Tikvat Israel Sermons

Let's uncover what it means to have a teachable spirit. How can our willingness to learn and grow lead to restored relationships with God and each other? Discover the significance of being doers of the Word, and learn how the ancient narratives of Genesis still speak to us today. 

If I were going to meet you for coffee, we’d need to establish two things in order to meet: a time and place. What time and place will the Lord be on the earth so we can meet up with Him? 

It was a solemn and meaningful Yom Kippur service at Temple Beth Israel.  The rabbi began his sermon with this sobering reminder, “Everyone in this congregation is going to die some day.” From the back there was a short laugh.  The rabbi continued, “As I was saying, no one is exempt.  The president of the synagogue, the cantor, everyone in this community, including me, is going to die someday.” Another laugh, this time heartier.  “Excuse me, but why are you laughing?” the rabbi demanded. “I’m just so relieved,” the reply came.  “I’m not part of this community--I’m visiting from out of town!” In this sermon we take a sober look at our own mortality and at what's important in life.

In this sermon, our elder Eric shares his personal story of growing up Jewish, coming to know Yeshua, and learning to listen to God.

For the new year of 5785 listen to the story of Evan Ezra Grumps, and what he learns about the true meaning of Rosh Hashanah.

This week we learned how to give 10% to our community and what the Lord has given us in this weeks sermon from elder Eric Friedmen.

What goes best with a peanut butter sandwich?  Jelly? Honey? Pickles?  And what does that have to do with sharing our story and gospeling?  Find out by checking out our latest sermon, "What Else Goes on A Peanut Butter Sandwich? Parashat Ki Tavo" by Rabbi David Wein.

Listen to our visiting speaker Reverend Keith Hill discuss the challenges of Psalm 137 and the impact of scriptures through time.