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Essentials 2.0: Kashrut Laws & Applications (Part Three B)
Ever wanted to learn more about why’s and how’s of the Jewish laws of cooking, eating, and kitchen supervision? Join Rabbi Knopf for part two of his third session, providing a deep dive into the world of Kashrut!
Do Jews Do Tattoo?
What does the Jewish tradition have to say about tattooing, and in particular the kind of body art prevalent in our day and age?
Show, Don’t Tell
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Ki Tetzei (August 28, 2015). When you want to encourage someone to behave a certain way, it’s important to lead by example.    
Essentials 2.0: Kashrut Laws & Applications (Part Three A)
Ever wanted to learn more about why’s and how’s of the Jewish laws of cooking, eating, and kitchen supervision? Join Rabbi Knopf for part one of his third session, providing a deep dive into the world of Kashrut!
Fake It Till You Make It
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Re’eh (August 14, 2015). Most of us don’t live religious lives because we don’t believe in a commanding God. But what if we had the equation backwards?  
Israel – Loyal Opposition
Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Re’eh (August 15, 2015). Not only is loving criticism of Israel kosher, it’s commanded.  
Five Phenomenal Friendships: Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Lakish
In the third class of a series on Jewish relationship wisdom, Rabbi Knopf introduces us to a beautiful scholar and his best friend, a reformed bandit.
Israel – The Fragile Miracle
Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Eikev (August 8, 2015). Why we dare not take Israel for granted.  
How Prayer Works
Rabbi Knopf’s Friday message for Parashat Eikev (August 7, 2015). Most of us know that prayer doesn’t save us, but here’s how prayer makes us worth saving.
Five Phenomenal Friendships: Elisha ben Abuyah and Rabbi Meir
In the first class of a series on Jewish relationship wisdom, Rabbi Knopf introduces us to a heretic and his best friend, a rabbi.