Rabbi Sharon Brous
@sharonbrous.bsky.social
Senior Rabbi and Founder, IKAR. Author of The Amen Effect. Acct managed by weareikar.
,בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
We thank You, God, for keeping us alive and sustaining us,
for letting us live to witness this moment
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים
We thank You, Holy One, for releasing these beloved captives
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
We thank You, God, for keeping us alive and sustaining us,
for letting us live to witness this moment
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים
We thank You, Holy One, for releasing these beloved captives
October 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
,בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
We thank You, God, for keeping us alive and sustaining us,
for letting us live to witness this moment
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים
We thank You, Holy One, for releasing these beloved captives
שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
We thank You, God, for keeping us alive and sustaining us,
for letting us live to witness this moment
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹקֵינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים
We thank You, Holy One, for releasing these beloved captives
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Jewish communities are "so afraid because of potential harm and real harm that has come to Jews ... that they've stopped speaking out when Israel's gov't behaves in ways that are fundamentally antithetical to our Jewish values". NPR interviews R' @sharonbrous.bsky.social.
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A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Jewish communities are "so afraid because of potential harm and real harm that has come to Jews ... that they've stopped speaking out when Israel's gov't behaves in ways that are fundamentally antithetical to our Jewish values". NPR interviews R' @sharonbrous.bsky.social.
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Just now getting a chance to listen to this, and it...after yesterday's events, I think it hits harder than it already would have.
A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues - NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday. www.npr.org/2025/09/30/n...
A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday.
www.npr.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Just now getting a chance to listen to this, and it...after yesterday's events, I think it hits harder than it already would have.
A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues - NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday. www.npr.org/2025/09/30/n...
A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday.
www.npr.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A rabbi reflects on her Yom Kippur message, as Israel's war in Gaza continues - NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday. www.npr.org/2025/09/30/n...
If the Soul of the Jewish People is to be Redeemed - Rabbi @SharonBrous | Rosh Hashanah 1 / 9.23.25
We are facing a spiritual catastrophe. In the small space between prophecy and distinct possibility, we must forge a new path.
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We are facing a spiritual catastrophe. In the small space between prophecy and distinct possibility, we must forge a new path.
Watch/Read/Listen: ikar.org/events/if-th...
September 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If the Soul of the Jewish People is to be Redeemed - Rabbi @SharonBrous | Rosh Hashanah 1 / 9.23.25
We are facing a spiritual catastrophe. In the small space between prophecy and distinct possibility, we must forge a new path.
Watch/Read/Listen: ikar.org/events/if-th...
We are facing a spiritual catastrophe. In the small space between prophecy and distinct possibility, we must forge a new path.
Watch/Read/Listen: ikar.org/events/if-th...
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May this terrible attack be a reminder of the preciousness of every human life. May the resolve of those working toward peace be strengthened, so that there will be no more victims of violence in Israel, in Gaza, or in the West Bank, and so that all may have a future of peace, safety, and dignity.
September 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
May this terrible attack be a reminder of the preciousness of every human life. May the resolve of those working toward peace be strengthened, so that there will be no more victims of violence in Israel, in Gaza, or in the West Bank, and so that all may have a future of peace, safety, and dignity.
We enter 5786 facing great challenges as a people, a nation, and a world. Amid so much heartache and uncertainty, we gather to dream, mourn, and dance together, to learn, pray and find renewed hope together. ikar.org/high-holy-da...
September 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We enter 5786 facing great challenges as a people, a nation, and a world. Amid so much heartache and uncertainty, we gather to dream, mourn, and dance together, to learn, pray and find renewed hope together. ikar.org/high-holy-da...
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“We are going back into our sacred traditions and recognizing that all of our traditions contain the raw material to justify violence and extremism, and also contain the raw material to justify compassion, coexistence and kindness.”
Watch here: www.ted.com/talks/sharon...
@sharonbrous.bsky.social
Watch here: www.ted.com/talks/sharon...
@sharonbrous.bsky.social
It's time to reclaim religion
At a moment when the world seems to be spinning out of control, religion might feel irrelevant -- or like part of the problem. But Rabbi Sharon Brous believes we can reinvent religion to meet the need...
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July 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“We are going back into our sacred traditions and recognizing that all of our traditions contain the raw material to justify violence and extremism, and also contain the raw material to justify compassion, coexistence and kindness.”
Watch here: www.ted.com/talks/sharon...
@sharonbrous.bsky.social
Watch here: www.ted.com/talks/sharon...
@sharonbrous.bsky.social
Amid reports of missiles landing in Tel Aviv, we are gravely concerned for the safety of our family in Israel. We hold them in our hearts, along with all the people of the region, including innocents in Tehran whose lives are in jeopardy.
June 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Amid reports of missiles landing in Tel Aviv, we are gravely concerned for the safety of our family in Israel. We hold them in our hearts, along with all the people of the region, including innocents in Tehran whose lives are in jeopardy.
Reposted by Rabbi Sharon Brous
Thank you, @sharonbrous.bsky.social for this message.
1/3 Please watch this message of love, strength, & support to our immigrant communities from Rabbi Sharon Brous.
“We are horrified to read of the ICE raids on our immigrant communities in Los Angeles today. You are our neighbors, our friends, our family. Our strength is in our diversity—
“We are horrified to read of the ICE raids on our immigrant communities in Los Angeles today. You are our neighbors, our friends, our family. Our strength is in our diversity—
June 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Thank you, @sharonbrous.bsky.social for this message.
bit.ly/6525msnbcrab... "If you can't unequivocally condemn attacks against Jews b/c you hold them collectively responsible for the decisions of the most hard-right ministers in Israel’s history then you aren't anti-war, anti-racist, or anti-genocide, you're an antisemite."@allinwithchris.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
bit.ly/6525msnbcrab... "If you can't unequivocally condemn attacks against Jews b/c you hold them collectively responsible for the decisions of the most hard-right ministers in Israel’s history then you aren't anti-war, anti-racist, or anti-genocide, you're an antisemite."@allinwithchris.bsky.social
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Four Things I Know. For fellow Jews in particular, I recommend this @sharonbrous.bsky.social sermon.
Four Things I Know - Rabbi Sharon Brous | Parashat Behar-Behukotai 5785 / 5.24.2025
YouTube video by IKAR
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June 3, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Four Things I Know. For fellow Jews in particular, I recommend this @sharonbrous.bsky.social sermon.
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In this time of so much heartache, we wrap the victims’ brokenhearted families in loving arms. May their memories be a blessing.
May 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In this time of so much heartache, we wrap the victims’ brokenhearted families in loving arms. May their memories be a blessing.
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At a DC event dedicated to celebrating Jewish heritage tonight, a young couple— both of whom worked at the Israeli Embassy— was shot and killed. We are sickened by this act of murder. Terrorist violence is never justified; this is not the path to a just and peaceful future.
May 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
At a DC event dedicated to celebrating Jewish heritage tonight, a young couple— both of whom worked at the Israeli Embassy— was shot and killed. We are sickened by this act of murder. Terrorist violence is never justified; this is not the path to a just and peaceful future.
Reposted by Rabbi Sharon Brous
If you missed our powerful #YomHaatzmaut webinar yesterday, with Rabbi @sharonbrous.bsky.social, @evanwolfson.bsky.social, and @taliabenamy.bsky.social, you can now watch it on the YouTube channel of @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social, one of our endorsing organizations.
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Israel @ 77: What we're honoring. What we're fighting for.
YouTube video by J Street
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May 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If you missed our powerful #YomHaatzmaut webinar yesterday, with Rabbi @sharonbrous.bsky.social, @evanwolfson.bsky.social, and @taliabenamy.bsky.social, you can now watch it on the YouTube channel of @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social, one of our endorsing organizations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGGv...
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Nexus is in @nytimes.com this week alongside our friends @amyspitalnick.bsky.social and @thejcpa.bsky.social and @sharonbrous.bsky.social and @weareikar.bsky.social.
Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews
American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Nexus is in @nytimes.com this week alongside our friends @amyspitalnick.bsky.social and @thejcpa.bsky.social and @sharonbrous.bsky.social and @weareikar.bsky.social.
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As always, @sharonbrous.bsky.social speaks up for the rights of all, even when it’s difficult.
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As always, @sharonbrous.bsky.social speaks up for the rights of all, even when it’s difficult.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews (Gift Article)
American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name.
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April 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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As always, @sharonbrous.bsky.social speaks up for the rights of all, even when it’s difficult.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
As always, @sharonbrous.bsky.social speaks up for the rights of all, even when it’s difficult.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
From @nytimes.com + J. David Goodman: Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews - American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews
American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name.
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
From @nytimes.com + J. David Goodman: Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews - American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
Thank you JTA. "@booker.senate.gov spoke at @weareikar.bsky.social this past Yom Kippur morning— it was 6 minutes of straight fire. Now it’s clear that he could have easily taken us all the way through Neilah without so much as a bathroom break!
Cory Booker spoke at a synagogue on Yom Kippur. Its rabbi says Jews should learn from his 25-hour Senate speech. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
"The physical feat is impressive, but it’s not the point," said Rabbi Sharon Brous of Los Angeles' IKAR.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thank you JTA. "@booker.senate.gov spoke at @weareikar.bsky.social this past Yom Kippur morning— it was 6 minutes of straight fire. Now it’s clear that he could have easily taken us all the way through Neilah without so much as a bathroom break!
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I Am Not Your Pawn
"Jews – paradoxically blamed for both the protests and the repressive response to them, for both globalism and nationalism... – are the perfect, convenient wedge for those seeking to dissolve and destroy our democracy."
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"Jews – paradoxically blamed for both the protests and the repressive response to them, for both globalism and nationalism... – are the perfect, convenient wedge for those seeking to dissolve and destroy our democracy."
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I Am Not Your Pawn
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March 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I Am Not Your Pawn
"Jews – paradoxically blamed for both the protests and the repressive response to them, for both globalism and nationalism... – are the perfect, convenient wedge for those seeking to dissolve and destroy our democracy."
🔥from @sharonbrous.bsky.social
ikar.org/events/i-am-...
"Jews – paradoxically blamed for both the protests and the repressive response to them, for both globalism and nationalism... – are the perfect, convenient wedge for those seeking to dissolve and destroy our democracy."
🔥from @sharonbrous.bsky.social
ikar.org/events/i-am-...
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THIS WEEKEND MARCH 21-22: We're honored to share three opportunities of learning with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum. ikar.org/scholar-in-r...
March 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
THIS WEEKEND MARCH 21-22: We're honored to share three opportunities of learning with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum. ikar.org/scholar-in-r...
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Join us in Los for a special conversation with Israeli and Palestinian leaders at the forefront of a growing peace movement.
In dialogue with @sharonbrous.bsky.social , they will share their personal journeys and vision for a shared future.
RSVP: bit.ly/maozaziz3325
@azizabusarah.bsky.social
In dialogue with @sharonbrous.bsky.social , they will share their personal journeys and vision for a shared future.
RSVP: bit.ly/maozaziz3325
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February 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Join us in Los for a special conversation with Israeli and Palestinian leaders at the forefront of a growing peace movement.
In dialogue with @sharonbrous.bsky.social , they will share their personal journeys and vision for a shared future.
RSVP: bit.ly/maozaziz3325
@azizabusarah.bsky.social
In dialogue with @sharonbrous.bsky.social , they will share their personal journeys and vision for a shared future.
RSVP: bit.ly/maozaziz3325
@azizabusarah.bsky.social
In a world of immeasurable sorrow, we are bursting with raw grief.
After more than 500 days of anguish, after witnessing so much unimaginable loss, we braced, collectively, for the heartbreak that would come with our worst fears confirmed. Now, we are denied even that confirmation.
After more than 500 days of anguish, after witnessing so much unimaginable loss, we braced, collectively, for the heartbreak that would come with our worst fears confirmed. Now, we are denied even that confirmation.
February 21, 2025 at 2:37 AM
In a world of immeasurable sorrow, we are bursting with raw grief.
After more than 500 days of anguish, after witnessing so much unimaginable loss, we braced, collectively, for the heartbreak that would come with our worst fears confirmed. Now, we are denied even that confirmation.
After more than 500 days of anguish, after witnessing so much unimaginable loss, we braced, collectively, for the heartbreak that would come with our worst fears confirmed. Now, we are denied even that confirmation.