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January 1, 2020

Dear Friends, As 2020 begins, may it unfold a never-ending chain of blessings of Prosperity, Health and Happiness For you and your family. Happy New Year. L’Shalom, Steve

December 25, 2019

Dear Friends, Happy Chanukah! Today is the third day of Chanukah, and tonight we will light candle number four. From a religious perspective, Chanukah is often a missed opportunity for

December 18, 2019

Chanukah for HCRJ Video Message from Rabbi Gross

December 11, 2019

Cookie Wednesday Video Message from Rabbi Gross

December 4, 2019

Dear Friends, On Rosh HaShanah, I presented us with a challenge to see and understand the world through the lens of philanthropy. I challenged us to consider ways to utilize

December 1, 2019

Transforming the World for Good

In the Mishneh Torah, Maimonides states that the highest level of charitable giving is to strengthen the hand of someone in need and enable that person to become self-sufficient. Such charitable

November 27, 2019

As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to publicly express my gratitude for a few things that bless my life every day. As a rabbi: I am thankful for

November 20, 2019

Dear Friends, This week’s Torah portion begins with the death a Sarah and Abraham’s quest to find an appropriate place for her burial. The place Abraham finds is a cave,

November 13, 2019

Dear Friends, Dear Melissa, In this week’s Torah portion, Abraham seeks to save the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah from the wrath of God. Each of these cities have become

November 6, 2019

Dear Friends, This weekend collective memory will play a central role in our hearts as Americans and as Jews. As Americans, we will observe Veterans Day, a national holiday set

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