Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe

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Podcasts of sermons, interviews and more from Rabbi David Wolpe, leader of the Los Angeles Sinai Temple. Named the most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and author of eight books.

Rabbi David Wolpe


    • Mar 31, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 277 EPISODES

    4.7 from 184 ratings Listeners of Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe that love the show mention: rabbi, sermons, thoughtful, wolpe.


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    The Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe podcast is a captivating and enlightening listening experience that offers a refreshing perspective on various aspects of life, spirituality, and Judaism. With his soothing voice reminiscent of the legendary Vin Scully, Rabbi Wolpe guides listeners through thought-provoking discussions and teachings that leave them feeling at peace and inspired.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Rabbi Wolpe's ability to present complex ideas in a simple and accessible manner. He has a unique talent for distilling profound wisdom into concise and relatable anecdotes, making it easy for listeners to connect with his messages regardless of their religious background. This quality allows his sermons to transcend specific religious boundaries and offer valuable insights that apply to all aspects of life, from parenting to personal growth.

    Another commendable aspect of The Off the Pulpit podcast is the balance that Rabbi Wolpe maintains in his presentations. His sermons are not only well-researched and rich in scholarly references, but they also possess a colloquial charm that makes them highly engaging. Whether you are deeply familiar with Jewish teachings or have never encountered them before, Rabbi Wolpe's sermons provide an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where everyone can find something meaningful to take away.

    However, one critique I have is related to the audio quality of the podcast. While Rabbi Wolpe's voice is undoubtedly captivating, there are instances where the message gets lost due to poor audio recording. It would greatly enhance the overall experience if proper microphone setup was used during recordings to ensure clear sound quality throughout each episode.

    In conclusion, The Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe podcast is a true gem for those seeking inspiration, thoughtful reflections, and balanced teachings. Despite occasional audio issues, Rabbi Wolpe's ability to convey profound concepts in an accessible manner makes this podcast an invaluable resource for listeners from all walks of life. Whether you're looking to refocus on what's important, gain new perspectives, or explore the depths of Judaism, this podcast is sure to leave you feeling enlightened and fulfilled.



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    Latest episodes from Off the Pulpit with Rabbi David Wolpe

    Tzav - Weeping in the Evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 11:39


    Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m.  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service "Weeping in the Evening": Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe Parashat Tzav / Shabbat Parah

    Toldot - The Crisis: Keeping your head, your heart and your balance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 19:34


    Saturday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m.  Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

    Korach - Sinai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 17:57


    As many of you may already know, Rabbi Wolpe has been a guiding light and an inspirational figure in at Sinai Temple for over 26 years. His profound wisdom, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of our community nurturing their faith and fostering a sense of belonging. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently delivered thought-provoking sermons that have brought comfort, insight, and a deeper understanding of our shared faith. Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe finish his journey at Sinai Temple as Senior Rabbi by giving an intimate sermon about his most impactful memories while serving this community.

    Shelach - Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 20:13


    Rabbi David Wolpes 2nd to last sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary

    Beha'alotcha - Torah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 13:29


    Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon "Torah" in Ziegler Sanctuary. A beautifully delivered sermon filled with wisdom wrapped in humor.

    Nasso - God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 13:54


    Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon for Parashat Nasso and his Reflection on a pivotal moment in his life when he landed his first published article.

    Yizkor - Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 7:31


    Rabbi David Wolpe gives his Yizkor sermon on the Second day of Shabbat in Ziegler Santuary.

    B'midbar - The Truth About Human Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 12:38


    Sermon given for B'midbar in Ziegler Sanctuary.

    Bechukotai - Jews Aren't Bipolar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 10:20


    Sermon given for Bechutokai in Zeigler Sanctuary

    Acharei Mot - 75 and Going Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 5:08


    Rabbi David Wolpe gives his sermon for Israel's 75th anniversary.

    Tazria-Metzor - The Message in the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 9:33


    Sermon given in Ziegler Sanctuary

    Tetzaveh - People Love Dead Jews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 14:29


    Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe for Tetzaveh in Ziegler Sanctuary.

    Yizkor - 8th Day of Pesach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 5:26


    Rabbi David Wolpe gives a sermon on the 8th day of Pesach in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.

    Pesach - From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 16:37


    "From Cyril to Sinai: Lessons of a Quarter Century" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary on the first day of Passover.

    Vayikra - The Art of Losing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 11:29


    "The Art of Losing" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

    Vayakhel - The Tabernacle and Liberation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 6:18


    "The Tabernacle and Liberation" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

    Pekudei – How Do You Measure A Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 7:22


    Sermon given by Rabbi David Wolpe in Ziegler Sanctuary at Sinai Temple.

    Ki Tisa - Principles and Popularity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 8:50


    "Principles and Popularity" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

    Tetzaveh - Masks and Machiavelli: Two Purim Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 10:38


    "Masks and Machiavelli" sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe given in Ziegler Sanctuary.

    Mishpatim - When Feeling Good is Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 10:04


    Mishpatim is an important day in the Jewish calendar, and Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon “When Feeling Good is Bad” is sure to be a thought-provoking and inspiring reminder of the important lessons from this day. Rabbi Wolpe's sermon will explore how feeling “too good” can be a sign of spiritual danger. We hope that by listening to this sermon, we can gain a greater understanding of the importance of self-reflection and self-control.

    Yitro - Chuppah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 7:19


    Listen to Rabbi David Wolpe give his sermon "Chuppah" for Parashat Yitro in Ziegler Main Santuary.

    Beshalach - The Funeral March to Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 9:49


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 02/04/2023 for Beshalach / Shabbat Shira

    Shemot - The double legacy of MLK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 6:15


    Saturday, January 14th Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service

    Vayechi - The Seductions of the Scepter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 17:01


    Saturday, January 7 Ziegler Sanctuary Shabbat Service The Seductions of the Scepter: Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe

    Vayigash - What the White House Means

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 7:50


    Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/24/22 for Vayigash.

    Vayeishev - The Meaning of Shabbat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 5:22


    Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 12/11/22 for Vayeishev.

    Toldot - A Different Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 12:05


    Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/26 for Toldot.

    Lech L'cha - God and the Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 10:32


    Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 11/06 for Lech L'cha.

    Noach - Living for the Future World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 10:32


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/29 for Noach.

    Sukkot - The Fallen Sukkah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 3:30


    Rabbi David Wolpe's sermon from 10/17 for Sukkot.

    Chol Hamoed Sukkot - The Life and Death of Moshe Rabenu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 10:06


    Sermon given on shabbat morning at 11:30 A.M. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 15th, 2022.

    Sukkot - Divine Lessons from the Lulav

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 6:33


    First Day of Sukkot, Ziegler Sanctuary. Monday, October 10. 9:00 AM.

    Ha'azinu - A Story of Everyday Goodness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 9:05


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/08 for Ha'azinu.

    Yom Kippur 5783 - The Hand of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 31:26


    Sermon given Wednesday in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 5th, 2022.

    Kol Nidre - What I Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 22:41


    Sermon given Tuesday Evening at 6:00 p.m. in Ziegler Sanctuary, October 4, 2022.

    Vayelech - Beginnings and Endings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 7:49


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 10/01 for Vayelech.

    Rosh Hashanah Live - Blessings in the Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 7:06


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Live.

    Rosh Hashanah - Believing in your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 20:37


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/26 for Rosh Hashanah Day 1.

    Nitzavim - Three Words for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 8:13


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/24 for Nitzavim.

    Ki Tavo - The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 9:00


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Tavo.

    Ki Teitzei - Is Everything Jewish???

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 11:13


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 9/10 for Ki Teitzei.

    Eikev - God, Pandemic, and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 8:20


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/20 for Parashat Eikev.

    Va'etchanan - Calling an Audible

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 8:21


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 8/13 for Parashat Va'etchanan.

    Devarim - Sorrow and Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 13:23


    "Sorrow and Vision" | Sermon by Rabbi David Wolpe Aug 6, 2022 Saturday, Main Sanctuary Shabbat Service

    Sh'lach - Overturning Roe v. Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 15:06


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/25 for Parashat Sh'lach.

    Behaalotecha - The Problem with Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 5:40


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/18/2022 for Behaalotecha.

    Naso - I did it and I'm sorry.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 9:09


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/11 for Parashat Naso.

    Yizkor sermon | Rabbi David Wolpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 7:32


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 06/06/22 for Yizkor

    Acharei Mot - What Happened at Sinai?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 12:07


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 6/4/2022 for Acharei Mot.

    Bechukotai - The Cost Of Distrust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 9:42


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/28/2022 for BECHUKOTAI

    Behar - Does God Belong in Your Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 8:52


    Rabbi David Wolpe's weekly sermon from 5/21/22 for Behar

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