Dreams of Gratitude and Resilience
This year, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are almost back-to-back. The last time there was a complete overlap was during the ‘Thanksgivvukah’ of 2013; the next time this will happen is in the year 79,811.
Sermon
Parashat Lech Lecha 2021
Secretary News, Sermon Lech Lecha
She woke up to the faint blue glare, as usual. The silk sheets and down pillows were inviting and she just wanted to burrow down deeper into them, into the comforting oblivion of sleep.
High Holiday Sermons
Secretary News, Sermon high holidays
View Rabbi Hugenholtz’s High Holiday sermons.
The Torah’s Relationship Advice
Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz News, Sermon
I propose we look at God’s relationship with humans in the Torah as a model for intimate relationships between humans.
The Exiled Heart
Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz News, Sermon Bamidbar
Thousands of miles away from our immediate, local concern, is a country and a region in crisis; in the grips of renewed violence where the horrific count of casualties is rising relentlessly.
The Big Idea
Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz News, Sermon Behar-Bechukotai
Never was their a more odd pairing of Torah portions than Behar-Bechukotai.
Re-writing and Writing a Torah of Inclusivity
Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz News, Sermon Emor
When I scout out the Torah portion for the week, I must admit that I quietly profess faith that the Parashah will render unto me some deeper insight that meets the moment.
Death, Life and Rebirth: The Genius of Leviticus
Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz News, Sermon Acharei-mot Kedoshim
Contrary to popular opinion, I’m rather a fan of the Torah’s bête noire middle child.
