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Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe

Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe

By Sinai Temple

Podcasts of sermons, interviews and more from Rabbi David Wolpe, leader of the Los Angeles Sinai Temple. Named the most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and author of eight books.
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Vayechi - L'Dor Vador

Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David WolpeDec 20, 2021

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Toldot - The Crisis: Keeping your head, your heart and your balance.

Toldot - The Crisis: Keeping your head, your heart and your balance.

Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m. 

Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Nov 19, 202319:34
Korach - Sinai

Korach - Sinai

As many of you may already know, Rabbi Wolpe has been a guiding light and an inspirational figure in at Sinai Temple for over 26 years. His profound wisdom, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of our community nurturing their faith and fostering a sense of belonging. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently delivered thought-provoking sermons that have brought comfort, insight, and a deeper understanding of our shared faith. Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe finish his journey at Sinai Temple as Senior Rabbi by giving an intimate sermon about his most impactful memories while serving this community.

Jun 24, 202317:57
Shelach - Israel

Shelach - Israel

Rabbi David Wolpes 2nd to last sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary

Jun 17, 202320:13
Beha’alotcha - Torah

Beha’alotcha - Torah

Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon "Torah" in Ziegler Sanctuary. A beautifully delivered sermon filled with wisdom wrapped in humor.

Jun 10, 202313:30
Nasso - God

Nasso - God

Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon for Parashat Nasso and his Reflection on a pivotal moment in his life when he landed his first published article.

Jun 03, 202313:54
Yizkor - Memory

Yizkor - Memory

Rabbi David Wolpe gives his Yizkor sermon on the Second day of Shabbat in Ziegler Santuary.

May 28, 202307:31
 B’midbar - The Truth About Human Nature

B’midbar - The Truth About Human Nature

Sermon given for B’midbar in Ziegler Sanctuary.

May 20, 202312:38
Bechukotai - Jews Aren't Bipolar

Bechukotai - Jews Aren't Bipolar

Sermon given for Bechutokai in Zeigler Sanctuary

May 13, 202310:20
Acharei Mot - 75 and Going Strong

Acharei Mot - 75 and Going Strong

Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon for Israel's 75th anniversary.

Apr 29, 202305:08
Tazria-Metzor - The Message in the Box

Tazria-Metzor - The Message in the Box

Sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary

Apr 22, 202309:33
Tetzaveh - People Love Dead Jews

Tetzaveh - People Love Dead Jews

Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe for Tetzaveh in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Apr 15, 202314:29
Yizkor - 8th Day of Pesach

Yizkor - 8th Day of Pesach

Rabbi David Wolpe gives a sermon on the 8th day of Pesach in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.

Apr 13, 202305:26
Pesach - From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century

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.

Apr 06, 202316:38
 Vayikra - The Art of Losing

Vayikra - The Art of Losing

"The Art of Losing" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Mar 26, 202311:30
Vayakhel - The Tabernacle and Liberation

Vayakhel - The Tabernacle and Liberation

"The Tabernacle and Liberation" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Mar 19, 202306:19
Pekudei – How Do You Measure A Life?

Pekudei – How Do You Measure A Life?

Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.

Mar 12, 202307:22
Ki Tisa - Principles and Popularity

Ki Tisa - Principles and Popularity

"Principles and Popularity" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Mar 12, 202308:51
Tetzaveh - Masks and Machiavelli: Two Purim Lessons

Tetzaveh - Masks and Machiavelli: Two Purim Lessons

"Masks and Machiavelli" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Mar 05, 202310:39
Mishpatim - When Feeling Good is Bad

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.

Feb 18, 202310:04
Yitro - Chuppah

Yitro - Chuppah

Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe give his sermon "Chuppah" for Parashat Yitro in Ziegler Main Santuary.

Feb 11, 202307:20
Beshalach - The Funeral March to Freedom

Beshalach - The Funeral March to Freedom

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 02/04/2023 for Beshalach / Shabbat Shira

Feb 05, 202309:50
Shemot - The double legacy of MLK

Shemot - The double legacy of MLK

Saturday, January 14th  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Jan 15, 202306:16
Vayechi - The Seductions of the Scepter

Vayechi - The Seductions of the Scepter

Saturday, January 7  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service The Seductions of the Scepter: Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

Jan 08, 202317:01
Vayigash - What the White House Means

Vayigash - What the White House Means

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/24/22 for Vayigash.

Dec 24, 202207:50
Vayeishev - The Meaning of Shabbat

Vayeishev - The Meaning of Shabbat

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/11/22 for Vayeishev.

Dec 11, 202205:23
Toldot - A Different Israel

Toldot - A Different Israel

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/26 for Toldot.

Nov 26, 202212:05
Lech L’cha - God and the Election

Lech L’cha - God and the Election

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/06 for Lech L'cha.

Nov 05, 202210:32
Noach - Living for the Future World

Noach - Living for the Future World

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/29 for Noach.

Oct 29, 202210:33
Sukkot - The Fallen Sukkah

Sukkot - The Fallen Sukkah

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 10/17 for Sukkot.

Oct 17, 202203:31
Chol Hamoed Sukkot - The Life and Death of Moshe Rabenu

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.

Oct 15, 202210:06
Sukkot - Divine Lessons from the Lulav

Sukkot - Divine Lessons from the Lulav

First Day of Sukkot, Ziegler Sanctuary. Monday, October 10. 9:00 AM.

Oct 10, 202206:33
Ha'azinu - A Story of Everyday Goodness

Ha'azinu - A Story of Everyday Goodness

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/08 for Ha'azinu.

Oct 08, 202209:05
Yom Kippur 5783 - The Hand of God

Yom Kippur 5783 - The Hand of God

Sermon given Wednesday in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 5th, 2022.

Oct 05, 202231:27
Kol Nidre - What I Believe

Kol Nidre - What I Believe

Sermon given Tuesday Evening at 6:00 p.m. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 4, 2022. 

Oct 05, 202222:42
Vayelech - Beginnings and Endings

Vayelech - Beginnings and Endings

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/01 for Vayelech.

Oct 01, 202207:49
Rosh Hashanah Live - Blessings in the Darkness

Rosh Hashanah Live - Blessings in the Darkness

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Live.

Sep 27, 202207:07
Rosh Hashanah - Believing in your life

Rosh Hashanah - Believing in your life

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Day 1.

Sep 26, 202226:27
Nitzavim - Three Words for the New Year

Nitzavim - Three Words for the New Year

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/24 for Nitzavim.

Sep 24, 202208:14
Ki Tavo - The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism

Ki Tavo - The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Tavo.

Sep 17, 202209:01
Ki Teitzei - Is Everything Jewish???

Ki Teitzei - Is Everything Jewish???

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Teitzei.

Sep 11, 202211:14
Eikev - God, Pandemic, and Community

Eikev - God, Pandemic, and Community

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/20 for Parashat Eikev.

Aug 20, 202208:20
Va'etchanan - Calling an Audible

Va'etchanan - Calling an Audible

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/13 for Parashat Va'etchanan.

Aug 13, 202208:21
Devarim - Sorrow and Vision

Devarim - Sorrow and Vision

"Sorrow and Vision" | Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

 Aug 6, 2022 Saturday, Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Aug 06, 202213:23
Sh'lach - Overturning Roe v. Wade

Sh'lach - Overturning Roe v. Wade

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/25 for Parashat Sh'lach.

Jun 25, 202215:07
Behaalotecha - The Problem with Families

Behaalotecha - The Problem with Families

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/18/2022 for Behaalotecha.

Jun 18, 202205:41
Naso - I did it and I'm sorry.

Naso - I did it and I'm sorry.

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/11 for Parashat Naso.

Jun 11, 202209:09
Yizkor sermon | Rabbi David Wolpe

Yizkor sermon | Rabbi David Wolpe

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 06/06/22 for Yizkor

Jun 06, 202207:32
Acharei Mot - What Happened at Sinai?

Acharei Mot - What Happened at Sinai?

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/4/2022 for Acharei Mot.

Jun 06, 202212:08
Bechukotai - The Cost Of Distrust

Bechukotai - The Cost Of Distrust

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/28/2022 for BECHUKOTAI  

May 28, 202209:43
Behar - Does God Belong in Your Business?

Behar - Does God Belong in Your Business?

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/21/22 for Behar 

May 21, 202208:52