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Rabbi Naomi’s Elul Message – Approaching Rosh HaShanah
Today is Rosh Chodesh, the start of the month of Elul leading up to Rosh HaShanah. Traditionally this is a time of serious introspection. We ask: what have I done right this […]
Rabbi Naomi’s Letter to Temple Members – Thoughts on the War
Dear Temple Members, For nearly a year I’ve been sharing weekly links to news and opinion articles about Israel, but now I would like to share with you my own […]
From Rabbi Naomi – 10/8/23
On hearing tragic news we make what we call the broken blessing, acknowledging our very limited human perspective and the hopelessness of trying to understand the place of suffering in […]
Rabbi Naomi’s Pre-Rosh HaShanah Message – Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Tonight is Rosh Chodesh Elul, the “Head of the Month of Elul,” preceding Rosh HaShanah, the “Head of the Year.” This is when we begin reflecting on the year that’s […]
Israel Turns 75
This week Israeli Independence Day, Yom Ha-Atzmaut, marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State. Let’s begin with a beautiful prayer: Prayer for North American Jews on the […]