Rabbis’ and Cantor Thoughts and Writings

This Shabbat is when we begin the Book of Leviticus for the year and is also Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat when we remember the Amalakite attack on the Children Israel. Rabbi Mark's sermon begins with the hope represented by the first EHRS Iftar inviting our Muslim neighbours to share their Ramadan meal at our Synagogue.

Rabbi Mark returned from Israel at war on the 29th of February. This sermon reports on what he experienced and chronicles that despair from what has happened and some hope for the future.

Rabbi Mark's sermon reflects on his recent experience at Shaare Shalom Synagogue in Kingston, Jamaica and the willing hearts that keep a community, in Jamaica or London living!

Rabbi Mark sets out the Jewish duty to protest against and prevent the abuse of power, whether it be against damage of the environment, the tyranny of a Pharaoh or destructive government.

Rabbi Mark ask what Moses did to be selected to lead the Jewish people out of slavery. What does his passion for justice teach us about the work of our community today?

In the UK we say when we meet a mourner 'I wish you long life' - what is the value of our long life spans if we are blessed with them? Rabbi Mark's sermon reminds us that years do not have value on their own.