Rabbi's Study

Sermons and Articles


Israel reaches the age of maturity - Yom Kippur 5768
There are many ways that Israel is maturing.


Confronting Global Climate Change - Kol Nidre 5768
What if we cause harm to this earth? What is to be our remedy?


Prayer As Partnership - Rosh Hashanah 5768
Why don't Jews like to pray?


Harry Potter and the Stories of our Lives - Rosh Hashanah 5768
Why would a rabbi talk about Harry Potter on Rosh Hashanah?


Expanding the tent: Kol Ami welcomes Interfaith Families - Rosh Hashanah 5767
A report on Kol Ami's efforts to welcome and include interfaith families, including recognizing those heroes who are raising Jewish children.


Don't Separate Yourself from the Community - Rosh Hashanah 5767
Making the case for increasing our efforts to build "social capital" at Kol Ami through volunteerism and service.


Salachti Kidvarecha - Reclaiming the art of forgiveness - Kol Nidre 5767
Forgiveness is not only an intergral part of the High Holy Day process, it's good for us, too.


Why Israel Matters - Yom Kippur 5767
The relationship between American and Israeli Jewry has undergone a major transformation. Why we, who are completely at home in the US, must continue to care for and support our Israeli brothers and sisters.


I have been changed for good - Life lessons from Broadway's "Wicked"
The lessons of the play, Wicked, reflect the Jewish sensibilities of the classic texts of Pirkey Avot, the ethics of our ancestors.


Rabbi Rosen's Invocation to the Utah Senate - 2/7/06
 

Sarah's tent - Rosh Hashanah Sermon - 5765
At this time of universal celebration, It's time to open our doors, like Sarah's tent of old, to welcome interfaith families and seekers of all types.

Radio Interviews


Radio West, September 18, 2003
 

Introduction to Judaism


Handouts
 

Audio Lecture Series
 

Liturgy


Bringing Shabbat Home (Audio Series)
 

Bringing Shabbat Home: Rituals for the Home
A booklet of blessings and rituals for home Shabbat observances. Separate audio files are available to learn the melodies.