Shabbat Vayishlach Teaching Dec 6 2025
Watch the recording of a special Torah study, from Shabbat, Saturday, December 06. We will learn about angels. What is the place of angels in [...]
Shabbat Vayetze Teaching Nov 29 2025
Join Rabbi Gadi, Saturday, November 29, at NOON ET for a special Torah study on Zoom. We will learn about Jacob returning to his land [...]
Shabbat Toledot Teaching Nov 22 2025
Join Rabbi Gadi in his hometown of Rehoboth, Israel -- the topic of this week's Parasha. One of the most powerful teachings of the Torah. [...]
Sarah and Isaac—A Mother and Son
Parashat Chayei Sarah teaching by Rabbi Gadi Capela
Sarah and Isaac—A Mother and Son, Nov 15 2025
Parashat Chayei Sarah teaching by Rabbi Gadi Capela
A Time of War and a Time of Peace
With the freeing of the hostages and the ceasefire in Israel, the prayer for peace has been realized. Our rabbis teach that redeeming the hostages [...]
“The Freedom to Act”
In the reflective spirit that follows our national celebration of independence on the Fourth of July, we are invited not just to look back — [...]
“What a Difference a Week Makes”
Just last Thursday, on June 13, the date that echoes the 613 commandments of our tradition, I reached out to you in the wake of [...]
“Not Realpolitik”
With the selection of Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, and in light of the film “Conclave,” which I happened to watch by chance on [...]
“For Such A Time As This”
The period between Purim and Passover, two festivals that are deeply intertwined, is a journey of connection to our innermost identity. Both tell stories of [...]
Letter to GEM
The following letter to the editors was sent to the members of GEM (Greenport Ecumenical Ministries), and is reprinted here, with permission: Dear GEMs, On [...]
“To Be Free Is To Not Look Back”
I am writing this message on March 20, the 20th day of Adar. Exactly 30 years ago on this very day on the Jewish calendar, [...]