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Rabbi Richard D. Agler, DD

Is the Founding and Senior Rabbi of

Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Judaism for the Mind, Hands and Heart

"It is not for you to complete the work, but neither are you free to abstain from it."

Mishna Avot 2:21

  • Talks, Writings and Sermons

    Shalom and thanks for visiting!

    A brief post and suggested links on the Gaza Flotilla affair are on the RDA Blog.

    How are Jewish and Buddhist teachings similar?  How do they differ?  See a mini-example in the May 12 entry of the RDA Blog.

    “Continuing Our Jewish-Muslim Dialogue” was the theme as we hosted our friends from the Anatolia Cultural Center on April 9.  Read the message here.

    We recently shared a great time with period music from the 1960’s.  Some “Musings” on that pivotal decade are linked here.

    New thoughts on Netanyahu’s handling of the Jerusalem settlement issue on the RDA Blog of March 28.

    Health care reform!?  Check out the RDA Blog from March 22.

    There’s an entry on the RDA Blog on the current flareup (March 17) in relations between the US and Israel on settlement policy.

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  • Gems of Torah

    As we enter the summer months, it is time to take a bit of a hiatus from this section of the website.  Summer for me is the time for study, writing and preparation for the coming year. Therefore I will be posting less frequently for the time being.  Check back when you can or better yet, follow me on Twitter to be sure you receive updates on any new postings.  May it be a summer of blessing for all.


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  • Upcoming Opportunities

    I’ll be will be in and out during the summer but never fear!  Torah study continues weekly on Shabbat mornings  at 10:15 a.m. and worship and contemplation every Friday night at 7:30 through mid-August. See www.cbiboca.org for details.

    May it be a summer of peace, re-creation and blessing for one and all.

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