Benediction for Inauguration of Governor Wes Moore
Dear God – Today we celebrate. Tomorrow we begin to go to work, to do the work of governing, to do the hard work of
January 18, 2023
Speeches
Washington Jewish Week – February 6, 2019
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 BY JARED FORETEK At a prayer service for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s (R) inauguration on Jan. 16, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, of Congregation B’nai Tzedek
February 15, 2019
Prayer Service for Governor Hogan Inauguration 1/16/19
Prayer Service for Governor Hogan Inauguration January 16, 2019 We gather together today for a wonderful tradition, the inauguration ceremony for Governor Larry Hogan. An
January 24, 2019
Dedication of the Bible Museum 2017
Dedication of the Bible Museum 2017 Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt Standing here in this beautiful new facility, on this day of dedication, as a representative
December 18, 2018
Jerusalem Day Speech
Below is the speech I gave at the Yom Yerushalayim celebration of the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
June 6, 2017
My Talk at the JNF National Conference
I want to speak to you today about a love affair, a love affair that may very well be the longest, most continuous love affair
September 20, 2016
“Black Lives Matter”: My Talk at an African American Church
I still recall the time many years ago when I told my children, now grown and with children of their own, about the story of
August 17, 2016
In Memory of Governor Marvin Mandel
We are gathered here today: people from all walks of life and from all parts of the state: The powerful and the mighty, along with
September 4, 2015
Rabbi Weinblatt’s Speech at a Baptist Church on the Charleston 9
Rabbi Weinblatt organized a national effort endorsed by 18 major national Jewish organizations to show support for the African American community and to express abhorrence
June 30, 2015
Briefing to Israeli Delegation
Last month I was invited to attend a meeting in New York to brief staff members of Israel’s Knesset who were accompanied by members of
January 18, 2012
Advising Presidential Campaigns
I received an invitation to attend an off-the-record meeting at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee with members of the Obama campaign staff. Those
November 15, 2011
Benediction for Governor Martin O’Malley at his Inauguration on January 19, 2011
We know O God that we face difficult challenges, for the needs are great, and the resources are limited. And so we look to You,
January 25, 2011
JCC Dinner of Champions
I was honored to be asked once again to offer the invocation at the annual Jewish Community Center Dinner. This is an important fundraiser which
December 27, 2010
Rally for Gilad Shalit
I was extremely impressed by the energy and raw enthusiasm of the students who organized a rally in November on behalf of Gilad Shalit on
December 14, 2010
“Live from Potomac: It’s Saturday Night!”
An Evening with Al Franken On Sunday night, June 6th, we presented the David Ifshin Annual Memorial Award to Minnesota Senator Al Franken. The turnout
June 30, 2010
Blessing a Governor
The early 1970’s when I was a student at the University of Maryland were contentious times. Confrontation between authority figures and the student body was
May 14, 2010
AIPAC Luncheon Invocation – March 22, 2010
We come together this year, on the eve of the holiday of Passover, with a sense of concern and anxiety — which heightens our appreciation
April 15, 2010
A Most Unusual Shabbat
There was a great deal of anticipation last Friday night as we anxiously awaited the arrival of Israel’s Ambassador to the United States. Our synagogue
March 22, 2010
Judah Maccabee’s Nobel Peace Prize Speech
December 12, 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Nobel Prize Committee I would like to thank you for bestowing upon me this prestigious
December 12, 2009
Prayer for Educaton
Governor Martin O’Malley recently asked me to participate in the “National Day of Prayer.” I was asked to write a prayer for education. Here is
May 28, 2009
JCRC Speech: Pillar of the Community Leadership Award
June 14, 2007 First and foremost, I would like to say how humbled and appreciative I am to receive this recognition from an organization
June 14, 2008
