Beth Tzedec Podcasts

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the 10 tests God gives Abraham. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services Nov 4, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the importance of words and their meaning in the context of current events in Israel. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services Oct 21, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the ongoing events in Israel. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services Oct 14, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the current events in Israel. Excerpt from Shemini Atzeret morning Festival Service Oct 7, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the omission of women's voices in public ritual. Excerpt from Festival morning service for the Second Day of Sukkot Oct 1, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

In his sermon, Rabbi Steven Wernick discusses the convergence of Sukkot, a holiday commemorating the harvest and the wilderness journey, with the Truth and Reconciliation initiatives for First Nations in Canada. Rabbi Wernick draws parallels between Sukkot's core themes of gratitude, unity, impermanence, and the pursuit of justice, highlighting their relevance to the goals of reconciliation w...

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the importance of memory. Excerpt from Yom Kippur Services Sept 25, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects the significance of profound teachings that connect generations and foster a sense of belonging for all. Excerpt from Erev Yom Kippur services Sept 24, 2023.  Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the ways in which anger can consume one's self and the significance of learning to let go of it. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on the importance of developing and maintaining "I and Thou" relationships in our lives.  Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Yacov Fruchter reflecting on the imporatnce of being present and supporting others. Excerpt from Short and Sweet Service Sept 25, 2023. Beth Tzdedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Yacov Fruchter shares insights on the significance of considering others and fostering connections with one another. Excerpt from Short and Sweet Service Sept 24, 2023. Beth Tzdedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on teshuvah and the importance of repentance during this time in order to  journey back towards God. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services Sept 23, 2023. Beth Tzdedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick's sermon from Rosh Hashanah day two. Sept 17, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick's sermon from the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Sept 16, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin's sermon for Rosh Hashanah day one. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin's sermon for Rosh Hashanah day two. Sept 17, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the meaning of the Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services Sept 9, 2023. Beth Tzdedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada. 

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on addiction and recovery. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services September 2, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, Rabbi Steven Wernick, and Daniel Silverman reflect on the latest film from Adam Sandler and Netflix, 'You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah'. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services August 26, 2023.  Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on Parashat Shoftim. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services Aug 19, 2023.  Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on what Awe is and how to capture and deepen your sense of Awe in your life. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services August 12, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the importance of interpreting challenging texts in the Torah with a positive light. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services August 5, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Steven Wernick reflects on the modern state of Israel. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services July 29, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation. Toronto, Canada.

Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin reflects on Shabbat Hazon. Excerpt from Shabbat Morning Services July 22, 2023. Beth Tzedec Congregation, Toronto, Canada.