Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe
By Sinai Temple
Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David WolpeMay 28, 2023
Yizkor - God
Rabbi David Wolpe gives his Yizkor sermon on the Second day of Shabbat in Ziegler Santuary.
B’midbar - The Truth About Human Nature
Sermon given for B’midbar in Ziegler Sanctuary.
Bechukotai - Jews Aren't Bipolar
Sermon given for Bechutokai in Zeigler Sanctuary
Acharei Mot - 75 and Going Strong
Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon for Israel's 75th anniversary.
Tazria-Metzor - The Message in the Box
Sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary
Tetzaveh - People Love Dead Jews
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe for Tetzaveh in Ziegler Sanctuary.
Yizkor - 8th Day of Pesach
Rabbi David Wolpe gives a sermon on the 8th day of Pesach in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Pesach - From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century
"From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary on the first day of Passover.
Vayikra - The Art of Losing
"The Art of Losing" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.
Vayakhel - The Tabernacle and Liberation
"The Tabernacle and Liberation" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.
Pekudei – How Do You Measure A Life?
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Ki Tisa - Principles and Popularity
"Principles and Popularity" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.
Tetzaveh - Masks and Machiavelli: Two Purim Lessons
"Masks and Machiavelli" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.
Mishpatim - When Feeling Good is Bad
Mishpatim is an important day in the Jewish calendar, and Rabbi David Wolpe’s sermon “When Feeling Good is Bad” is sure to be a thought-provoking and inspiring reminder of the important lessons from this day. Rabbi Wolpe’s sermon will explore how feeling “too good” can be a sign of spiritual danger. We hope that by listening to this sermon, we can gain a greater understanding of the importance of self-reflection and self-control.
Yitro - Chuppah
Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe give his sermon "Chuppah" for Parashat Yitro in Ziegler Main Santuary.
Beshalach - The Funeral March to Freedom
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 02/04/2023 for Beshalach / Shabbat Shira
Shemot - The double legacy of MLK
Saturday, January 14th Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service
Vayechi - The Seductions of the Scepter
Saturday, January 7 Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service The Seductions of the Scepter: Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe
Vayigash - What the White House Means
Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/24/22 for Vayigash.
Vayeishev - The Meaning of Shabbat
Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/11/22 for Vayeishev.
Toldot - A Different Israel
Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/26 for Toldot.
Lech L’cha - God and the Election
Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/06 for Lech L'cha.
Noach - Living for the Future World
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/29 for Noach.
Sukkot - The Fallen Sukkah
Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 10/17 for Sukkot.
Chol Hamoed Sukkot - The Life and Death of Moshe Rabenu
Sermon given on shabbat morning at 11:30 A.M. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 15th, 2022.
Sukkot - Divine Lessons from the Lulav
First Day of Sukkot, Ziegler Sanctuary. Monday, October 10. 9:00 AM.
Ha'azinu - A Story of Everyday Goodness
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/08 for Ha'azinu.
Yom Kippur 5783 - The Hand of God
Sermon given Wednesday in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 5th, 2022.
Kol Nidre - What I Believe
Sermon given Tuesday Evening at 6:00 p.m. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 4, 2022.
Vayelech - Beginnings and Endings
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/01 for Vayelech.
Rosh Hashanah Live - Blessings in the Darkness
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Live.
Rosh Hashanah - Believing in your life
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Day 1.
Nitzavim - Three Words for the New Year
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/24 for Nitzavim.
Ki Tavo - The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Tavo.
Ki Teitzei - Is Everything Jewish???
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Teitzei.
Eikev - God, Pandemic, and Community
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/20 for Parashat Eikev.
Va'etchanan - Calling an Audible
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/13 for Parashat Va'etchanan.
Devarim - Sorrow and Vision
Aug 6, 2022 Saturday, Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service
Sh'lach - Overturning Roe v. Wade
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/25 for Parashat Sh'lach.
Behaalotecha - The Problem with Families
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/18/2022 for Behaalotecha.
Naso - I did it and I'm sorry.
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/11 for Parashat Naso.
Yizkor sermon | Rabbi David Wolpe
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 06/06/22 for Yizkor
Acharei Mot - What Happened at Sinai?
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/4/2022 for Acharei Mot.
Bechukotai - The Cost Of Distrust
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/28/2022 for BECHUKOTAI
Behar - Does God Belong in Your Business?
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/21/22 for Behar
Kedoshim - Our Mothers and Ourselves
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/7 for Kedoshim
Acharei Mot - A Different Story of Israel
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 4/30 for Acharei Mot.
Pesach - Passover, Pandemics, and Possibilities
"Passover, Pandemics, and Possibilities" | Sermon by Rabbi David for Pesach
Saturday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Maror and Charoset - Bittersweetness
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 4/16 for Maror and Charoset.
Tzav - A Narrow Bridge
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 3/19 for Parashat Tzav.
Vayikra - Deep Calls to Deep
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 3/12 for Parashat Vayikra.
Pekudei - Rewriting the Jewish Story
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 3/5 for Parashat Pekudei.
Vayakhel - Ukraine, Israel and Auto-Emancipation
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 2/26 for Parashat Vayakhel.
Ki Tisa - Masks, Media, Children and Community
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 2/19 for Parashat Ki Tisa.
Terumah - Commodities and Gifts
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 2/5 for Parashat Terumah.
Mishpatim - The Morality of the Olympics: 1936 and 2022
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 1/29 for Parashat Mishpatim.
Yitro - What is the Point of the Ten Commandments?
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 1/22 for Parashat Yitro.
Beshalach - A Poem Lovely as a Tree
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 1/15 for Parashat Beshalach.
Bo - The Magic of Gifts
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 1/8 for Parashat Bo.
Va'erah - Promises and Resolutions
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 1/1 for Parashat Va'erah.
Vayechi - L'Dor Vador
Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 12/18 for Parashat Vayechi.
Vayeshev - Mirrors and Windows
Vayishlach - Face to Face
Toldot - Rise
Vayera - Loving the Ladder
Lech-Lecha - Mission Impossible
Noach - Drunk and Disorderly
Yizkor - The Empty Chair
Sukkot V - Why Do We Pray?
Sukkot I - Three Reasons for Joy
Ha'Azinu - The Poetry of Life
Yom Kippur - Regrets, I've Had a Few
Kol Nidre - Broken Tablets: How to Handle Our Regrets
Vayeilech - Our Story and Your Story
1st Day of Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah - Raise Your Eyes
Nitzavim - Stop!
Ki Tavo - Building a Future
Ki Teitzei - Preparing Your Heart for the High Holy Days
Eikev - Modeling Relationships
Balak - Renewing an Ancient Blessing
Sh'lach - Jewish Learning, Jewish Future
Beha'alotcha - Memorial Day
Nasso - Different Kinds of Strength
Shavuot II - We Are All Passengers
Bamidbar - Counting Jews and Jews Who Count
Behar-Bechukotai - To Whom Do You Belong?
Emor - Pilgrimage
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim - And Now for Something Completely Different
Tazria-Metzora - When Not to Listen
Shmini - Rededicating the Temple
Pesach VII - Freedom, Fear and Faith
Pesach I – Trauma and Torah
Tzav - Big and Small
Vayikra - No Chametz at the Seder
Vayakhel-Pekudei - A Sermon In Song
Ki Tisa - Defenseless In a Vast World
Tetzaveh - Purim Doesn't End
Yitro - Why Do the Ten Commandments Matter?
Beshalach - What Is A Miracle?
Bo - God and the First Born
Vaera - Hearts and Masks
Shemot - America, Past, Present and Future
Vayigash - Spiritual Finances
Miketz - A Year of Miracles
Vayeshev - Different Kinds of Light
Vayishlach - Different Sorts of Dreams
Vayetzei - If You've Got Your Health...
Toldot - Isaac's Special Gift
Chayei Sara - We Must Do As Isaac Did
Vayera - Coming Down The Mountain
Lech-Lecha - The First Influencer
Noach - Noah and the Tower - A Message for 2020
Shmini Atseret - Answering the Sin of the Spies
Sukkot - Return To The Land
Sukkot – The PTSD Holiday
Yom Kippur - The Dreams Of Others
Kol Nidre - Soft And Strong: A Different Way To Be
Ha'Azinu - Lessons From One High Court To Another
Erev Rosh Hashanah - Number Our Days
1st Day of Rosh Hashanah - The Battlefront
Nitzavim-Vayeilech - Lockdown Lessons
Ki Tavo - Repeat Again
Ki Teitzei - Forgetfulness - Good And Bad
Shoftim - How Life Imitates Chess
Eikev - What We Learn From Aaron’s Death
Vaetchanan - Commanded to Love?
Devarim - The Plight of Moses and His People
Matot-Masei - Identity And Individuality: Are You Your Group?
Pinchas - What Should We Be Zealots For?
Chukat-Balak - July 4th Isn’t Black and White
Korach - Korach and the Pandemic – A Second Look
Sh'lach - Reactivity: The Spies' Sin and Ours
Torah Class from June 18, 2020
Torah Class from June 11, 2020
Torah Class from June 4, 2020
Beha'alotcha - How We Talk To One Another
Nasso - Lift Yourself And Others
Shavuot II -Sadness That Sinks, Sadness That Soars
Torah Class from May 28, 2020
Torah Class from May 21, 2020
Torah Class from May 14, 2020
Torah Class from May 7, 2020
Torah Class from April 30, 2020
Torah Class from April 23, 2020
Torah Class from April 2, 2020
Torah Class from March 26, 2020
Bamidbar - Are We in the Wilderness?
Behar-Bechukotai - Marking Graduations in a Pandemic
Emor - Imahot - Mothers
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim - The Valley Of The Shadow
Tazria-Metzora - The New Lashon Hara
Shmini - Coming Too Close
Yizkor - Losses
Pesach III – Interregnum
Pesach I – What Would My Father Say?
Tzav - A Passover Like No Other
Vayikra - The Meaning of Sacrifice
Torah Class from March 19, 2020
Ki Tisa - Idols And Information
Tetzaveh - Purim, Plague and Politics: A Report from AIPAC
Bamidbar - What If You Didn't Know
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Bechukotai - Torah Advice for the Candidates
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Emor - Who's A Hypocrite
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Drash
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Kedoshim - Holiness
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Achrei Mot - Hurt and Healing
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Study Source
Study given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Pesach VIII - I Will Not Die But Live
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Passover - Redemptions Big and Small
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Metzora - Pour Out Your Wrath
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Study Source
Rabbi David Wolpe
Tazria - Passover, What’s The Next Question?
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Shmini - How Judaism became Judaism
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple
Drash
Drash given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Tzav - Is This A Test
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Drash - Rabbi David Wolpe
Drash given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Vayakhel - Turning Knowledge into Wisdom
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Drash
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Ki Tisa - Why We Worship Idols
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
SHEMOT – BECOMING A PEOPLE
January 2, 2016
Bereshit – Renewal
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Shmini Atzeret | Shmini Atzeret Rabbi Judah's Last Wishes
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.
Sukkot / סוּכּוֹת 5776 | Koufax and the American Jewish Dream
Rabbi David Wolpe gives his Sukkot sermon in Ziegler Sanctuary.
First Day of Sukkot: A Holiday Human and Divine | Shevat - Adar I, 5776
Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.