Straight From The Pulpit (And Heart)

Kol Nidre 2025 #2: Ibn Hadun's Dream 03.10.2025 9:20 ↓

What were the attackers thinking on October 7th 2023?

Kol Nidre 2025 #1: God in the Shul 03.10.2025 6:34 ↓

What do we tell non-Jewish groups about our Synagogues?

Rosh HaShanah 2025: The Other Half 26.09.2025 21:44 ↓

Consecutive years of heartache, insecurity and isolation have left the Jewish community despairing. But is this the whole reality?

Shabbat Nitzavim 2025: Can You Be Married To The Same Person for 40 Years? 21.09.2025 15:46 ↓

Shabbat Nitzavim 2025: Can You Be Married To The Same Person for 40 Years? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Ki Tavo Board Installation 2025: How (we live) Explains Why (we are) 15.09.2025 8:48 ↓

On the occasion of the Shabbat recognizing our outgoing and incoming Board of Governors Rabbi Flanzraich reflects on how Jews live which comes to explain why we are the way we are.

Shabbat Shoftim 2025: War and Crimes 31.08.2025 18:53 ↓

War is horrible and should be avoided at nearly all costs, but there are times when it is unavoidable. How does one morally fight?

Shabbat Re'eh 2025: A (Very) Kosher Sermon 31.08.2025 13:22 ↓

Shabbat Re'eh 2025: A (Very) Kosher Sermon by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Nachamu 2025: Sadie Hawkins Day 10.08.2025 12:02 ↓

The late American Jewish comic strip writer Al Capp brought to life a character whose idea is deeply connected to an ancient event with an enduring - and current - message.

Shabbat Mattot-Masa'ei 2025: Behold, A People 27.07.2025 17:26 ↓

Shabbat Mattot-Masa'ei 2025: Behold, A People by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Pinchas 2025: Promised Lands & Other Lessons 24.07.2025 12:49 ↓

Shabbat Pinchas 2025: Promised Lands & Other Lessons by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Korach 2025: Jobs, Money, Blenders & You 29.06.2025 16:22 ↓

Shabbat Korach 2025: Jobs, Money, Blenders & You by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Shelach 2025: By Cunning Shall Thee Wage War 22.06.2025 14:51 ↓

Shabbat Shelach 2025: By Cunning Shall Thee Wage War by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Beha'alotecha 2025: The Enemies We Talk About 17.06.2025 14:37 ↓

Shabbat Beha'alotecha 2025: The Enemies We Talk About by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shavuot 2025: Letters From Heaven 04.06.2025 14:45 ↓

Shavuot 2025: Letters From Heaven by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Behar B'hukotai 2025: A Lesson From a Difficult Week 25.05.2025 15:29 ↓

Shabbat Behar B'hukotai 2025: A Lesson From a Difficult Week by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: The Evil Son 11.05.2025 15:20 ↓

Beth Sholom Synagogue annually hosts the Peace of Mind program which brings combat stressed soldiers to Canada to complete their therapy as a unit. This week we welcomed our record 10th group. Every year we meet special men and this year was certainly no different. On Shabbat morning Rabbi Flanzraich delivers his thoughts to us and them.

Shabbat Tazria Mitzora 2025: Israel @ 100 (and beyond!) 04.05.2025 15:09 ↓

This past week the Jewish world celebrated 77 years of Jewish statehood and with it comes the question: what is Israel at 100? Join Rabbi Flanzraich in search for some answers.

Shabbat VaYikra 2025: The Jewish Difference 04.04.2025 14:27 ↓

Shabbat VaYikra 2025: The Jewish Difference by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat VaYakhel 2025: Heart or Mind? 31.03.2025 12:41 ↓

Shabbat VaYakhel 2025: Heart or Mind? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Ki Tissa 2025: Sooner or Later 15.03.2025 14:26 ↓

Shabbat Ki Tissa 2025: Sooner or Later by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Mishpatim 2025: The Smallest Coffins Are The Heaviest 21.02.2025 16:55 ↓

Shabbat Mishpatim 2025: The Smallest Coffins Are The Heaviest by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat Bo 2025: Same Person, Many Faces 01.02.2025 13:03 ↓

Shabbat Bo 2025: Same Person, Many Faces by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat VaYehi 2024: And Kaddish For All 29.01.2025 14:08 ↓

Shabbat VaYehi 2024: And Kaddish For All by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat VaYigash 2025: Make Your Idea Ignite 03.01.2025 15:29 ↓

APOLOGIES: THE MISSING FINAL 5 MINUTES IS NOW HERE.

Sermon Shabbat Hanukkah-Miketz 2024: Which Story is THE Story? 29.12.2024 15:06 ↓

Sermon Shabbat Hanukkah-Miketz 2024: Which Story is THE Story? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich