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A warm, book-cover-style illustration of hands clasped in prayer, made for the sermon 'Somebody Must Keep Praying for the World' by Rabbi Paul Kipnes

A warm, book-cover-style illustration of hands clasped in prayer, made for the sermon 'Somebody Must Keep Praying for the World' by Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Somebody Must Keep Praying for the World

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

16 hours ago4 min read

Rabbi Elana Rabishaw, in a Chicago Cubs cap and jersey, and Rabbi Paul Kipnes, in a Boston Red Sox jersey and cap, stand together at a baseball stadium with a worn baseball resting on the railing in front of them, Citizens Bank Park and Dodgers signage visible behind them.

Rabbi Elana Rabishaw, in a Chicago Cubs cap and jersey, and Rabbi Paul Kipnes, in a Boston Red Sox jersey and cap, stand together at a baseball stadium with a worn baseball resting on the railing in front of them, Citizens Bank Park and Dodgers signage visible behind them.

The Boy Who Gave Away His Foul Ball

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

16 hours ago4 min read

When a Mentor Dies: Remembering Paul “PJR” Reichenbach

When a Mentor Dies: Remembering Paul “PJR” Reichenbach

When a Mentor Dies: Remembering Paul “PJR” Reichenbach

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

20 hours ago5 min read

Illustration of a biblical-looking figure and a woman planting a seedling together, evoking the sermon's Rosh Hashanah story of planting for a future generation.

Illustration of a biblical-looking figure and a woman planting a seedling together, evoking the sermon's Rosh Hashanah story of planting for a future generation.

When the World Feels Bleak, Jews Plant Seeds

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

2 days ago7 min read

A tallit and mahzor rest on a wooden table before open sanctuary doors leading to a sunlit courtyard, beside the prayer's title, 'A Prayer for Those Who Carry Us into the High Holy Days,' by Rabbi Paul Kipnes.

A tallit and mahzor rest on a wooden table before open sanctuary doors leading to a sunlit courtyard, beside the prayer's title, 'A Prayer for Those Who Carry Us into the High Holy Days,' by Rabbi Paul Kipnes.

Prayer for Those Who Carry Us into the High Holy Days

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Sep 82 min read

A steaming mug, an open journal, and a pen rest on a sunlit stone ledge beside olive branches and a soft blanket, overlooking hills at sunset — a quiet, contemplative scene.

A steaming mug, an open journal, and a pen rest on a sunlit stone ledge beside olive branches and a soft blanket, overlooking hills at sunset — a quiet, contemplative scene.

Prayer While Awaiting More Medical Tests

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Sep 81 min read

Rabbi Paul Kipnes takes a rainy group selfie with Congregation Or Ami's youth in ponchos and umbrellas at Disneyland.

Rabbi Paul Kipnes takes a rainy group selfie with Congregation Or Ami's youth in ponchos and umbrellas at Disneyland.

Why Rabbis Spend a Day at Disneyland Before Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Sep 73 min read

A Fighting Cancer Prayer: I’ve Got This (and God’s Got Me)

A Fighting Cancer Prayer: I’ve Got This (and God’s Got Me)

A Fighting Cancer Prayer: I’ve Got This (and God’s Got Me)

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Sep 51 min read

A gravestone surrounded by white lilies in a cemetery at sunset, with the poem title "Today I Go to the Funeral to Bury the Mother I Love" by Rabbi Paul Kipnes

A gravestone surrounded by white lilies in a cemetery at sunset, with the poem title "Today I Go to the Funeral to Bury the Mother I Love" by Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Today I Go to the Funeral to Bury the Mother I Love

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Sep 51 min read

A Sacred Gift Saves a Life: Or Ami Comes Together for Scott Sorrentino

A Sacred Gift Saves a Life: Or Ami Comes Together for Scott Sorrentino

A Sacred Gift Saves a Life: Or Ami Comes Together for Scott Sorrentino

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Jun 214 min read

Photo of hands holding kidneys, with a question: Why did God create us with two kidneys?

Photo of hands holding kidneys, with a question: Why did God create us with two kidneys?

Why Did God Create Us with Two Kidneys? A Story about Kidney Donation

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Jun 182 min read

Title of post with prayerbook, rock that says yizkor/memory, yahrzeit candle

Title of post with prayerbook, rock that says yizkor/memory, yahrzeit candle

When Sitting Shiva Is Not Possible: Jewish Paths Through Grief When Life Gets in the Way

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Jun 165 min read

What Happens When You Invite Strangers to Neighborhood Shabbat Dinner?

What Happens When You Invite Strangers to Neighborhood Shabbat Dinner?

What Happens When You Invite Strangers to Neighborhood Shabbat Dinner?

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Apr 204 min read

Karpas Ritual of Dipping: Holding Opposites

Karpas Ritual of Dipping: Holding Opposites

Karpas Ritual of Dipping: Holding Opposites

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Mar 310 min read

Finding Balance When The World Feels Out of Control

Finding Balance When The World Feels Out of Control

Finding Balance When The World Feels Out of Control

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Mar 55 min read

Youth learning Jewish values through play

Youth learning Jewish values through play

Game Changers: Teaching Jewish Values through Play

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Feb 193 min read

What Kind of World Are We Building for Our Children?

What Kind of World Are We Building for Our Children?

What Kind of World Are We Building for Our Children?

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Feb 82 min read

This Is Not Okay: A Rabbi’s Torah Response to the Killings in Minneapolis

This Is Not Okay: A Rabbi’s Torah Response to the Killings in Minneapolis

This Is Not Okay: A Rabbi’s Torah Response to the Killings in Minneapolis

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Jan 315 min read

Cartoon Halloween Bride and Groom in Dodgers outfits with words Lech L'cha for the Torah portion

Cartoon Halloween Bride and Groom in Dodgers outfits with words Lech L'cha for the Torah portion

When the World Plays Tricks, Torah Offers Treats

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Nov 1, 20255 min read

Sabbath Prayer for the Dodgers

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

Oct 25, 20251 min read

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