Rabbi Londy Sermon: June 18

Can people truly change? Our tradition says yes, but only if we begin. The Talmud teaches that four things can overturn even a harsh decree: charity, prayer, a change in conduct, and a change in place. Each is a step toward renewal. When God tells Avram, “Go to yourself,” it means that transformation starts with motion. The […]

The rabbis taught that studying Torah is like walking through an orchard. Each level of learning—plain meaning, hint, interpretation, and mystery—offers a different kind of insight. This week, we look at one verse from the story of Noah that describes a world overcome by destructive thoughts. The Torah’s message is simple: our thoughts shape who […]

Sukkot is called z’man simchateinu — the season of our joy — but its joy is layered. It’s not escape or indulgence; it’s release. After the intensity of the High Holy Days, Sukkot invites us to breathe again, to celebrate the sheer fact of being alive. We step outside, sit beneath a roof that lets the stars […]