Kol Dodi

10-20-18 Crossing Over

What did it take Abraham to step out in faith? Rabbi Ken teaches on the Torah Portion "Lech Lecha." This week's readings: Genesis 12:1-4; Isaiah 51:1-2; Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 10:28-30; Ephesians 2:11-13,18-19; Revelation 7:4,9-10 

10-13-18 Guest Teaching From Jeff P. on Noach

This week while Rabbi Ken is away, our own Jeff P. fills in to teach on this week's Torah Portion, Noach. This week's readings: Genesis 6:11-14; 9:11-15; Isaiah 53:5; James 3:8-10; Revelation 21:10-11; 22-25

10-6-18 The Differences Between Jonathan and Saul (1 Samuel 14)

Rabbi Ken looks at the difference between Jonathan and Saul as examples of a GOD-centered vs. a me-centered attitude. This week's readings: 1 Samuel 14:1,4,6-8,13-15,20,24,27,37,43-45; Psalm 18:29-40,47; 1 Timothy 6:12

9-29-18 Sukkot and it’s Significance - the Book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) - Why Be Here?

At the conclusion of the Biblical yearly cycle, we encounter the incredible holiday of Sukkot. Rabbi Ken unlocks it's spiritual significcane and shows it's more than building a hut. This week's readings: Deuteronomy 16:13-15; Zechariah 10:1; 14:16; Psalm 27:5; Nehemiah 8:14-16; John 7:33; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Hebrews 13:14; Jacob 4:14; Revelation 21:1-5

9-22-18 Samuel’s Clash with Saul (1 Samuel 13) — Mental and Moral Denial in our Culture

It takes a lot to own up to our mistakes. Rabbi Ken takes a look at where Saul went wrong. This week's readings: 1 Samuel 10:8; 13:8-14; Psalm 32:5; Proverbs 11:2; 16:18; 28:13; 29:23; Ecclesiastes 7:8; 1 Peter 5:5; 1 John 1:8-10

9-9-18 Rosh Hashanah - The Akeda

As is traditional this time of year, Rabbi Ken teaches on the Akeda (Binding of Isaac) - focusing on being present for divine opportunities. Readings: Genesis 22:1-14; Isaiah 41:8-10; Hebrews 11:17-19

 

 

9-8-18 Saul Makes a Stand + Kol Dodi's Core Values

We're in 1 Samuel 11, the story of Saul leading the people into battle and standing for justice. In the second half of this message, Rabbi Ken clears up where Kol Dodi stands on core values. This week's readings: 1 Samuel 11:1-8,11,13; Proverbs 1:7;29:25; Ephesians 5:15-18; 6:10-11

9-1-18 Samuel Anoints Saul - Are You Anointed and For What?

Are you anointed? Rabbi Ken uses the story of Saul's anointing to expound on the role of the Holy Spirit. This week's readings: 1 Samuel 10:1,5-6,9-10,17-19,24; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Psalm 92:11; 105:14-15; John 15:26-27; 16:13; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

8-25-18 Hello Saul! (1 Samuel 9)

We continue our series in 1 Samuel with the introduction of Saul. Why was he chosen? What can we learn from the way he got started? This week's readings: 1 Samuel 9:1-3,15-17,20-21,27; Jeremiah 23:3-4; Hosea 3:4-5; 8:2 NKJV; Zechariah 2:14-15; Romans 10:1; 11:1,11,25-26

8-18-18 Be Careful What You Ask For! (1 Samuel 8)

The children of Israel ask for a king. Are they asking for the right king at the right time? This week's readings: Deuteronomy 17:14-15; 1 Samuel 8:4-9; Zechariah 14:8-9; Revelation 19:11-16