In part two of his second “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf teaches about the Tanakh, the Jewish Bible, including where it came from, what it contains, and how it is utilized in Jewish worship.

In his second “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf teaches about the Tanakh, the Jewish Bible, including where it came from, what it contains, and how it is utilized in Jewish worship.

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Va-Yera (November 8, 2014): In the hierarchy of Jewish values, welcoming guests is more important than personal spiritual breakthroughs, a fact that has profound implications for synagogue life.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Va-Yera (November 7, 2014): The play, “The Book of Mormon” inspires Rabbi Knopf to wonder what a Jewish missionary might sound like.  

In his first “Essentials of Judaism” class, Rabbi Knopf explores the story of the Torah.

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Lekh Lekha (November 1, 2014): Rabbi Knopf discusses the difference between Abraham and Sarah, and how the good life (and a better world) requires a balance of each person’s traits.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Ki Tetzei (September 6, 2014): The brokenness of our world might make us tempted to turn off the news and ignore what’s going on. But don’t be tempted to look away. The world needs you now more

Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Ki Tetzei (September 5, 2014): The prevalence of political scandals in our time – notably the recent conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell – do not prove that power corrupts. Rathe

What are we doing when we pray? Why does prayer matter? Join Rabbi Knopf as he explores this question through a close study of Psalm 27, the Psalm for the Days of Awe.  

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Shoftim (August 22, 2014): Many of us feel that in a disagreement, there is only right and wrong, winner and loser. But often, there is more than one right way, and more than one way to win. That’s w