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December 28, 2016

Dear Friends, As 2017 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 21, 2016

Dear Friends, Chanukah represents a daring innovation in the ritual history of our people. In that it is the first post-biblical holiday, our sages were confronted by the great challenge

December 14, 2016

Dear Friends, Help us show solidarity and support for a community (much like our own) that is often subjected to intolerance and hate. On this first night of Chanukah and

December 7, 2016

Dear Friends, Sometimes we find reminders of God’s presence in our lives in the strangest settings. In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob’s reminder takes place while sleeping on a stone

December 1, 2016

Einstein and the Growth of a Congregation

At the HCRJ board retreat in August, our temple leadership decided that a primary goal for the coming year would be to focus on the growth of our congregation. Our

November 30, 2016

Dear Friends, In this week’s Torah portion, the story of Isaac unfolds, and in contrast to our other patriarchs, Abraham (Isaac’s father) and Jacob (Isaac’s son), Isaac’s life seems somewhat

November 23, 2016

Dear Friends, As Thanksgiving approaches, it is important to pause and count our blessings. We are blessed to live in a technological age where the market place of ideas helps

November 16, 2016

Dear Friends, In Hebrew, the concept of “repairing the world” is called Tikun Olam. It is a mystical concept that suggests that the isolated moments of peace and harmony that

November 9, 2016

Dear Friends, In the first passage of this week’s torah portion, God commands Abraham in the following way: “Lech Lecha [Go Forth].” God tells Abraham to leave his family, his

November 2, 2016

Dear Friends, Every year, Veterans Day represents a way to honor our veterans who boldly put their lives on the line to protect the values of our nation. Their service

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