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Congregation Schaarai Zedek
This podcast features sermons from Shabbat and holiday services at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida. Congregation Schaarai Zedek is a Reform Jewish congregation established in 1894. Today, our Temple family is made up of more than 3,000 adults and children spanning four generations. We have been very fortunate to have strong spiritual leadership and an active membership throughout our 100 year history. We are led by Rabbi Joel Simon, Rabbi Micahel Weiss, Cantor Deborrah Cannizzaro…
Episodes
Congregation Schaarai ZedekBuilding A Home Sanctuary
A sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on September 11, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekTrue or Not – Creating a Narrative We Want to be Remembered
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on September 4, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekThe Sound of Silence
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 21, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekCarving a Path to the Talmud: In Honour of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
A sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 14, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekI'm Still Hungry... Mind Over Milkshakes
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 7, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekMeasure for Measure
A sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 31, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekThe Synagogue on the Hill
A sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 24, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekLest We Forget
A sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 17, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekAn Unlikely Teacher
A sermon by Rabbi Michael Weiss from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 3, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.

Congregation Schaarai ZedekA Message from Rabbi Simon
A Message from Rabbi Simon by Congregation Schaarai Zedek
Congregation Schaarai ZedekCounting Up to Uncertainty
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on April 17, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSermon from Rabbi Farb
A sermon by Rabbi Nathan Farb from Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on April 10, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekPreventing Impatience from Becoming a Golden Calf
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on March 13, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekLeadership that Illuminates
A sermon by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on March 6, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekThe Wine and the Water Tower
A story by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on February 21, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek and visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekKabbalat Shabbat: Receiving the Sabbath
A sermon by Cantor Deborrah Cannizzaro at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on January 24, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekNew Year’s Resolutions to Look Good on Parchment
A sermon by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on January 10, 2020. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekFinding Meaning in Difficult Times
A sermon by Rabbi Richard Birnholz at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekThree Lies and a Truth
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on December 6, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSermon by Rabbi Farb
A sermon by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on November 29, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai Zedek"Amen"
A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website www.zedek.org.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekA Story by Rabbi Farb
A story told by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on November 15, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai Zedek23andMe: Mishpachah
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSchaarai Zedek's 125th Anniversary - Sermon by Rabbi Birnholz
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Richard Birnholz at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on October 25, 2019, at the celebration of Schaarai Zedek's 125th…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekA Eulogy for the Minyan: Remembering the Victims One Year Later
Remembering the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting one year later. In addition to Rabbi Simon’s sermon, please read the words of college student…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekThe Etrog and the Pumpkin
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2019. If you would like more information after Rabbi…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekA Snowbird Sukkah? Making a Fall Festival Relevant during a Florida Summer
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on October 11, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekYizkor Sermon - Rabbi Birnholz
Yizkor sermon by Rabbi Birnholz A sermon delivered at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on October 9, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekThe Heroes of Interfaith Families
Yom Kippur morning sermon by Rabbi Farb A sermon delivered at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on October 9, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekDon’t Drop the Torah! A Story of Fear and Awe
Don’t Drop the Torah! A Story of Fear and Awe - A sermon by Rabbi Joel Simon on Kol Nidre. A sermon delivered at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekPlanting a Legacy of Hope
Planting a Legacy of Hope - A sermon by Rabbi Nathan Farb on Erev Rosh Hashanah. A sermon delivered at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekRabbi Joel Simon - Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon
Rabbi Simon shares a little bit of his family history and a perspective on antisemitism in the world today. A sermon delivered at Congregation Schaarai Zedek…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekRe'eh - Look
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 30, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSermon by Rabbi Simon
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 23, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekFinding Words When There Are None
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 9, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekWomen of the Wall and the Modern Temple
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on August 2, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekA Cookie Thief, a Talking Donkey, and Bad Faith
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 19, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSpeech vs Action: Water from the Rock
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 12, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekJacob’s Dream and the American Dream
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on July 5, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSermon by Rabbi Simon
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on June 28, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekPride Shabbat
A congregant speaks about his journey as a gay, Jewish man and his trip to the 25th annual LGBTQ+ Jewish Congress.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSermon by Rabbi Birnholz
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Richard Birnholz at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on June 14, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekShabbat Achshav - Receiving the Torah at Sinai and Today
Rabbi Simon shares several rabbinic stories about the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai interwoven with our Shabbat Achshav contemporary service.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekWhat’s Worth Fighting for, Even if You Fail?
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on May 24, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekSermon by Rabbi Simon
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on May 3, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekWhat's in a Name?
A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on April 26, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our website…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekAnnual Table of Abraham Interfaith Event
Abraham is considered the father of the three monotheistic faiths in the world, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the spirit of dialogue and in honor…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekRabbi Simon's Installation Response
Rabbi Simon's Response, at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida, on March 1, 2019.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekRabbi Birnholz's Installation of Rabbi Simon
Rabbi Birnholz's Installation of Rabbi Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on March 1, 2019.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekRabbi Simon's Installation Shabbat Service
Rabbi Simon's Installation Shabbat service in its entirety on March 1, 2019, at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida.
Congregation Schaarai ZedekRelationships and Sisterhood
Relationships and Sisterhood A sermon delivered by Cantor Deborrah Cannizzaro at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on February 15, 2019. Follow us…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekT’rumah – Building a Home for God in Your Heart
T'rumah A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on February 8, 2019. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekYitro – You Will Not Covet
Yitro - The Ten Commandments A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on January 25, 2019. Follow us…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekBo - Maintaining Control In A World That Is Out Of Our Control
Bo - Maintaining Control In A World That Is Out Of Our Control A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekVayeshev - Five Tips For Taking The Perfect Selfie
Vayeshev - Five Tips For Taking The Perfect Selfie A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on November 30…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekVayishlach – I, Thou… and Coffee - Treating People Like People
Vayishlach A sermon delivered by Rabbi Nathan Farb at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, Florida on November 25, 2018. Follow us @schaaraizedek or visit our…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekVayetzei - Is This Cauliflower? - When The Person We’re Married To Is Not The Person We Married
Vayetzei - Is This Cauliflower? - When The Person We’re Married To Is Not The Person We Married A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekChayei Sarah - A Eulogy For The Minyan
Chayei Sarah - A Eulogy For The Minyan A sermon delivered by Rabbi Simon the Shabbat after the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh…
Congregation Schaarai ZedekLech L’cha - Walking Side By Side With Our Ancestors And Learning From Their Lives
Lech L’cha - Walking Side By Side With Our Ancestors And Learning From Their Lives A sermon delivered by Rabbi Joel Simon at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in…