Rabbis’ and Cantor’s Thoughts and Writings

In the week that President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy for the American Presidential election, Rabbi Mark's sermon is about the values of succession planning and how that makes for great leadership.

This D'var Torah and Sermon was written by and given by Yuval Manor and Mika Mizrachi, Year 11 students at the Leo Baeck Center High School in Haifa Israel. They have been staying with host families in the EHRS community and working with all parts of our community over ten days.

In June 2024 EHRS's Director of Education and Youth, Marian Cohen, celebrates her 25th anniversary of education leadership of our community. Her sermon shares a personal view of the meaning of those years.

Our Sages said the world stands on three things - this applies to Israel too. Rabbi Mark's sermon.

Rabbi Mark asks how the 33rd day of the Omer period between Pesach and Shavuot, known as Lag B'Omer became a day for bonfires and archery - and, in many Jewish communities, for weddings and haircuts.