Rabbi Koppell’s Writings
Birth The birth of a child is a time for joyous celebration for the family and community. “A baby,” wrote Carl Sandburg, “is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” In contemporary American practice, children are often given a secular, English name, and, additionally, a Hebrew name. In Jewish families of European…
Delivered this sermon on the importance of good manners and civility at Temple Chai on Rosh HaShanah 5771. [Holding Blackberry Device] Wait just a minute, I have one more text message I need to respond to and then I’ll put this on vibrate and be right with you. . .…
On June 1, 2010, I had the privilege of being honored by the Respect for Law Alliance as their Military Leader Honoree. Below is the text of my remarks on that occasion. — In the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 20, we read, “Justice, justice shall you pursue, in…
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