The Joy of Giving Shabbat Parashat Terumah February 13, 2016 – 4 Adar I 5776 Dear Friends, One of the greatest joys in life is the feeling that one gets when one is blessed with the ability to give with a full heart. According to the story in our weekly Torah portion, that Continue Reading »
Energizing our Lives! Shabbat Parashat Mishpatim Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh February 6, 2016 – 27 Shevat 5776 Dear Friends, Shabbat is the “day of rest”…but the rest of the week is for doing! Shabbat is a time for re-energizing our lives by allowing us to experience the moment, to appreciate life, and to envision the Continue Reading »
The Winning Combination! Shabbat Parashat Yitro January 30, 2016 – 20 Shevat 5776 Dear Friends, No, I did not win the jackpot in a Powerball drawing even though I did give God the opportunity to let me win by buying a ticket. I did not have the winning combination on that one…But, I do Continue Reading »
To Journey or Not To Journey? Shabbat Parashat B’Shallach Shabbat Shira January 23, 2016 – 13Shevat 5776 Dear Friends, In Parashat B’Shallach we read more about the epic journey of our people from slavery to freedom, from Egypt toward the Land of Israel. The Parting of the Red Sea and our people’s Song of Continue Reading »
Holiness for All Ages and Stages Shabbat Parashat Bo January 16, 2016 – 6 Shevat 5776 Dear Friends, I hope you will join us for services at Rodef Sholom Temple this Friday night and Shabbat morning as we celebrate the bar mitzvah of Josh Kostiner. Mazal Tov to Josh and to his Continue Reading »
A Story for all Generations Shabbat Parashat VaEra Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh January 9, 2016 – 28 Tevet 5776 Dear Friends, It is well known that new beginnings can be very challenging. Often, we begin a new year, or even a new month, with resolutions, only to find ourselves rapidly slipping back into Continue Reading »
Happy 2016! Shabbat Parashat VaYechi December 26, 2015 – 14 Tevet 5776 Dear Friends, As we conclude the chanting of this week’s Torah portion of VaYechi, and with it the reading of the entire Biblical Book of Genesis, we recite the Hebrew words of blessing: “Chazak, chazak, v’nitchazek! [Be strong, be strong, Continue Reading »
Overcoming Fear and Speaking from the Heart Shabbat Parashat VaYigash December 19, 2015 – 7 Tevet 5776 Dear Friends, Have you ever felt tongue-tied, overcome by fear or insecurity, and not spoken up, only to regret it later? I certainly have had such moments. Understandably, fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear Continue Reading »
Happy Chanukah! Shabbat Parashat VaYeshev Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh December 5, 2015 – 23 Kislev 5776 Dear Friends, I know it is not yet Chanukah, but I can feel the holiday approaching! This Shabbat we will recite the blessing for the new Jewish month of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet will be a week from now – Continue Reading »
Angels or Messengers? Shabbat Parashat VaYishlach November 28, 2015 – 19 Kislev 5776 Dear Friends, I hope you will join me at services this Shabbat as we celebrate the bar mitzvah of Disraeli Brooks. Mazal Tov to Disraeli and to his entire family! Our weekly Parsha, [Torah portion] begins with the story Continue Reading »
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