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    The following sermons were delivered during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 5781/2020 at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Please do not redistribute or reproduce the texts without permission from the clergy; however, feel free to share the videos on your favorite digital platforms.

    You can reach the clergy by email or call 212-362-8800.

    Shanah Tovah!


    Rabbi Robert N. Levine, D.D.
    Senior Rabbi

    Dare to Hope

    Rosh Hashanah Sermon

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    The Urgency of Now

    Yom Kippur Sermon

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    How Much Did We Lose

    Yizkor Sermon

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    Rabbi Benjamin H. Spratt
    Senior Associate Rabbi

    Our Story

    Yom Kippur Sermon

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    Rabbi Greg D. Weitzman
    Associate Rabbi

    Just Keep Moving: Judaism and the Resiliency of Our People

    Rosh Hashanah Sermon

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    Rabbi Juliana S. Karol
    Assistant Rabbi
    The Privilege of Looking Away

    Rosh Hashanah Day II Sermon

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