Straight From The Pulpit (and Heart)

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

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? by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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.

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 by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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 by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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

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

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

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

Shavuot 2025: Letters From Heaven by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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

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 Meteor 2025: Israel @ 100 (and beyond!) by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Shabbat VaYikra 2025: The Jewish Difference by Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

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

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

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