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Bound Together
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Va-Yelekh (September 25, 2015), what the four species of Sukkot teach us about the importance of Jewish unity.  
Our Kids
Rabbi Knopf’s message for Yom Kippur day 5776/2015, on seeing all kids as our kids, from Baltimore to Damascus, and everything in between.  
Mastering the Service of the Heart
Rabbi Knopf’s message for Kol Nidrei 5776/2015, on prayer for us skeptics.  
The Diamond
Rabbi Knopf’s sermon for Rosh Hashanah Live on the 2nd night of Rosh Hashanah 5776.  
iTunes Cheats
In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the unfair action of many podcasters to “post-date” their episodes with the result of having only their shows appear (or rather prominently appear) on the Judaism iTunes Podc
Where They Are
Rabbi Knopf’s sermon for 1st Day Rosh Hashanah 5776, a vision for how synagogues can win the future by being more like God and Wall Drug.  
Make Everything Torah
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Nitzavim (September 11, 2015). Torah is not simply about what you believe, but what you do; not about religious acts, but about making every act a religious expression  
Freedom and Repentance
Rabbi Michael Knopf and Rabbi Dovid Asher of Richmond’s Orthodox congregation, Kenesseth Beth Israel, host a conversation on some essential High Holy Day themes.
The Responsibilities of Luckiness
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Ki Tavo (September 4, 2015). A message from the Torah on the refugee crisis: The proper response to blessings in our life is gratitude and generosity.  
Five Phenomenal Friendships: Ruth and Naomi
In the final class of a series on Jewish relationship wisdom, Rabbi Knopf introduces us to one of the Bible’s most beautiful and intense friendships, Ruth and Naomi.