Rabbi David Baum

Parashat Vayehi - Rabbi David Baum, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Click Above to Watch What if you were the last Jew on earth? What if you...

During these past two weeks, we have seen the blessings of the fire as we lit our Hanukkiot, but we have also seen the destruction that...

Parashat Vayeishev, Rabbi David Baum December 21, 2024 - 20 Kislev 5785 (click on the picture above for the video version of the sermon...

Rabbi David Baum - Parashat Vayishlach Delivered on Shabbat morning, December 14, 2024 Congregation Shaarei Kodesh (AI-Generated picture...

Parashat Chayyei Sarah I have had many memorable Thanksgivings, but there is one I will never forget. Alissa and I were dating long...

Parashat Vayera 2024 Mayor Ed Koch’s famously said: “If you agree with me on 9 out of 12 issues, vote for me. If you agree with me on 12...

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Some characters have changed, although some key characters haven't, and the stakes...

This Election Day, may we find the strength to rise above our selfish impulses and renew our sense of shared purpose.

During the summer, I asked a question: Do you remember where you were when you heard Osama bin Laden was killed by Seal Team 6? It was in...

Yom Kippur Sermon 2024-5785 This summer, Alissa and I went on our first trip without the kids for over three days in 18 years. We went to...

Kol Nidre - 2024/5785 Rabbi David Baum This week, my friend and colleague Rabbi Philip Weintraub called me and asked for a favor. He...

Rosh Hashanah Sermon by Rabbi David Baum 2024/5785 Have you ever heard of a 'Where were you when' moment? They are few and far between,...

Rosh Hashanah Sermon by Rabbi David Baum 2024/5785 I looked down at my phone and saw the name of one of our young congregants. I pictured...

As we reflect on the themes of life and death during the high holy days, we focus on the struggles of our loved ones with breast cancer.

Photo by Martina Mainetti  on Unsplash Parashat Ki Teitzei 2024 Rabbi David Baum This week, we observed the anniversary of 9/11, a day...

Shower Us with Healing and Resilience; Help Us to Rise Again A special learning session with Rabbi David Baum in memory of Hersh...

Rabbi David Baum Parashat Shoftim Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel shared a story of how he studied the Akeidah as a child with his Rebbe in...

Parashat Re'eh 2024/5784 How many of you grew up without air conditioning? Tell me - what was late afternoon/early evening like for you? ...

This week, our people are in mourning after the deaths of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alex Lobanov,...

Jewish Love, new wedding trends like charging tickets, the Bachelor/Bachelorette...and more