Daniel Steinberg, a retired stand-up comic and interim rabbi at Congregation Ahavas Shalom in Columbus, Ohio, initially struggled to engage his kehillah with his sermons.

"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia.

The Great Canadian Sermon Slam, hosted by Bonjour Chai, is an annual event in Canadian Jewry where rabbis compete with their best sermons for the grand prize, the Kiddush Cup.

Many American rabbis typically avoid discussing Israeli politics, but the recent political turmoil in Israel has compelled many to address it in their High Holiday sermons.

A group representing all denominations of the Jewish faith has announced several modifications to shorten synagogue services, following the lead of Major League Baseball in streamlining rules to increase fan attendance.

The podcast "Holy Fire: Voices of the Warsaw Ghetto" explores the discovery of the Oneg Shabbos archives in the Warsaw Ghetto, which contained documents meticulously preserved by ordinary individuals during the Holocaust.

Rabbis discussing politics in sermons is a topic of debate among scholars.

Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume work, "The Heart of Torah," comprises essays on Torah portions, exploring open-ended biblical narratives and themes like God's love, justice, and covenant.