Rabbi David J. Cooper’s quest is to integrate spirituality and politics, theistic and atheistic, ritual and daily life, all within a spiritually diverse loving community. Serving as Community Rabbi since 1999, he was part of the original group that founded Kehilla with Rabbi Burt in the early 80’s. Writings | Sermons | Contact: rabbidavid@kehillasynagogue.org
Facing my Return to Israel/Palestine
by Rabbi David J. Cooper It was only three years ago that I wrote in Kol Kehilla in regard
The Prophet’s Warning
Remarks by Rabbi David J. Cooper at the celebration, February 12, 2017 I think my path to social activism began
Two Stories of a Rabbinic Activist
by Rabbi David J. Cooper As I was applying for the position in 1999, the Rabbi Search Committee interviewed me.
High Holy Day Sermons 5777/2016
Our High Holy Day Sermons are now available to read online: Erev Rosh Hashana Sermon by Rabbi Dev Noily: “A
Kol Nidre Sermon by Rabbi David Cooper: “God, the Covenant, and the Inside-Outsider”
Ellis Island Story Referenced in Sermon Introduction to Hagar & Ishmael Torah Excerpt (Genesis 21:9-21) A few years ago, I
How Was The Values Statement Developed?
by Rabbi David J. Cooper The Kehilla Statement of Values on Israel/ Palestine was passed by the Kehilla Board