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Torah from Temple of AaronTeaching Jewish Practice: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on the morning of September, 28th 2024 on parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech. 2024-10-0213 minTorah from Temple of AaronBuilding a Society of Trust: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon during Shabbat morning services on September, 21st 2024 on parshat Ki Tavo. 2024-09-2616 minTorah from Temple of AaronDealing with Those Who are Anti-Israel in Our Lives: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on September 14th, 2024 on parshat Ki Teitze. 2024-09-1714 minTorah from Temple of AaronCarving Out Your Reality: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Shoftim on September 7th, 2024 at Temple of Aaron at Shabbat morning services. 2024-09-1011 minTorah from Temple of AaronIt's Ok to Put Your Family First: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on Shabbat morning on August 31st, 2024 on parhsat Re'eh. 2024-09-0413 minTorah from Temple of AaronOral Hygiene & God: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from August 24th, 2024 on parshat Eikev at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning. 2024-08-2814 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Anchor of Relationship: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Friday Night, Lahakat Shabbat services on Shabbat Nachamu on August 16th, 2024 at Temple of Aaron. 2024-08-1906 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Promised Land of Toil: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat V'etchanan of Shabbat Nachamu at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning servicse on August 17th, 2024. 2024-08-1915 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Opportunity of Darkness: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Devarim/Shabbat Chazon at the Temple of Aaron sactuary on Shabbat morning on August 10th, 2024. 2024-08-1316 minTorah from Temple of AaronBiden, Moses & Communal-Thinking: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon, given on Shabbat morning at Temple of Aaron on July 27th, 2024 on parshat Pinchas. 2024-07-3012 minTorah from Temple of AaronResponse to President Trump Assasination Attempt: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah from Shabbat morning services on July 20th, 2024 on parshat Balak at Temple of Aaron. 2024-07-2516 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Sound of the Trumpet: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's Sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on June 22nd, 2024 on parshat Behalotcha. 2024-06-2516 minTorah from Temple of AaronDo The Next Good Thing: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon, given at Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on June 15th, 2024 on parshat Naso. 2024-06-2514 minTorah from Temple of AaronJewish Revelation is Always Communal: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah from Sunday morning minyon at Temple of Aaron on parshat Bemidbar and the holiday of Shavuot on June 2nd, 2024. 2024-06-0408 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Origin of Yizkor & It's Contemporary Meaning for Us: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's yizkor talk on the 2nd day of the 7th Day of Passover Yom Tov service on April 30th, 2024 at Temple of Aaron. 2024-05-0115 minTorah from Temple of AaronYou Can Have Faith Too: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon, given at 7th Day of Passover, Yom Tov, Day 1 services at Temple of Aaron on April 29th, 2024.2024-05-0113 minTorah from Temple of AaronWe Need Faith to Battle Anti-Semitism: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on April 27th, 2024.2024-05-0114 minTorah from Temple of AaronCounting the Omer Towards a Better You: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from the 2nd day of Passover 5784, given on April 24th, 2024. 2024-04-2512 minTorah from Temple of AaronSeeing Identity Through Jewish Eyes: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given on Shabbat HaGadol 5784, April 20th, 2024 on parshat Metzora. 2024-04-2510 minTorah from Temple of AaronPassover is For Jews: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah during Sunday morning minyon, April 14th, 2024, in proximity to the Passover holiday. 2024-04-1610 minTorah from Temple of AaronMore Degraded Than Worms, More Elevated Than Angels: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services on April 13th 2024 on parshat Tazria as a charge to Bar Mitzvahm, Sam Sperling, at Temple of Aaron Sanctuary. 2024-04-1609 minTorah from Temple of AaronDo Not Let Your Enemies Define You: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah given at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning on April 6th, 2024 on parshat Shmini/HaChodesh2024-04-0916 minTorah from Temple of AaronStanding on Guard with Compassion: R. Marcus RubensteinRabbi Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on March 30th 2024 on parshat Tzav.2024-04-0213 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Obligation to Fight Evil: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon, given at Temple of Aaron at Shabbat morning services on March 23rd, 2023 on parshat zachor/Purim. 2024-03-2616 minTorah from Temple of AaronFinding Joy While Fighting Amalek: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Friday night kabbalat Shabbat services at Temple of Aaron on March 22nd, 2024 on parshat zachor/Purim. 2024-03-2611 minTorah from Temple of AaronStarting With Faith: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on Parshat Pekudei, given at Temple of Aaron shabbat morning services on March 16th, 2024. 2024-03-1916 minTorah from Temple of AaronA Way to Decrease Your Therapy Bill: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on February 24th, 2024 on parshat Tetzaveh. 2024-02-2716 minTorah from Temple of AaronGod is Not a Drug: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services of February 17th 2023 from Temple of Aaron sanctuary on parshat Terumah.2024-02-2013 minTorah from Temple of AaronGod Doesn't Care About Your Authenticity: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on February 10th 2024 on parshat Mishpatim. 2024-02-1307 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Spiritual Technology of Song: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Temple of Aaron at Shabbat morning services on parshat B'Shalach, January 27th 2024.2024-02-0112 minTorah from Temple of AaronLooking for the Moon: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from January 20th 2024 at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning on parshat Bo. 2024-01-2315 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Temptations of Illusion: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon which was delivered at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning on January 13th 2024 on parshat va'era. 2024-01-1614 minTorah from Temple of AaronMay God Keep the Czar...Far Away From Us: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Sh'mot, delivered at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning on January 6th 2024. 2024-01-0916 minTorah from Temple of AaronWhy I'm Not a Christian: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on December 30th 2023 on parshat Vayechi. 2024-01-0215 minTorah from Temple of AaronThinking, Feeling & Acting as "We": R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from December 16th, 2023 on parshat Miketz at Temple of Aaron sanctuary on Shabbat morning. 2023-12-1821 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Jewish Leader is Pragmatic Not Perfect: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services, December 9th 2023, parshat Vayashev.2023-12-1215 minTorah from Temple of AaronRevitalizing Our Society for the Jewish People: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning on November 4th 2023 on parshat Vayera. 2023-11-0720 minTorah from Temple of AaronA Dove with One Wing: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon delivered at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on October 28th 2023 on parshat Lech-L'cha. 2023-10-3113 minTorah from Temple of AaronA Debate w/ Rabbi Raskas: R. Marcus RubensteinRabbi Marcus Rubenstein’s sermon from Sukkot/Shabbat morning services on September 30th 2023.2023-10-0312 minTorah from Temple of AaronYom Kippor 5784 Sermon: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon delivered on Yom Kippor 5784 morning services, September 25th 2023 in Temple of Aaron. Title: "God Forgives but Does Not Forget: Taking Responsibility for our Transgressions"2023-09-2616 minTorah from Temple of AaronYou Don't Need to Start From Zero: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on Shabbat Shuvah from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on September, 22nd 2023. 2023-09-2514 minTorah from Temple of AaronRH 5784 Day 2 Sermon: R. Marcus Rubenstein"Looking up to God"- a sermon by R. Marcus Rubenstein, offered on the 2nd day of Rosh HaShannah 5784 on September 17th 2023.2023-09-1915 minTorah from Temple of AaronRH 5784 Evening Sermon: R. Marcus Rubenstein"Disconnecting from Cynicism" A sermon given by R. Marcus Rubenstein at Rosh HaShanneh Evening services on September 15 2023.2023-09-1911 minTorah from Temple of AaronStopping is Essential for Starting: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon delivered at Temple of Aaron Saturday morning Shabbat services on August 5th 2023 on parshat Eikev. 2023-08-0813 minTorah from Temple of AaronThe Unrelenting Temptation of Chaos: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's D'var Torah from Sunday Morning Minyon on July 23rd 2023 during the week of the 9 nine days before the 9th of Av.2023-07-2611 minTorah from Temple of AaronFailure is Precious: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on July 22nd 2023 on parshat Devarim, Shabbat Chazon. 2023-07-2611 minTorah from Temple of AaronWhen God Was as Obvious as the Air: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah from Sunday morning minyon at Temple of Aaron during the three weeks of mourning over the destruction of the Temple on July 16th 2023. 2023-07-1806 minTorah from Temple of AaronWords of Truth: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's Sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on July 15h 2023 on parshat Matot-Masei. 2023-07-1806 minTorah from Temple of AaronAnger is Poisoning Us (A Sermon in honor of July 4th): R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given on July 1st 2023 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on parshat Chukat-Balak in honor of the July 4th holiday.2023-07-0513 minTorah from Temple of AaronWe Have to Believe in the Twin Even When They Can't Hit the Ball: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on June 24th 2023 on Parshat Korach2023-07-0512 min
Torah from Temple of AaronAaron, the High Priest's Middle School Moment: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from June 10th at Shabbat monring services at Temple of Aaron on parshat b'ha'alotcha.2023-06-1311 min
Torah from Temple of AaronIndividuality is Illusion: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from the second day of Shavuot at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat and during Yizkor on May 27th 2023.2023-05-3013 min
Torah from Temple of AaronIs Torah Absolute Truth? R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from the 1st day of Shavuot Morning Services, May 26th 2023 at Temple of Aaron. 2023-05-3016 min
Torah from Temple of AaronJudaism Can Save Lives: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on May, 20th 2023 on parshat B'midbar/school gradution. 2023-05-2310 min
Torah from Temple of AaronDo Not Base Your Life on Seinfeld: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from May 13th 2023 at Temple of Aaron during Shabbat morning services on parshat Behar/Bechukotai2023-05-1615 min
Torah from Temple of AaronRobin Hood Isn't Jewish: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on April 29th 2023 on parshat Achrei-Mot-Kedoshim. 2023-05-0213 min
Torah from Temple of AaronYearning for Truth, Yearning for God: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from April 22nd 2023 from Shabbat morning at Temple of Aaron sanctuary on parshat Tazria-Metzora.2023-04-2511 min
Torah from Temple of AaronHow to Eat Chametz Once Again: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on parshat Shmini on April 15th 2023. 2023-04-1820 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Permenant Impacts of Temporary Miracles: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from the second day of the 7th Day of Passover during Yizkor on April 13th 2023 at Temple of Aaron. 2023-04-1813 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Miracle of Unity: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on the 7th Day of Pesach, given at Temple of Aaron on April 12th 2023. 2023-04-1814 min
Torah from Temple of AaronBreak on Through (to the Other Side): R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Passover Day 1 services on April 6th 2023 at Temple of Aaron. 2023-04-1209 min
Torah from Temple of AaronAre we Slaves or Free? : R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given at Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on April 8th 2023- Chol HaMoed Pesach2023-04-1111 min
Torah from Temple of AaronRabbi Marcus Rubenstein: An Inoculation Against Toxic Societal ValuesRabbi Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given on April 1st 2023 at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning parshat Tzav/Shabbat HaGadol.2023-04-0512 min
Torah from Temple of AaronDon't Leave Israel in the Dust: Rabbi Marcus RubensteinA sermon given by Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein at Temple of Aaron during Shabbat morning services on March 11th 2023 on parshat Ki Tisa. 2023-03-1417 min
Torah from Temple of AaronR. Marcus Rubenstein: STOLEN! The Case of the Uniform of the Kohen GadolR. Marcus Rubenstein's d'var Torah from Sunday morning minyon at Temple of Aaron on March 5th 2023. 2023-03-0811 min
Torah from Temple of AaronR. Marcus Rubenstein: Fake it Until You Make ItR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given on Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on March 4th 2023 on parshat Tetzaveh/Zachor/Purim. 2023-03-0813 min
Torah from Temple of AaronR. Marcus Rubenstein: Finding God in NascarSermon given by R. Marcus Rubenstein at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on February 25th 2023 on parshat Terumah. 2023-02-2813 min
Torah from Temple of AaronR. Marcus Rubenstein: Personal Authenticity & Equality In Serving GodD'var Torah given at Sunday morning minyon on February 19th 2023 at Temple of Aaron on Parshat Terumah by R. Marcus Rubenstein. 2023-02-2109 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Power of Music: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Shabbat morning at Temple of Aaron on February 4th 2023 on parshat B'shalach, Shabbat Shira. 2023-02-0708 minTorah from Temple of AaronAll Jews are Rich…(Fighting Anti-Semitism Effectively): R. Marcus RubensteinRabbi Marcus Rubenstein’s sermon given at Temple of Aaron synagogue on Shabbat morning January 14th 2022 on parshat Sh’mot.2023-01-1713 min
Torah from Temple of AaronAn Ode to the Teachers of Abbott Elementary: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon by R. Marcus Rubenstein, given on January 7th 2023 at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning on parshat Vayechi. 2023-01-1013 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Power of Memory: R. Marcus RubensteinRabbi Marcus Rubenstein's sermon given at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on December 24th 2022 on parshat Miketz2022-12-2713 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe World is Founded on Hidden Heroes: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon, given on December 17th 2022 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services, on parshat VaYashev in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2022-12-2016 min
Torah from Temple of AaronWinning is Not Enough: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon given by R. Marcus Rubenstein on Dec. 10th 2022 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on parshat Vayishlach.2022-12-1319 min
Torah from Temple of AaronWe Miss What We Value: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on Parshat Vayeitze given on December 3rd 2022 at Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron. 2022-12-0614 min
Torah from Temple of AaronWhere is Your Place of Rest? :R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Friday night Shabbat Services at Temple of Aaron on October 28th 2022 on parshat Noach2022-11-0108 min
Torah from Temple of AaronMake Sure to Take the World With You: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Noach on October 29th 2022 at Temple of Aaron on Shabbat morning2022-11-0115 min
Torah from Temple of AaronKol Nidre- The Power & Limit of Words: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Kol Nidre 5783, October 4th 2022. 2022-10-0615 min
Torah from Temple of AaronRH Day 1 Sermon- Not by America Alone: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on the first day of Rosh HaShannah 57832022-09-2815 min
Torah from Temple of AaronErev RH Sermon- Finding Joy in Responsibility: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon from Erev Rosh HaShannah 57832022-09-2812 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Necessity of Faith: R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Ki Tavo, given at Temple of Aaron shabbat morning services on September 17th, 2022. 2022-09-2011 min
Torah from Temple of AaronWhat Jews Can Learn From Germany: R. Marcus RubensteinSermon on Parshat Shoftim at Shabbat Morning Services at Temple of Aaron on September 3rd 2022 by R. Marcus Rubenstein2022-09-0613 min
Torah from Temple of AaronIs God in a Toxic Relationship?: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave at Temple of Aaron at Shabbat Morning Services on August 13th 2022 on Parshat V'Etchanan/Shabbat Nachamu. R. Marcus speaks about God's peculiar habit of continuing to return to relationship with the Jewish people after their many transgressions. He confronts the question, why does God keep forgiving us? R. Marcus also tries to answer the question of how God can play a unique and essential role in each of our lives. We hope you find his words meaningful and come hear sermons live anytime at Temple of Aaron every Saturday morning in St. Paul...2022-08-1610 min
Torah from Temple of AaronWhy I Didn't Grow-Up to Be a Green Push-Up Pop: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on July 30th 2022 at Temple of Aaron during Saturday morning services on Parshat Mattot-Maasei. In speaking about the Torah's discussion of vows and vowing in our parsha, He discusses why our great historic sages had such angst with the Torah's concept of vows and what that has to say about our own human experience. R. Marcus speaks about the need to regularly cultivate a healthy amount of doubt in one's own assertions and predictions for the future, while also working to not become paralyzed by indecision. We hope you enjoy and find his...2022-08-0215 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Courage to Go the Distance: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on July 9th, 2022 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat Morning services on parshat Chukat. R. Marcus spoke about the ever-present need to recreate oneself especially in the face of darkness, melancholy and mystery. We hope you find his words meaningful. 2022-07-1218 min
Torah from Temple of AaronAngry but not Afraid: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave at Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on June 25th 2022 on parshat Sh'lach. He responds to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade in the US Supreme Court which had occurred only a day before, and tries to outline how we might keep and honor our identity and values during these challenging times. We hope you find his words meaningful.2022-06-2916 min
Torah from Temple of AaronBalancing Pleasure with Self-Improvement: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave at Shabbat morning services on June 4th, 2022 at the b'nei mitzvah of Eli and Hannah Sanders at Temple of Aaron. R. Marcus spoke about the joint need for a person to enjoy and savor moments of celebration and joy in life while balancing the need to continually work on oneself each day.2022-06-0710 min
Torah from Temple of AaronBONUS- Walking With the Mysteries: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on a Friday night Shabbat Service on May 27th 2022 at Temple of Aaron, in the midst of the grief after the Uvalde shooting. Within the sermon, he works to answer the question, how are we to go on with our lives when such tragedy happens so regularly. For him these were challenging words to craft and speak, but after much thought, it is at least what he needed to hear and we hopes it helps you too. Thanks for listening.2022-06-0108 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Courage to Choose Israel: R. Marcus Rubenstein (AUDIO FIXED)A sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on April 2nd 2022 at Temple of Aaron during Shabbat morning services on Parshat HaChodesh. He tells a personal story about anti-Semitism and his experiences in Israel to illustrate the need for us as Jews to connect with each other and to choose our own destiny despite the many sacrifices it may and has entailed in our history. Enjoy!2022-04-0516 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Courage to Choose Israel: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on April 2nd 2022 at Temple of Aaron during Shabbat morning services on Parshat HaChodesh. He tells a personal story about anti-Semitism and his experiences in Israel to illustrate the need for us as Jews to connect with each other and to choose our own destiny despite the many sacrifices it may and has entailed in our history.2022-04-0329 min
Torah from Temple of AaronOwning our Mistakes: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on March 26th 2022 at Shabbat Morning Services at Temple of Aaron for parshat Shmini. He spoke about the essential need to approach our mistakes with vulnerability and transparency in order to truly grow and serve God in this world. We hope you enjoy!2022-03-2913 min
Torah from Temple of AaronJudaism is a Group Project: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on March 19th 2022 at Shabbat Morning Services at Temple of Aaron for parshat Tzav. He spoke about the need to readjust our understanding of the way in which God sees us, from seeing each of us as an individual to seeing each of us as a member of a larger community especially in preparation for the Pesach holiday.2022-03-2220 min
Torah from Temple of AaronGod is a Cat-Person: Rabbi Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on February 19th 2022 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on parshat Ki Tisa. He makes the case for why we need to work to treat God and our fellow humans as separate individuals. R. Marcus explains how doing this can help us connect to each other and to the Eternal. He also has a little bit to say about dogs and cats as well. :) Enjoy!2022-02-226h 38
Torah from Temple of AaronFind the Light Wherever You Find Yourself: R. Marcus RubensteinToday you will hear a sermon that R. Marcus Rubenstein gave Friday, February 11th, at ToA Shabbat evening services at the Bat Mitzvah of Evie Sanders Gardner on parshat Tetzave. He spoke about the need to find light in whatever setting we find ourselves in. Enjoy!2022-02-1507 min
Torah from Temple of AaronFinding an Anchor in Turbulent Seas: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave during Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron on January 30th 2022 on parshat Mishpatim. He asks the question: How do we deal with living in a confusing world? We find ourselves often in situations where it is hard to identify truth in our complicated world. How, as Jews, do we distance ourselves from confusion and elevate our deepest held values? Listen to find out!2022-02-0117 min
Torah from Temple of AaronNo One Said It Would Be Easy: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave at Temple of Aaron on Saturday morning, January 22nd, 2022, on the day in which we read of the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. After the anti-Semitic attack in in a Texas shul over last Shabbat, I reflect on our response to anti-Semitism and it's relationship to God's giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. I hope you find the words meaningful and may God continue to protect us from those who hate us.2022-01-2319 min
Torah from Temple of AaronFighting with Generosity and Love: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon, R. Marcus Rubenstein, gave on Saturday, January 1st 2022 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services on Parshat Va-era. Jumping off a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sermon, he pushes us to both fight our daily personal or public battles fervently but to balance that with gentle love of ourselves and our fellow. Moses did just this in his relationship with the Jewish people and God and it is for this reason that Moses connects to God in such a deep way.2022-01-0417 min
Torah from Temple of AaronOrienting Oneself Towards the Greater Good: R. Marcus RubensteinA sermon R. Marcus Rubenstein gave on December 11th 2021 at Shabbat Morning Services at Temple of Aaron during Parshat Vayigash. Questions are confronted like, Does everyone have a goal? Are there goal-less people? What does God want from us in our daily lives? How should we orient ourselves in relation to the people and communities we come into contact with. How is Judaism helpfully counter-cultural in our modern society today? The sermon confronts these important questions through the lens of the Biblical story of Joseph, revealing his identity to his brothers. How do the brothers deal with this new...2021-12-1409 min
Torah from Temple of AaronA Way Forward- R. Marcus RubensteinHello everybody, today we are going to hear a sermon from R. Marcus Rubenstein on Parshat Vayishlach given Saturday November 20th, 2021 at Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron. Rabbi Marcus explores how we deal with large, complicated and important communal issues in our communities. We will explore a specific case that was documented in the NY Times Daily podcast that occurred within the school board of the Central Bucks county Pennsylvania school district recently. He then worked to diagnose why we are having such a difficult and unproductive time dealing with these issues through the paradigm of the...2021-11-2222 min
Torah from Temple of AaronThe Curse of Victimization- R. Marcus RubensteinR. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Toldot given at Temple of Aaron on November 6th 20212021-11-1013 min