by Erik Contzius | Dec 25, 2020 | Judaism, Sermon
We can share this Chirstmas Day with Shabbat, look the Sabbath candles glowing before us as a reminder of the light we wish to bring into the world, and look at the Christmas lights in our neighborhood and see them as a sign of those around us who, too, are looking to bring more light into a darkened world.
by Erik Contzius | Apr 1, 2020 | Judaism
Coronavirus. Who knew it was the 11th plague? If you are leading a seder this year and need a hagaddah to lead a seder over Zoom, Google Hangouts or whatever, here’s one I designed a few years back. Want to show some appreciation? Make a donation to the charity...
by Erik Contzius | Oct 23, 2018 | Cantorial, Judaism, Music, Sermon
In order to talk of the role of the Hazzan or Cantor, one must speak about the role of public prayer.