rabbiaustinzootDec 31, 20234 minVayechi 5784 - Healing Our Generational TraumaThe following is a sermon I delivered at Valley Temple on Friday evening, December 29th, 2023. In my work with wedding couples, I’ve...
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rabbiaustinzootJul 6, 20232 minAdding Our Own Kindling to the FireSometimes a song hits you in just the right moment. The weather might have the perfect conditions, or the feelings of the day might...