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Rabbi Elan Adler

BALTIMORE BOARD OF RABBIS MEETING HELD AT MMAE - MAR 4, 2010

Archbishop O'Brien was the guest speaker.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ALIYAH TO ISRAEL - OCT 12, 2009
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With a heart full of emotion and mixed feelings, I am writing to let you know of my decision to make aliyah to Israel with my family. My last day at MMAE will be on June 30, 2010, God willing.
This was not an easy decision for me to make. MMAE has been extraordinarily good and kind to me since I came to the congregation in the beginning of 2001. I would like to think that I have returned the many blessings with which I have been showered as the Rabbi of this synagogue. I have loved every day of being your Rabbi. We have grown over the years, our name and prestige in the community has widened, and our new permanent sanctuary and building enhancement have given us great promise for the future. Until a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to being part of that future. .....

TISHA B'AV - 5769 - Message from Israel
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Last year, Rivkah and I were privileged to be here in Israel for Tisha B'Av, the very epicenter of feeling, emotion and history that has become the theme of the day. Last year, we heard the megillah of Eichah chanted in Jerusalem, and then joined thousands marching around the walls of the Old City, eventually ending up in front of the Kotel. You can't get closer than that when you want to be in the middle of all the action on Tisha B'Av. .....

SHABBAT SERMON - July 11, 2009/Tammuz 19, 5769
"The Rabbi Max story: What happened? What now?"
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In a span of three months, I've heard all kinds of words from all kinds of places, and following our letter to the congregation explaining how we have reacted to Rabbi Max's conviction; I felt some important words needed to come from where I stand. I felt it's time for the Rabbi of the congregation to give some spiritual guidance to a very difficult, emotional, and challenging situation that has had no respite. ...

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