June 13, 2018
June 13, 2018
Dear Friends, In the 8th century BCE, the Prophet Isaiah espoused the following words which remain a primary call for peace in the world today: Let us go up to the
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June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
Dear Friends, In our Torah portion this week, we are presented with two biblical characters who represent archetypes of moral courage. Joshua and Caleb are two spies among a company of
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The Thought behind Thanks and the Birth of Generosity
Sometimes the etymology of words can reveal tremendous depth and meaning. Such is the case when we examine the deeper meaning behind the commonly used expression, “Thanks for your generosity.”
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May 30, 2018
Dear Friends, Today, I had the unique and sacred responsibility of bringing a pair of newborn twin girls into the covenant of Israel. It was a truly joyous moment, but as
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May 23, 2018
Dear Friends, The school shooting in Santa Fe this past week has brought the realities of a tragic and terrifying national issue to our doorstep. While there may be policies which
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May 16, 2018
Dear Friends, This weekend, Jews around the world will be celebrating the Festival of Shavuot, which is also known as the Festival of the Giving of the Torah. According to the
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May 9, 2018
Dear Friends, We just concluded a portion of the Torah which permits an early glimpse of how the Bible attempts to shape the sacred nature of our lives by setting
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May 2, 2018
Dear Friends, Tomorrow is Lag BaOmer, a holiday marking the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer. This relatively obscure observance in Reform Jewish circles is a fun-filled day in
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A Tale of Two Mitzvahs
At the end of every Jewish worship service, our concluding prayers include the Adoration or Aleinu, which contains a powerful statement regarding the human partnership with God in the establishment
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April 25, 2018
Dear Friends, What a glorious week it has been! Houston weather can be rather temperamental, but this is one of those weeks that invites us to embrace the beauty and grandeur
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