Tzimtzum in the Ark: Making Room for Every Creature

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Temple Sholom Podcast

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Welcome to Temple Sholom's podcast, where we strive to create a sacred community that truly embraces, inspires, and matters. Each episode features enlightening sermons from Shabbat and holiday services, engaging guest lectures, and thought-provoking conversations that reflect our commitment to fostering a meaningful and inclusive environment. Join us as we explore the depths of faith, spirituality, and community life. Whether you're here for inspiration or information, we're delighted to share this spiritual journey with you.

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Tzimtzum in the Ark: Making Room for Every Creature – Rabbi Scott Gellman

Temple Sholom Podcast

13 minutes 2 seconds

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Tzimtzum in the Ark: Making Room for Every Creature – Rabbi Scott Gellman

Recorded live on Oct. 24, 2025 | Shabbat Noach

In this moving Shabbat sermon, Rabbi Scott Gellman explores how the story of Noah’s Ark teaches us to temper our joy with empathy. Drawing on Rashi’s commentary and Talmudic wisdom, he reflects on what it means to hold space—tzimtzum—for others’ pain while celebrating our own blessings. Through the metaphor of the ark, Rabbi Gellman invites us to “seatbelt our simchah,” embracing joy that is mindful, compassionate, and rooted in responsibility, so that no one is left to drown while we dance.