Shalom Y’all!
When I was being interviewed here in Ocala to be your Rabbi, there were a few things that were made abundantly clear to me. I was asked how I felt about discussing politics in my sermons. I am thankful the answer I gave was one that was shared not only by the interview committee – but also by the majority of the membership! I responded by saying, “I believe my sermons are the place for me to teach Torah. Sometimes, I will discuss certain current issues – but through the lens of Jewish history.” I believe I have done a pretty good job so far of sticking to that!