LA Rabbi Neil

11/03/2023

Noa (Achinoam Nini) has one of the most beautiful voices in the world, and one of the most beautiful hearts in the world. Her passion and sincerity in this video about what needs to happen, and how people need to behave on the way to a better world is one of the strongest, boldest, and most honest responses to the Israel-Hamas war I’ve heard. Listen to her and work, truly and universally, for a comprehensive end to this that insures that all Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace, safety and harmony.

11/03/2023

12/18/2022

This is a really beautiful way to look at Chanukah and darkness. Happy Chanukah!

Next week, just days before the winter solstice, we will begin our celebration of Hanukkah. In the Northern Hemisphere, the ...

04/01/2021

As a rabbi, I never expected to give a sermon on Good Friday. Now, Since Pastor Eric Shafer invited me to be the Rabbi in residence for Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica,I have the privilege of being included in an elite group of preachers to reflect on Jesus’ last seven words. I hope you will “tune in” on YouTube at your convenience and partake in Mount Olive’s gracious, creative and embracing service.

Good Friday worship is our second service in 'Holy Week' at Mt. Olive. Remembering the Passion, Crucifixion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ, with 7 spec...

07/25/2020

Please enjoy this worship service for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost from Pastor Eric Shafer. The Pastor is accompanied by Samantha LaDue, our Director for Musi...

05/31/2020

At this fragile and challenging time, I am honored to have been asked to join my friend Pastor Shane Scott of Macedonia Baptist Church for his Sunday morning service. I will also be joining with the Santa Monica Area Interfaith Council this afternoon for interfaith prayer of memorial, hope and commitment.

Macedonia Church of LA