March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
Dear Friends, This year, our Deli Shabbos has a distinctly different feel to it. On the one hand (as Tevye would say), it feels different because we are finally able
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March 2, 2022
March 2, 2022
Dear Friends, As the aggressive war against Ukraine continues, our hearts and minds are consumed with fear for the people. Russia’s flagrant assault is not only an international concern, but
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February 23, 2022
Dear Friends, Yesterday, you received a message from Melissa about an active shooter training taking place at HCRJ on March 2. Today, I wanted to follow up and encourage you
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January 12, 2022
Dear Friends, As Jews, we have long recognized that it is our moral responsibility to stand up against injustice, hatred and intolerance in society. Messages of social justice are replete
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Creating a Legacy of HCRJ from Generation to Generation
A proud mother and father stand in front of the congregation holding a swaddled infant in their hands. The smile on their faces warms the heart of all in attendance,
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Welcome Back
As the summer ramps up and the pandemic falls into a steady decline, HCRJ is finally returning to normal. Activities which have been taking place on Zoom for the past
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A Path to Peace Must be Paved with Empathy
When it comes to navigating peaceful resolutions in matters of dispute, there is a common belief that any outward demonstration of empathy might ultimately compromise one’s bargaining position. The thought
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Rabbi Gross and Shariq Ghani Recognized for Their Work by the ADL
Update: This article was amended to remove inaccurate information about the purpose of the award – which was purely for furthering interfaith relations in Houston. (12/8/20) At a wonderful luncheon
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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
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Weaving Relationships and Building Bridges
In today’s political climate, where our differences are exaggerated in ways which cause us to hold positions with little room for compromise, we often overlook that most of us share
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