EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 20 MIN
We Can’t Ignore The Story Behind The Story — R' Lizzi Sermon
from Contact Chai · host Mishkan Chicago
Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on May 2nd. Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash on a criminal trial recorded in the Torah. The judgment was capital punishment, but new light is shed on the accused’s motivation and state of mind by later Rabbinic commentary, reminding us to interrogate our assumptions and seek a second opinion.We could use your judgment, commentary, and opinion. Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!***For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. To support Mishkan's important work of creating radically inclusive, down-to-earth, inspired Judaism, we invite you to join as a Builder or donate today.https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/be-a-builder/https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/makeyourgift/Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss.Transcript
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Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on May 2nd. Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash on a criminal trial recorded in the Torah. The judgment was capital punishment, but new light is shed on the accused’s motivation and state of mind by later Rabbinic commentary, reminding us to interrogate our assumptions and seek a second opinion. We could use your judgment, commentary, and opinion. Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! *** For upcoming Shabbat servic...
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