2025 Sermons
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Being Wholehearted with God (August 30, 2025)
As we use this month of Elul to prepare ourselves spiritually for the High Holidays, Rabbi Koffman discusses what it means to be wholehearted with God. -
Leadership Lessons from Moses (July 19, 2025)
What can we learn from Moses about leadership? In this interactive teaching, Rabbi Koffman explores Parashat Pinchas—highlighting spirit, vision, and the power of lifting up new leaders. -
Why Do We Wear Tzitzit (Fringes) on Our Tallit? (June 21, 2025)
Join Rabbi Koffman for a deep dive into this ancient commandment—and get ready for a surprisingly provocative tale from, of all places, the Talmud!
2024 Sermons
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What's Hanukkah? (December 27, 2024)
Learn with Rabbi Koffman the reasons we celebrate Hanukkah for 8 days…the answers may surprise you. -
Unfinished Business (September 7, 2024)
As we prepare for the High Holidays in this month of Elul, what do we need to do to “get our house in order?” -
We Will Dance Again (October 12, 2024)
How do we heal from so much pain and loss this year? Rabbi Koffman reflects on what we can learn from the framework of Mourner’s Kaddish. -
Ode to Joy (October 21, 2024)
Rabbi Koffman explores what it means to find joy on Sukkot.
2023 Sermons
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The Tyranny of Perfection (Yom Kippur, 2023)
How do we embrace our perfectly imperfect selves? Rabbi Koffman explores, and breaks down, the false expectations that many have for their lives, partners, and especially themselves, through the wisdom of the Torah, and the themes of the Barbie movie. -
Choosing Hope Over Fear (Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 2023)
Has fear kept you from realizing your dreams? Rabbi Koffman asserts that we need to confront our fears to live to our greatest potential.