Sermons

Rabbi Krupnick

Korach June 12, 2010 / 30 Sivan 5770
6/12/2010

Today I want to speak briefly about memory, about what we remember and why. I truly believe ... Continue Reading This Article >

Shelach June 5, 2010 / 23 Sivan 5770
6/05/2010

This morning I would like to take a few moments to share some reflections on Israel's response to the flotilla headed for Gaza. I think that this is an issue that has weighed heavily on our hearts and minds as Jews. I want to sort out some of our... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Shavuot May 19, 2010 / 6 Sivan 5770
5/18/2010

It's not easy being a Jew. It's not easy being an observant Jew, that's for sure. This week my dedication to our faith was severely tested. I was offered a ticket to... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Tazri'a Metzora April 17, 2010 / 3 Iyyar 5770
4/22/2010

This morning I want to talk to you about complaining and finding fault and how this keeps us from living the happy... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Remarks Shared on MLKing Jr Day 2010 At Impacting Your World Christian Center
1/18/2010

It is an honor to share this day of memorial and inspiration, of what was and what can be, with all of you. On this day we join people all over the world reminding ourselves of... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Va-Yechi January 2, 2010 / 16 Tevet 5770
1/02/2010

Today I want to talk about what parents do to their children - what we teach them and what they learn. Some of what parents teach their kids is... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Va-Yigash December 26, 2009 / 9 Tevet 5770
12/26/2009

Sometimes the simple answer is so obvious that we miss it entirely. And I think that is the case with this week's Torah portion. What is the story of Joseph really all about? It's a tale of... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Va Yaytzay November 28, 2009 / 11 Kislev 5770
11/28/2009

I'm not a very big fan of deception. In fact, no one is! And yet, that's what this part of the Torah is all about! Jacob pretends to be... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Va Yaytzay November 28, 2009 / 11 Kislev 5770
11/28/2009

I'm not a very big fan of deception. In fact, no one is! And yet, that's what this part of the Torah is all about! Jacob pretends to be... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Toledot November 21, 2009 / 4 Kislev 5770
11/21/2009

Today we read about a fellow who likes to play tricks on others. Jacob literally pulls the wool over his father's eyes pretending to... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Va-Yera November 7, 2009 / 20 Cheshvan 5770
11/07/2009

A Mets fan, a Braves fan, a Yankees fan, and a Phillies fan are climbing a mountain. On the way to the top, each is arguing about how loyal they are to their team and what they would do for that team. Upon reaching the top, the Mets fan shouts... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Shimini Atzeret..Yizkor October 10, 2009 / 22 Tishrei 5770
10/10/2009

Tomorrow we will celebrate Simchat Torah and we will rejoice with the Jewish People's prized possession. The Torah is as close was any of us will come to encountering... ... Continue Reading This Article >

New Years Greetings from Rabbi Aaron Krupnick 2009 / 5770
9/19/2009

Welcome Home! It is a joy to be able to share these Holy Days with the Beth El Family here, for the first time, in our new spiritual home. ... Continue Reading This Article >

Naso--The President in Cairo June 6, 2009 / 14 Sivan 5769
6/06/2009

A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon a Genie's lamp. She picked it up and rubbed it, and lo-and-behold a Genie appeared. The amazed woman asked if she was going to receive the usual three wishes. The Genie said, "Nope ... due to... ... Continue Reading This Article >

The New Beth El
4/29/2009

The opening of our new shul building on April 5th marked the beginning of a new chapter in the long history of Congregation Beth El. Our new synagogue reflects... ... Continue Reading This Article >

Last Sermon on Chapel Avenue--Shabbat Hagadol April 4, 2009 / 10 Nissan 5769
4/04/2009

Shabbat Shalom! So here we are my friends, after more than 2000 Shabbatot this is the last Shabbos for... ... Continue Reading This Article >