve of Super Sunday
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Shamor v' Zachor (Protect and Remember) - 1/28/2005
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, sermon commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
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MERRY CHRISTMAHANUKAWANZAKAH - 12/17/2004
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz explores the blending of winter holidays together and how that trend impacts Jewish identity.
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Why Do Jews Vote - 10/28/2004
Rabbi Don Goor, on the Jewish vote and it historical impact on American democracy.
I am the violin - 9/29/2004
Rabbi Karen Bender - Yizkor Talk 5765
A Mountain and a Boat - 9/29/2004
Rabbi Karen Bender - High Holy Day Sermon 5765
Where Jews Find Community - 9/27/2004
Rabbi Bruce Raff - High Holy Day Sermon 5765
Year of Shabbat - 9/27/2004
Rabbi Don Goor - High Holy Day Sermon 5765
The Stirring of Memories - 9/27/2004
Rabbi Don Goor - Yizkor Talk 5765
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Fear, Curiosity, Courage and Hope - 9/27/2004
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz - High Holy Day Sermon 5765
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The Greatest Generation - 5/28/2004
On Shabbat Naso, Rabbi Moskovitz speaks about the connection of the World War II generation and the Dor B'Midbar, the Generation of the Desert in this week's Parsha.
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In The Big Inning - 3/12/2004
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz shares a D'var Torah on Parshat Ki Tisa viewed through the lens and insights of baseball.
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Passionate About The Passion - 2/27/2004
Rabbi Moskovitz shares his reaction to Mel Gibson's film, The Passion of Christ
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The Volkswagon as a Temple - 1/24/2004
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz speaks out about the grocery workers strike and lockout in Southern California
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We Are What We Eat - 1/24/2004
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. Keeping kosher in the age of Mad Cow.
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Shalom Bayit - 10/07/2003
Rabbi Karen Bender - High Holy Day Sermon 5764: Peace in the Home is Judaism's highest value.
A New Way to Think About God - 10/07/2003
Rabbi Bruce Raff - High Holy Day Sermon 5764. There are events in our world that just happen and are neither a punishment nor a consequence from God.
God Love Us Anyway - 10/07/2003
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz - High Holy Day Sermon 5764. An exploration of the causes and remedies of Jewish Guilt.
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Find Your Judaism in Your Feet - 10/07/2003
Rabbi Don Goor - High Holy Day Sermon 5764: A sermon on the past, present and future of Tikkun Olam at Temple Judea.
Yizkor Talk 5764 - 10/07/2003
Rabbi Don Goor - also delivered by Rabbi Moskovitz at the West Campus.
Open Up A Window - 9/29/2003
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz: Second Day Rosh Hashanah 5764 - D'var Torah
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War Is Not The Answer - 2/28/2003
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, explains the Jewish legal traditions view on war and when one is obligated to engage in it.
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Sins of Head, Heart and Soul - 12/20/2002
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz comments on the biblical parallels of Sen. Trent Lotts recent praise of Sen. Strom Thurmond.
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I know What It Was Like in Noah's Ark - 10/11/2002
In this Shabbat Sermon we explore the lessons of Noah and the ark.
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Yizkor Talk - 9/16/2002
Delivered at the Hall of Liberty, Yom Kippur 5763
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Standing As Tall As The Statue of Liberty - 9/16/2002
High Holy Day Sermon 5763 on the Yahrtzeit of America's Freedom Rabbi Karen Bender
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Yizkor Talk - 9/16/2002
Yizkor Talk delivered at the West Campus 5763
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Love, Family, Perfection & Forgiveness - 9/16/2002
High Holy Day 5763 sermon.
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Yizkor Talk - 9/16/2002
Yizkor 5763
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Run For Your Life - 9/15/2002
High Holy Day Sermon 5763 on lessons learned while running 26.2 milies. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Lessons Learned While Rolling Torah - 9/08/2002
This Second Day Rosh Hashanah Sermon was delivered at the Tarzana Campus 9/8/02 - 5763
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I Spy - 6/07/2002
A Friday Night sermon in response to the call of the Federal Government for the establishment of a Department of Homeland Security. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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If the Torah Fits - 5/18/2002
Sermon for Shabbat Shavuot, about finding a fit for Judaism in your life. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Knife, Fork and Spoon Revisited - 4/05/2002
A Shabbat sermon.
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Sliding Doors - 12/21/2001
Friday Night Sermon on Parshat Vayigash and connecting the seemingly unconnected events of our life.
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Life in 150 Words - 12/07/2001
A Friday Night Sermon about getting to know one another and making lasting impressions. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Installation Address - 11/09/2001
Remarks by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz on the evening of his installation as Assistant Rabbi at Temple Judea.
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Installation of Rabbi Moskovitz - 11/09/2001
Rabbi Jerry Raiskin has been Rabbi Dan's Rabbi since he was born. Rabbi Dan invited him to give the address at his installation service.
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A Gay Rabbi - 11/02/2001
Delivered by our Senior Rabbi Don Goor at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills, Ca as part of their KULANU Program.
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Makom Sheh Liebe Ohave - 10/29/2001
A special musical piece prepared by Cantor Caro and Cantorial Soloist Mark Britowich in celebration of Rabbi Bender's installation. Makom Sheh Leibe Ohave is a passage from the Talmud meaning, The place that my heart holds dear.
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Installation of Rabbi Karen Bender - 10/29/2001
Rabbi Bender's acknowledgement and response to Rabbi Davidson's installation address.
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Installation of Rabbi Karen Bender - 10/29/2001
Rabbi Davidson's Address to Temple Judea on the occassion of Rabbi Bender's Installation as Associate Rabbi
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We Need Community - 9/27/2001
Yom Kippur 5762
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Shabbat Version 2.0 - 9/27/2001
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5762 sermon on Shabbat in a Reform context. Delivered at the Hall of Liberty. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Being Torah - 9/27/2001
Yom Kippur 5762 Sermon on the centrality of Torah in our lives and our congregation.
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Parents - 9/26/2001
Delivered Yom Kippur 5761
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Nachamu: Response to September 11th - 9/26/2001
Delivered Rosh Hashanah 5762
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Kol Nidre Intro of Contradictions - 9/26/2001
Delivered Kol Nidrei 5762
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We Lament - 9/26/2001
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 5762 sermon in response to the Terror Attacks of September 11, 2001. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Rosh Hashanah Intro - 9/18/2001
Introduction to Erev Rosh Hashanah services at Tarzana Campus.
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Inscribe Your Book of Life - 9/18/2001
Rosh Hashanah 5762 Sermon on the terror attacks in New York and Washington, DC.
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Dear President Bush - Stem Cells - 7/28/2001
A Friday Night Sermon on the Jewish view of the Stem Cell debate. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Learning How To Bend - 6/08/2001
A D'var Torah on the hardening of Pharoah's heart and the lessons learned from a 3 year old. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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An All Too Familiar World - 3/09/2001
A sermon in response to the recent school shooting in San Diego. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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Happiness and Meaning - 10/08/2000
Yom Kippur 5761
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Life is Written on Your Face - 10/08/2000
Kol Nidre Sermon 5761 delivered at The Hall of Liberty. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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What Do We Leave Our Children - 9/16/2000
Rosh Hashanah 5761
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Pay It Forward - 9/16/2000
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Sermon 5761 on the Mitzvah of doing Mitzvot for one another. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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The Kugel Crisis - 7/29/2000
Shabbat sermon drawing connections between the Family Kugel and Jewish tradition. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
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