Rabbi Rader Sermons & Teachings

God’s Hebrew name is always a tough one. God is referred to with many words: Adonai (my Lord), Elohim (plural of gods), Avinu (our Father), Malkeinu (our King).  But when…

A friend recently said to me that she envies people who have faith. It seems so comforting and clear. How nice it would be to have the reassurance that “everything…

Even before October 7, 2024, I wanted to share this story with you. It’s about a war … in Israel … but mostly it’s about people and what it takes…

I don’t like to be told what to do. How about you? A friend and I were just talking about setting our workout routines for the fall and I confessed…

We reviewed last month that Moses becomes a teacher at the end of his life and encourages the Israelites to “choose life.” It seems obvious – who would choose death?…

Shalom Friends, Welcome back to our Neshamah community and your Jewish home.  I’ve decided to return to our foundation and focus on the Torah. You know we read the Torah…

Shalom Friends,  I know we are all still struggling with the reality of war in Israel and threatening anti-semitism around the world. These are not easy times.  I am grateful…

Shalom Friends, It has been a horrific period. We are reeling from the massacres in Israel and the reality of war. I’ve heard myself and others starting to say: “There…

Shabbat Shalom Friends, I love gathering with you for Shabbat! Our casual Shabbat dinner, our fun, uplifting music and our learning discussions about Jewish ideas nourish my soul. I hope…

Shanah Tovah Friends, Recently, I spent a full Shabbat at a local Delray Beach hotel with our Neshamah leadership team. It was the first time we ever dedicated this uninterrupted…