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Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe

327 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 185 ratings

Podcasts of sermons, interviews and more from Rabbi David Wolpe, leader of the Los Angeles Sinai Temple. Named the most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and author of eight books.

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Episodes

Tzav - Weeping in the Evening

March 31, 2024 02:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m.  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "Weeping in the Evening": Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe Parashat Tzav / Shabbat Parah

Toldot - The Crisis: Keeping your head, your heart and your balance.

November 19, 2023 03:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m.  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Korach - Sinai

June 24, 2023 17:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

As many of you may already know, Rabbi Wolpe has been a guiding light and an inspirational figure in at Sinai Temple for over 26 years. His profound wisdom, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of our community nurturing their faith and fostering a sense of belonging. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently delivered thought-provoking sermons that have brought comfort, insight, and a deeper understanding of our shared faith. Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe finish his journey at Sinai ...

Shelach - Israel

June 17, 2023 17:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Rabbi David Wolpes 2nd to last sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary

Beha’alotcha - Torah

June 10, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon "Torah" in Ziegler Sanctuary. A beautifully delivered sermon filled with wisdom wrapped in humor.

Nasso - God

June 03, 2023 17:30 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon for Parashat Nasso and his Reflection on a pivotal moment in his life when he landed his first published article.

Yizkor - Memory

May 28, 2023 01:45 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe gives his Yizkor sermon on the Second day of Shabbat in Ziegler Santuary.

B’midbar - The Truth About Human Nature

May 20, 2023 17:30 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

Sermon given for B’midbar in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Bechukotai - Jews Aren't Bipolar

May 13, 2023 17:30 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

Sermon given for Bechutokai in Zeigler Sanctuary

Acharei Mot - 75 and Going Strong

April 29, 2023 17:31 - 5 minutes - 7.07 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon for Israel's 75th anniversary.

Tazria-Metzor - The Message in the Box

April 22, 2023 17:30 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

Sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary

Tetzaveh - People Love Dead Jews

April 15, 2023 17:30 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe for Tetzaveh in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Yizkor - 8th Day of Pesach

April 13, 2023 17:30 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe gives a sermon on the 8th day of Pesach in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.

Pesach - From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century

April 06, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

"From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary on the first day of Passover.

Vayikra - The Art of Losing

March 26, 2023 01:31 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

"The Art of Losing" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Vayakhel - The Tabernacle and Liberation

March 19, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MB

"The Tabernacle and Liberation" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Pekudei – How Do You Measure A Life?

March 12, 2023 17:30 - 7 minutes - 2.73 MB

Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.

Ki Tisa - Principles and Popularity

March 12, 2023 03:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

"Principles and Popularity" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Tetzaveh - Masks and Machiavelli: Two Purim Lessons

March 05, 2023 03:30 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

"Masks and Machiavelli" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

Mishpatim - When Feeling Good is Bad

February 18, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

Mishpatim is an important day in the Jewish calendar, and Rabbi David Wolpe’s sermon “When Feeling Good is Bad” is sure to be a thought-provoking and inspiring reminder of the important lessons from this day. Rabbi Wolpe’s sermon will explore how feeling “too good” can be a sign of spiritual danger. We hope that by listening to this sermon, we can gain a greater understanding of the importance of self-reflection and self-control.

Yitro - Chuppah

February 11, 2023 18:30 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MB

Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe give his sermon "Chuppah" for Parashat Yitro in Ziegler Main Santuary.

Beshalach - The Funeral March to Freedom

February 05, 2023 04:31 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 02/04/2023 for Beshalach / Shabbat Shira

Shemot - The double legacy of MLK

January 15, 2023 06:50 - 6 minutes - 7.39 MB

Saturday, January 14th  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Vayechi - The Seductions of the Scepter

January 08, 2023 04:05 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Saturday, January 7  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service The Seductions of the Scepter: Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

Vayigash - What the White House Means

December 24, 2022 18:30 - 7 minutes - 9.5 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/24/22 for Vayigash.

Vayeishev - The Meaning of Shabbat

December 11, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/11/22 for Vayeishev.

Toldot - A Different Israel

November 26, 2022 18:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/26 for Toldot.

Lech L’cha - God and the Election

November 05, 2022 17:30 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/06 for Lech L'cha.

Noach - Living for the Future World

October 29, 2022 20:46 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/29 for Noach.

Sukkot - The Fallen Sukkah

October 17, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.83 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 10/17 for Sukkot.

Chol Hamoed Sukkot - The Life and Death of Moshe Rabenu

October 15, 2022 21:52 - 10 minutes - 8.68 MB

Sermon given on shabbat morning at 11:30 A.M. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 15th, 2022.

Sukkot - Divine Lessons from the Lulav

October 10, 2022 17:30 - 6 minutes - 7.56 MB

First Day of Sukkot, Ziegler Sanctuary. Monday, October 10. 9:00 AM.

Ha'azinu - A Story of Everyday Goodness

October 08, 2022 19:20 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/08 for Ha'azinu.

Yom Kippur 5783 - The Hand of God

October 05, 2022 19:12 - 31 minutes - 48.2 MB

Sermon given Wednesday in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 5th, 2022.

Kol Nidre - What I Believe

October 05, 2022 05:59 - 22 minutes - 36.1 MB

Sermon given Tuesday Evening at 6:00 p.m. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 4, 2022. 

Vayelech - Beginnings and Endings

October 01, 2022 22:35 - 7 minutes - 5.77 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/01 for Vayelech.

Rosh Hashanah Live - Blessings in the Darkness

September 27, 2022 03:30 - 7 minutes - 4.66 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Live.

Rosh Hashanah - Believing in your life

September 26, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 39.9 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Day 1.

Nitzavim - Three Words for the New Year

September 24, 2022 19:50 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/24 for Nitzavim.

Ki Tavo - The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism

September 17, 2022 23:12 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Tavo.

Ki Teitzei - Is Everything Jewish???

September 11, 2022 16:56 - 11 minutes - 9.39 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Teitzei.

Eikev - God, Pandemic, and Community

August 20, 2022 21:31 - 8 minutes - 7.19 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/20 for Parashat Eikev.

Va'etchanan - Calling an Audible

August 13, 2022 20:52 - 8 minutes - 7.14 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/13 for Parashat Va'etchanan.

Devarim - Sorrow and Vision

August 06, 2022 20:20 - 13 minutes - 15.3 MB

"Sorrow and Vision" | Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe  Aug 6, 2022 Saturday, Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service

Sh'lach - Overturning Roe v. Wade

June 25, 2022 22:23 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/25 for Parashat Sh'lach.

Behaalotecha - The Problem with Families

June 18, 2022 22:37 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/18/2022 for Behaalotecha.

Naso - I did it and I'm sorry.

June 11, 2022 20:10 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/11 for Parashat Naso.

Yizkor sermon | Rabbi David Wolpe

June 06, 2022 16:30 - 7 minutes - 6.34 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 06/06/22 for Yizkor

Acharei Mot - What Happened at Sinai?

June 06, 2022 16:30 - 12 minutes - 9.97 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/4/2022 for Acharei Mot.

Bechukotai - The Cost Of Distrust

May 28, 2022 17:21 - 9 minutes - 7.98 MB

Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/28/2022 for BECHUKOTAI