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Out of the Depths: Stories from the Holocaust
In his latest “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf welcomes guest speaker, Holocaust Survivor Jay Ipson, to share personal reflections on the Shoah.
Mooved to Empathy
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Vayak’hel/P’kudei (March 13, 2014): How the Red Heifer ritual teaches us to be more compassionate.  
The Purpose-Driven Life
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Ki Tisa (March 6, 2014): How discovering purpose can inspire us toward a better life.  
Raising a Mensch: From Birth to Bar/Bat Mitzvah (Part Two)
In part two of his latest “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf teaches about the beginning of the Jewish life cycle.
Live Long and Prosper
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Tetzaveh (February 27, 2014): Giving blessings is a spiritual practice that can change your life. Here’s how to do it, with a little guidance from Star Trek’s Mr. Spock.  
Raising a Mensch: From Birth to Bar/Bat Mitzvah (Part One)
In part one of his latest “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf teaches about the beginning of the Jewish life cycle.
Fair Trade
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Terumah (February 20, 2014): Our interconnected world means our actions impact people everywhere, and thus we have a responsibility to ensure our purchasing decisions do no harm.  
God’s Dwelling Place
Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Mishpatim (February 14, 2015): In the first sermon of the series “Prepare Me to be a Sanctuary,” Rabbi Knopf explores how the pursuit of justice enables God’s presence in our world.  
Passover - The Jewish Master Story (Part 2)
In part two of his latest “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf illuminates the meaning and practices of the essential Jewish holiday of Passover.
How Can I Stand Before Our Father in 2015?
Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Va-Yiggash (December 27, 2014): Reviewing the past year from the perspective of Torah.