Rabbi Marc D. Rudolph

Our Relationship To Israel                                                                                                                                                                    September 30, 2008 Rosh Hashannah Day 1                                                                                                                                                                       Rabbi Marc D Rudolph What should be the role of Israel in contemporary American life? This year, 2008, we have been celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the State of Israel. Over the past sixty years, and even beyond, the relationship between the Jews of the…

 Four Kinds of Repentence Rabbi Marc D. Rudolph Erev Rosh Hashanna marks the beginning of the Aseret Yemai Teshuva – the Ten Days of Repentance.  During this time we seek two kinds of forgiveness – Bein Adam LeMakom – forgiveness that we ask of G-d; and Bein Adam LeChavero – forgiveness we ask of each…

The most popular course at Harvard University these last few years has been a course called “Positive Psychology.” It is taught by Israeli professor Tal Ben Shahar. The course focuses on “how to create a fulfilling and flourishing life” based on the scientific research into human psychology. In the past several years, courses with similar…