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Essentials 2.0: Kashrut Laws & Applications (Part Three B)
September 07, 2015

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?
September 03, 2015

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
September 02, 2015

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)
August 31, 2015

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
August 24, 2015

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
August 23, 2015

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
August 20, 2015

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
August 19, 2015

Rabbi Knopf’s Saturday message for Parashat Eikev (August 8, 2015). Why we dare not take Israel for granted.  

How Prayer Works
August 17, 2015

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
August 13, 2015

In the first class of a series on Jewish relationship wisdom, Rabbi Knopf introduces us to a heretic and his best friend, a rabbi.