What is it about evil that makes it so alluring, so much more interesting than good? Rev. Liz delves into this question, and into how a religion that considers every human being sacred deals with people who commit heinous crimes.
Oct 22, 2007
22 min
Is support for same-sex marriage an issue of justice? Rev. Liz discusses the issue from a historical and a personal perspective.
Oct 8, 2007
19 min
Is forgiveness the responsibility of the victim? Or of the wrong-doer? Rev. Liz discusses the Jewish custom of asking for forgiveness to cleanse one's soul (from April 2006)
Sep 24, 2007
30 min
In Jewish mystical tradition, there are 36 people in each generation-- the Lamed Vav-- who, by their actions, determine the fate of the world. What if you are one of them? (from September 2006)
Sep 10, 2007
15 min
On a lonely stretch of the Pennsylvania turnpike, Rev. Liz finds Country.
Aug 26, 2007
22 min
How do you pray? To whom, or what, do you pray? Does it matter?
Aug 12, 2007
26 min
We listen to our stomachs when they're hungry; why do we ignore our souls?
Jul 29, 2007
20 min
In a year with more than its share of untimely deaths in the congregation, Rev. Liz shares her thoughts on death, heaven and how we bear loss.
Jul 15, 2007
18 min
After the death of a beloved pet, Rev. Liz shares her thoughts and feelings on the loss.
Jul 1, 2007
23 min
Rev. Liz improvises a sermon based on questions from the congregation, pulled from a hat.
Jun 17, 2007
33 min