The December Dilemma

Rabbi Harris was a guest on KCUR's Up to Date program on December 23rd.

She joined Rabbi Linda Steigman of the JCC, callers, and the host in a discussion of the "December Dilemma" - how interfaith families cope with the holidays this time of the year, the questions that children and parents in a two-faith home may have, and what can happen when opposing tenets meet.

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kcurstream.umkc.edu/UTD/UTD_12-23-2008.mp3

Taking Responsibility: Preserving Marriage and Family

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 12 December 2008
Torah portion Vayishlach, Genesis 32:4-36:43

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God Was In This Place

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 28 November 2008
Torah portion Toledot, Genesis 25:19-28:9

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Shabbat: Values, Blessings, Community

Beth Torah member Henri tells us how she celebrates Shabbat.

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(Rabbi Eric Yoffie sermon excerpt introducing the Shabbat initiative)

What We Can Learn from Hasidism

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 24 October 2008
Torah portion Breisheet, Genesis 1:1-6:8

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Yizkor Sermon

Yom Kippur 5769 (9 October 2008) Yizkor sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin.

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A Shabbat State of Mind

Yom Kippur Morning 5769 (9 October 2008) sermon by Rabbi Vered Harris.

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Do Not Stand Idly By

Kol Nidre 5769 (8 October 2008) sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin.

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Shabbat: Special Family Time

CBT members Lori, Steve, daughter Ali, and son Adam tell us how they celebrate Shabbat and what it means to them.

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Calm Living

Rosh Hashanah Morning sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 30 September 2008

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Forgiveness

Rosh Hashanah Eve sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 29 September 2008

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Shabbat: Refreshing

In part two of our series on Shabbat, CBT member Jan tells us how she has brought it into her life and celebrates it as a special and holy day.

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For Our Failures of Justice, O Lord, We Repent

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 5 September 2008
Torah portion Shofetim, Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9

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Thinking About National Issues as Reform Jews

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 22 August 2008
Torah portion Ekev, Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
Haftarah - Isaiah 49:14-51:3

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The Advantage of Taking Responsibility

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 8 August 2008
Torah portion Devarim, Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22

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The Spiritual Gift: Shabbat

Rabbi Levin talks about new efforts in Reform Judaism to increase Shabbat awareness and observance. How do you - or could you - bring Shabbat into your life and celebrate it as a special and holy day? We'd like to know!

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• Learn more: Union for Reform Judaism Shabbat resources.

Raising the Candles: How do we symbolically light the menorah in the sanctuary of the home?

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 13 June 2008
Torah portion Beha'alotecha, Numbers 8:1-12:16

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A Spiritual Life is Not a Walk in the Park

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 23 May 2008
Torah portion Bechukotai, Leviticus 26:3-27:34

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The Necessity of Idols

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 22 February 2008

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The Place of Social Justice in Reform Judaism

Sermon by Rabbi Mark H. Levin, 1 February 2008

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Take Courage, Have Hope

Sermon by Rabbi Vered Harris, 11 January 2008.

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The handout Rabbi Harris refers to is available here:
http://www.archive.org/details/ABriefAbbreviatedVeryCondensedAndSeverelyTruncatedTimelineOfJewish
(click "PDF" on the left side of the page).

Report from Israel - 3 January 2008

Via cell phone from Haifa, Rabbi Vered Harris talks with travelers Rachel and Matthew about their impressions of Israel.

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