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The Challenges and Opportunities of being a Minority Religion in an Increasingly Secular and Pluralistic Society by Rabbi Joe Blair

The Challenges and Opportunities of being a Minority Religion in an Increasingly Secular and Pluralistic Society “Lil’ Ole Us – Being a Minority” Some Thoughts from the Perspective of a Rabbi to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro Rabbi Joe … Continue reading

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RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND PLURALISTIC CULTURE by Rev. Dr. Ed Piper

RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND PLURALISTIC CULTURE Reflections by Rev. Dr. Ed Piper Temple House of Israel (Staunton, VA) May 18, 2013 I am grateful to Rabbi Blair for suggesting this pulpit exchange and to the members of your congregation for your … Continue reading

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Praying with our feet – Rosh Hashanah 5773

Praying with our feet Temple House of Israel, Staunton, VA Temple Beth El, Harrisonburg, VA 10 Tishrei 5773 25/26 September 2012 Ten days ago, Jews around the world were preparing to celebrate Rosh HaShana. Many had spent hours in their … Continue reading

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Sermon – Rosh Hashanah 5772 The Hope of the Year by Rabbi Joe Blair

Rosh Hashanah 5772 Rabbi Joe Blair The Hope of the Year Shalom, and Gut Yontif. I am pleased to be here with all of you tonight/today, gathered as a community to welcome the new year together. We have lived through … Continue reading

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