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Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi is the spiritual leader of Congregation Chevra Thilim in San Francisco. He can be reached at [email protected].

"Jacob Wrestling with the Angel" Gustave Doré, 1855
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Why it matters that we’re People of Israel instead of People of Jacob

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

Vayishlach Genesis 32:4-36:43 Obadiah 1:1-21 What’s in a name? On one hand, it would seem that its entire function is as an identifier for others to call us, or for […]

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A sukkah is much more than just a temporary booth

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi October 6, 2017October 4, 2017
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Simple, biblical advice on keeping Jews learning after bar mitzvah

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi August 10, 2017August 10, 2017
From the collection of the British Museum, an illustration of Aaron lighting the menorah, ca. 1280
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

What kindles the Jewish soul?

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi June 8, 2017June 7, 2017
a spread of the lyrics handwritten in Hebre with bird-headed figures in the margins
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Dayenu! How much spiritual progress is truly enough?

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi April 13, 2017April 13, 2017
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
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Hearing God’s word above all the noise

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi February 16, 2017February 16, 2017
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torah | One Good morning could save the world

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi December 23, 2016December 29, 2016
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Why the Torah begins with a Bet instead of Aleph, and the one time it didnt

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi October 28, 2016December 29, 2016
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torah | The king is in the field and on the campaign trail

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi September 2, 2016December 29, 2016
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torah | Rebellion of Korach includes valuable life lessons

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi July 7, 2016December 29, 2016

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