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This is the sermon I delivered to the Highland Park Conservative Temple - Congregation Anshe Emeth on Rosh Hashanah 5768. It has been one year since a tragic fire destroyed our sanctuary. Standing next to the sealed doors I imagine the conversations of the original founders of our shul. What did they want to create in a synagogue? They were interesting people who lived in an extraordinary time. As we imagine our future synagogue, we are having similar conversations among ourselves. "Let there be this, and let there be that." The creation story in Genesis inspires us with the words "Let there be." Every time we say, "Let there be!" something happens. (Stella Terril Mann). All creative endeavors begin with saying "let there be."
We are saying this now: Let there be. Creation is also one of the main themes of Rosh Hashanah, we celebrate the creation of the world, and the possibility of our own renewal. The sealed doors also represent the Gates of Teshuvah. Sometimes we are afraid to enter them, but let us not be afraid. Let there be a new shul; let there be peace; let there be a sweet, beautiful, joyous, new year.
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he is the best sermon macker in the world
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Anonymous
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"The HPCT-CAE" is a very lucky shul to have Rabbi Malomet as it's rabbi. What a joy to listen to."
A Friend
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Rabbi Malomet is a brilliant, insightful and inspirational speaker. A masterful blend of spirituality, scholarship and sensitivity, entertainment and humor, richly steeped in a warm Jewish vibe.
Rabbi Malomet's congregants (and all of his many fans, followers and friends) are ever-fortunate and truly blessed.
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Anonymous
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good job abba. one of ur best
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I am inspired by your warm and meaningful words....shana tova to you and the entire congregation...Gerrie
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Rabbi,
You are a magnificient storyteller and an eloquent deliverer of this beautiful message. May we br granted the power to enact these dreams together. Good health,fun times and peace to all.
Marlene
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