Finding the connection between the wisdom of the Jewish Tradition and Modern Day Life

writings

A selection of sermons from the High Holidays, Yizkor, and Friday Night

Living with Vulnerability and Impermanence—Sukkot

Once upon a time our people were farmers. In fact, each of our holidays harken back to a time when an agrarian economy was the core of our lives: we lived and died by the rainfall and our harvest. We needed to live in huts…

Yizkor—Passover

Nineteen years ago, I made a choice that changed my life. A friend of mine, Hillary Cohen, found out that I don’t go anywhere for second seder. The moment she had this tidbit of news, she invited me to her home. I was introduced to her two brothers, her parents, her cousins, her extended family…

I am Not a Mistake—Yom Kippur

David was restless. It was summer, and everyone was out of town. He couldn’t sleep, so he got out of bed and wandered to the window. Down below, on the terrace, a beautiful woman was bathing on a hot summer night. In that moment, he wanted her…

video

A selection of recordings ranging from High Holidays creative storytelling experience to educational leadership.

Rosh Hashanah Family StorahTelling Experience
Written & Directed by Rabbi David Levy

Young Pioneers Award: Recognizing Leadership in Education

5781 Passover Message

Choose Life, Accept Death, Yom Kippur 5781