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I’m going to start this article by telling you it is being written for selfish reasons. Having said that, I’m still hoping that all of you find it meaningful and appropriate, but the truth is, I need this for me.…

I seem to have spoken to several people lately who have gotten the vaccine for COVID-19. Not a majority of my conversations, but whereas it was something off in the distance, a promise delivered via radio clips and hopeful yearnings,…

There’s a joke/truth out there that says death and taxes are the only certainties in life. When I’m feeling somewhat playful, I also add having to take out the trash as another inevitability. We all know, however, that the other…

Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 pm Join us for a festive havdalah, and an online screening party, viewing a collection of highlights from past Purim Shpiels  (Compiled by Purim Shpiel Director, Jonathan Kass!) Grab a drink (or jello shot) and…

Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 pm Music, Purim Story Telling, Megillah Reading, and Online Games led by Rabbi Fox, Cantor Hass, Sharon Amster Brown and Eric Shatzkin (Dress up as your favorite Villian) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85186839488

There are four Jewish new years. The first may be fairly obvious to some, Rosh HaShanah, literally “the head of the year.” The others less so, and their calendar significance has fallen mainly into obscurity over time. We don’t pay…

The phrase “A Perfect Storm,” is often used to describe a series of events that occur at the same time causing significant damage as a result of the confluence of events. Right now, it feels like we are in the…

There are many reasons why we gather together for prayer. It gives us a chance to stop, hear familiar melodies and to see our friends. As the old joke goes, Rachel goes to services to talk to God, Sally goes…

Last month, I took a detour from my regular writings about the Pandemic, and how it’s affecting our congregation in particular, and our lives in general. If you recall, I wrote about the need and the moral obligation (I didn’t…

It takes friction to light a match. An intentional drag against a rough surface, a push. It always comes with a bit of magic to me when the inanimate match, sleeping for however long in its bed comes to life…