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From the Rabbi’s Desk
The other night on the Colbert Report, a television show that airs at 11:30 immediately after The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert held up two books each one authored by a member of his writing staff. The title of the first book escapes me. I can’t remember its title. I can’t remember the […]
Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sermon
Below is a copy of the sermon Rabbi Hyman delivered at the second annual Juneteenth Celebration. Rabbi Hyman was invited to by the Frederick Douglas Honor Society. You know, it was exactly one year ago today that we gathered here on this spot and in this manner and as a community triumphantly celebrating the return […]
Rabbi Hyman’s MLK Speech
At the request of so many, we are pleased to share with you the text of Rabbi Hyman’s sermon which he delivered at the 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast last month. Rabbi Hyman was the key-note speaker at this community celebration. I am honored by your invitation to share some thoughts on […]
Rabbi’s Comments at TACL Martin Luther King event held at B’nai Israel, 2016
It is no small task to speak with the community onthisday when we celebratethe birth, life andlegacyof Martin Luther King, Jr.For this isadayof conscienceand memory. Onthis dayhistory and hope converge. On this day, ourpast is measured againstour progress. On this day, we are answerable to Dr. King and to his dream. The challenge and burden of […]
What’s Happening with the Rabbi
As the rabbi of Temple B’nai Israel, I welcome your visit to our website. This section of the site is where I’ll be posting remarks, prayers, and commentary I’ve made at various community and national events. Please feel free to be in touch if you’d like to suggest a topic for further discussion, or if […]