Rabbis’ and Cantor’s Thoughts and Writings

Rabbi Mark asks what will we give to our next generation from some of the major trends of the past year - the rise of artificial intelligence, the effects of climate change, the democratic crisis in Israel and the proposal to form a new Progressive Jewish movement including Reform and Liberal Judaism.

Why has the prosperity of the poorest billion people of the world barely improved in fifty years, asks Rabbi Mark.

Rabbi Mark asks the age old question, why do good people suffer? Does this negate the purpose and validity of religion?

Rabbi Mark's sermon for Va'etchananan challenges many Jews' assertion that they are not religious. Is that really true?

Rabbi Mark's sermon on Parashat Pinchas argues that characterising Jews as victims of anti-Semitism reduces our religion and culture to a shadow of itself.

Rabbi Mark's sermon for Parashat Chukkat looks at why Moses was fired, and told he could not lead the Children of Israel into the Promised Land. What did he then do that showed he was a great exemplar for today's leaders in any walk of life?