Rabbinic Perspectives: Conversations For Our Times
Presented by Rabbi Uri Topolosky
Kehilat Pardes, The Rock Creek Synagogue
In this afternoon text study session, we will reread classic Biblical stories to uncover surprising insights that illuminate the purpose and power of prayer as designed by our Sages. Join us to discover how these ancient teachings can help us approach tefillah (prayer) with fresh eyes, deeper kavannah (intention), and a renewed sense of connection to our Jewish tradition.
Register to receive the Zoom link to join us online. Barring technical issues, the recording of this talk will be posted in our Program Archive.
Rabbi Uri Topolosky is the spiritual leader of Kehilat Pardes – The Rock Creek Synagogue and also serves as the Rav HaKehillah of the Berman Hebrew Academy in Rockville, MD. Uri served previously as the Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel in New Orleans for six years where he helped revitalize a community shattered by Hurricane Katrina. He received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School and was a member of the second graduating class in 2005. Rabbi Uri is a recent past president of the Washington Board of Rabbis and he chairs the Beltway Vaad and DC Kosher. Uri is married to Dahlia, a psychologist, and they are blessed with four children, Elyon, Itai, Adi, and Liat.
We extend a special thank you to Andrew R. Ammerman for sponsoring our 2026 program lineup. He dedicates the semester’s learning in loving memory of Josephine and H. Max Ammerman and Stephen C. Ammerman.