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Conversions
ר תָלִֶּׁ֨ינִּי֙ אָלִִּ֔ין עַמֵׁ֣ךְ עַמִִּ֔י וֵאלֹהֵַ֖יִּךְ אֱלֹהָָֽי׃ But Ruth replied, “Do not urge me to leave you, to turn back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will […]
From the Rabbi: Harris & Emhoff Chanukah Message
I was delighted to see the video of our Vice-President Elect and her husband offering a Chanukah message. I was struck by their warmth, and also by their interpretation of […]
Chanukah Message – 2020
Do not separate yourself from the community.” אַל תִּפְרֹשׁ מִן הַצִּבּוּר – Al tifrosh min ha-tsibur – Pirkey Avot 2:14 This has become my mantra throughout the pandemic. As we […]
Seeking Forgiveness
With the coming of autumn, the Jewish High Holy Days are a time of deep reflection and renewal. All around the world we wish each other “L’Shanah Tova,” meaning , […]
High Holy Days Plans
Shalom Tomorrow evening (8/20) we enter the month of Elul which means that Rosh HaShana is just a month away. In this time of turmoil and suffering for so many […]