Joshua GaroonWhat, to the Jew, is Columbus (and Indigenous People’s) Day?March 14, 1891. 11 Italian Americans are hanged, shot, and clubbed to death outside the Parish Prison in New Orleans. After being found not…9 min read·Oct 18, 2021----
Joshua GaroonUnrememberingD’var for Shabbes Zachor • February 19, 2021 • Beth Israel Center Madison, WI5 min read·Feb 21, 2021----
Joshua GaroonWhat’s in an Enclave?D’var for Vayigash (December 26, 2020); Beth Israel Center, Madison, WI6 min read·Dec 27, 2020----
Joshua GaroonThe Burden of Chosenness (On One Foot)D’var for Ki Tavo (September 4, 2020); Beth Israel Center, Madison, WI4 min read·Sep 4, 2020----
Joshua GaroonNaming NamesD’var for Shelach (June 19, 2020); Beth Israel Center; Madison, WI6 min read·Jun 21, 2020----
Joshua GaroonThe Still, Small VoiceThis week’s double parsha is Behar-Bechukotai. Bechukotai is the parsha from my bar mitzvah parsha, from back in May 1989. Luckily for me…4 min read·Jun 21, 2020----
Joshua GaroonAccidents of BirthD’var Torah for Vayechi (January 11, 2020); Beth Israel Center, Madison, WI10 min read·Jan 12, 2020----
Joshua GaroonJews, Bonadona and qui bonoAre Jews a distinct race? Does it matter? Is it good for the Jews?5 min read·Dec 11, 2019----
Joshua GaroonExtending the EchadD’var Torah for Va’etchanan (August 17, 2019); Beth Israel Center9 min read·Aug 25, 2019----