American and Jewish Independence
Recorded Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 19 Tamuz 5786
As America marked its 250th Independence Day, Rabbi Gadi Capela reflected on the meaning of freedom in both the American and Jewish traditions.
From the ideals of the Declaration of Independence to the Exodus from Egypt, this teaching explores a deeper understanding of liberty—not only freedom from oppression, but freedom for responsibility, justice, holiness, and service.
Rabbi Gadi Capela
Congregation Ohel Moed