January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016
Dear Friends, If we consider the most powerful building blocks for a sense of community, music quickly rises to the top. A familiar melody can bring complete strangers together in
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December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
Dear Friends, As 2016 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
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December 23, 2015
Dear Friends, The Jewish community in the United States has never had difficulty finding ways to enjoy and participate in Christmas. As a child, I loved the fact that I
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December 16, 2015
Dear Friends, As you read this week’s message, please consider participating in two upcoming events listed below in red. If you are able to participate, please RSVP today by responding
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December 9, 2015
Dear Friends, Tonight, we will light a fourth candle on our Chanukah menorah as we celebrate our winter festival with family and friends. Historically, Chanukah commemorates the importance of the
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December 2, 2015
Dear Friends, Yesterday was a national day of giving called, #GivingTuesday, and if your inbox was like mine, most of the emails were from charitable organizations seeking to find support.
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A War on Christmas? Humbug!!
This may sound strange coming from a Rabbi, but I will be the first to admit that I love Christmas and the entire Christmas season. What’s not to like! I
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November 24, 2015
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
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November 18, 2015
Dear Friends, Last week’s night of terror in Paris has filled our world with fear and trepidation. As Jews, the responses coming from many of our national leaders and the
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November 11, 2015
Dear Friends, Today is Veteran’s Day. Today we honor all who have served in our nation’s defense, all who have risked their lives of for the protection of others, and
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