At 250: the Jewish American Experience | Sermon by Rabbi Nicole Guzik

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Rabbi Nicole Guzik asks: what does it mean to be Jewish in America today, and what do we owe the next 250 years? Drawing on a conversation between Jeffrey Goldberg and Yehuda Kurtzer, the story of Rabbi Chaim Isaac Carigal's 1773 sermon in Newport, RI (the first Jewish sermon delivered on American soil), and the realities of rising antisemitism and synagogue security, Rabbi Guzik challenges us to "ascend higher" in our commitment to this country, to Jewish community, and to each other. 🕯️ Shabbat Sermon | Sinai Temple 📖 July 2026 Subscribe for more sermons, teachings, and services from Sinai Temple.