03 November 23
Vayera 2023
My Induction address
Rabbis’ and Cantor’s Thoughts and Writings
Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) is an inclusive, progressive, vibrant and welcoming holy community. Our Judaism combines a love of Jewish tradition with love of community.
29 October 23
Lech L’cha Sermon 2023 – Judaism’s Origin In Israel
Rabbi Mark Goldsmith's sermon addresses the values which stem from Abraham and Sarah's first days in the Land of Israel and how they set a pattern for the Jewish connection with Israel from that time onward. These values help us to understand the potential for the Jewish and Arab relationship in the State of Israel today.
22 October 23
Noach Sermon 2023: The world must not be full of hamas
Rabbi Mark's sermon addresses the despicable acts of Hamas through the lens of the full Torah portion which contains the story of Noah and traces his line to Abraham - the common spiritual ancestor of Judaism, Islam and Christianity
14 October 23
Cain and Abel, and candles of hope
In a dark week how can we find light and hope
27 September 23
Yom Kippur Yizkor/Neilah Sermon 2023: We are in the middle for now
As we come to the end of Yom Kippur Rabbi Mark recognises that anything can happen in the year ahead.
27 September 23
Yom Kippur 2023
The Indefatigable Jewish spirit
27 September 23
Kol Nidre – AI and what it means to be human
19 September 23
Rosh Hashanah Second Day
Pursuing Justice in ways we are able to
19 September 23
Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon 2023/5784: For our next generation
Rabbi Mark asks what will we give to our next generation from some of the major trends of the past year - the rise of artificial intelligence, the effects of climate change, the democratic crisis in Israel and the proposal to form a new Progressive Jewish movement including Reform and Liberal Judaism.
18 September 23
Rosh ha-Shanah evening 2023
Being an optimist
10 September 23
Parashat Nitzavim
No more excuses
02 September 23
Ki Tavo – Be more Joel!