Congregation Beth Or Podcasts

Swimming in the Sea of Talmud #5

bethorcongregation — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:13 +0000

November 17, 2009 class with Rabbi Craig Axler. Class #5 topic is Seder Nezikin (damages) which forms the basis for Jewish civil and criminal law, using the text Swimming In The Sea Of Talmud by Michael Katz and Gershon Schwartz.

Friday Night Sermon - 11/13/09

bethorcongregation — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:59:30 +0000

Daniel Kutner, Israeli Consul General of Philadelphia, was the guest speaker at Friday night services. Mr. Kutner discusses the politics and issues that face the State of Israel today.

Swimming in the Sea of Talmud #4

bethorcongregation — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:10 +0000

November 10, 2009 class with Rabbi Gregory Marx. Class #4 topic is nashim (”women”) and our relationships with one another using the text Swimming In The Sea Of Talmud by Michael Katz and Gershon Schwartz. Please note that Class #3 is unavailable due to technical difficulties.

Swimming in the Sea of Talmud #2

bethorcongregation — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:34:34 +0000

October 26, 2009 class with Rabbi Craig Axler. Class #2 in an introduction to the depth and breadth of Talmudic literature using the text Swimming In The Sea Of Talmud by Michael Katz and Gershon Schwartz.

Friday Night Sermon - 10/23/09

bethorcongregation — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:30:42 +0000

Parchat Noach. Rabbi Gregory Marx asks the question, “Are you a starter or a finisher?”

Swimming in the Sea of Talmud #1

bethorcongregation — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:22:19 +0000

October 20, 2009 class with Rabbi Gregory Marx. An introduction to the depth and breadth of Talmudic literature using the text Swimming In The Sea Of Talmud by Michael Katz and Gershon Schwartz.

Erev Rosh Hashana 2009 - Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:17:08 +0000

“On Optimism and seeing the Me’at Tov (Good Point)” by Rabbi Craig Axler. Is Optimism is a foreign idea to Judaism? Recasting our struggles–to hold up the hope that out of adversity, perhaps strength and new growth can appear. View text version.

Rosh Hashana 2009 - Day Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:16:12 +0000

“The Nature of Man.” by Rabbi Gregory Marx. We are all searching for something. It has been said that life is a journey that we all must take, but how we get to our destination varies profoundly. View text version (PDF).

Rosh Hashana 2009 - Family Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:10:13 +0000

Rabbi Gregory Marx tells the story, “Sometimes It is Very Good to Complain.”

Kol Nidre 2009 - Evening Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:05:40 +0000

“Culture of Inclusion” by Rabbi Gregory Marx. Making Beth Or a place where all people regardless of physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral abilities are able to participate in the life and faith of Israel. View text version.

Yom Kippur 2009 - Day Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:00:29 +0000

“Israel” by Rabbi Gregory Marx sermon. Addressing four major and painful issues that motivate increasing public hostility toward Israel. View text version.

Yom Kippur 2009 - Family Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:55:55 +0000

Rabbi Gregory Marx sermon.

Yom Kippur 2009 - Neilah Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:51:49 +0000

“L’Dor VaDor: Passing Wisdom Through the Generations” by Rabbi Craig Axler. The importance of learning, sharing and relating across generations in our Jewish tradition. View text version.

17 Apr 2009 Sermon - What exactly is a miracle and how do Jews understand them?

bethorcongregation — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:54:03 +0000

Delivered on 17 April 2009 by Rabbi Gregory Marx. Rabbi Marx discusses the traditional and modern meaning of miracles.

Friday Night Sermon - 12/19/08

bethorcongregation — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:05:39 +0000

Parshat VaYeishev. Rabbi Craig Axler discusses “Judah, Tamar, Brithday Cake and Names.”

Yom Kippur 2008 - No Whining, No Complaining, Just Do It!

bethorcongregation — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:59:09 +0000

Rabbi Gregory Marx offers insight into the lives of some modern day heroes who have taught courage, determination and will.

Yom Kippur 2008 - The Meaning of Fasting

bethorcongregation — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:28:14 +0000

Rabbi Craig Axler, using Isaiah II, explains the significance and reasons that we fast on Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur 2008 - The World Champion Yizkor Sermon

bethorcongregation — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:08:31 +0000

Rabbi Craig Axler delivers a warm Yizkor service that remembers the ones that we lost, and at the same time predicts the one that we won (our World Champion Phillies ).

Yom Kippur 2008 - Day Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:04:28 +0000

“The Need for Respect in a Diverse World.” Rabbi Gregory Marx discusses the need for respect amidst a growing diversity in the world. He bases his thoughts on Biblical teachings of diversity and mutal respect.

Kol Nidre 2008 - Evening Sermon

bethorcongregation — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:01:25 +0000

“What, Me Worry?” Rabbi Gregory Marx discusses worrying and faith.

Rosh Hashanah 2008 - Day Service Sermon

bethorcongregation — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:10:03 +0000

Rabbi Gregory Marx discusses the essential need to study torah and offers a new program - Torah To Go. In the discussion he also summarizes some of the philosophical differences of several major religions.

Erev Rosh Hashanah 2008 - Sermon

bethorcongregation — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:42:17 +0000

“The Seven Words You Cannot Say from the Bima.” Rabbi Craig Axler uses the famous George Carlin segue to discuss the importance of God and torah, and tolerance.