The Mystery at the Heart of the Universe Shabbat Parashat Vaera Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh December 28, 2013 – 25 Tevet 5774 The Mystery at the Heart of the Universe At this time of year, wherever we turn, we are likely to encounter reviews of 2013. It is as if, at this particular juncture in time, Continue Reading »
Standing on Holy Ground Shabbat Parashat Shemot December 20, 2013 – 18 Tevet 5774 Standing on Holy Ground In this week’s Torah portion, we learn that Moses himself did not realize that he was standing on holy ground. He had to be told by God that he was! Is it any wonder that we, too, Continue Reading »
Marking the Beginning of a New Century at RST Shabbat Parashat VaYechi December 14, 2013 – 11 Tevet 5774 Marking the Beginning of a New Century at RST We had the most amazing centennial celebration at RST this past weekend thanks to the phenomenal coordination and work of our magnificent volunteers, staff, and participants! Continue Reading »
Recipe for Success: Dedication and Gratitude Shabbat Parashat Mikketz – Chanukah Day 3! Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh November 30, 2013 – 27 Kislev 5774 Recipe for Success: Dedication and Gratitude I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving to the fullest…! And, I hope that you are continuing to enjoy Chanukah – not only for its traditional foods, but Continue Reading »
Turkeys and Latkes Shabbat Parashat Vayeshev November 23, 2013 – 20 Kislev 5774 Turkeys and Latkes So, what do Turkeys and Latkes have to do with our weekly Torah portion? This Shabbat we read about a most arrogant young man – Jacob’s son, Joseph . Joseph, his father’s favorite son from the outset, and a Continue Reading »
Living with Diversity Shabbat Parashat Vayishlach November 16, 2013 – 13 Kislev 5774 Living with Diversity How do we respond when disaster strikes? This week we have been painfully aware of the path of pain and of destruction that has left so many people in the Philippines in an awful predicament. We can help! Our Continue Reading »
A Veterans’ Day Prayer Shabbat Parashat VaYetze November 9, 2013 – 6 Kislev 5774 A Veterans’ Day Prayer When Jacob left Beer Sheva, he was not forgotten. Our Parsha begins with a verse that notes Jacob’s departure from Beer Sheva. Rashi asks: Why does the Torah share the fact that Jacob left Beer Sheva? And Continue Reading »
The Fine Line between Guidance and Control Shabbat Parashat Toldot Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh November 2, 2013 – 29 Cheshvan 5774 The Fine Line between Guidance and Control Our Parsha tells the story of our matriarch, Rebecca, who was very pro-active in her interactions with her husband, Isaac, as well as with her two children, Esau Continue Reading »
Sacred Connections Shabbat Parashat Chayay Sarah October 26, 2013 – 22 Cheshvan 5774 Sacred Connections The Torah tells us in great detail about Abraham’s successful negotiation and ultimate purchase of the Cave of Machpelah, in the city of Hebron, for use as a family burial site for Sarah. According to Jewish tradition, the Cave of Continue Reading »
It’s All in What We Perceive… Shabbat Parashat Vayera October 19, 2013 – 15 Cheshvan 5774 It’s All in What We Perceive… This week I had the privilege of attending the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism’s Centennial Convention in Baltimore. Over 1200 people joined to celebrate, to network, to learn and to create new and Continue Reading »
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