Weekly Reflections

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

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

October 30, 2019

Dear Friends, What does Halloween have to do with Judaism? In a narrow sense, the answer is, “nothing”. However, when we look at our history as a people and the customs that

October 23, 2019

Rabbi Gross Video Journal from Puerto Rico

October 16, 2019

Dear Friends, Sukkot is a festival filled with remarkable wisdom. From the frail structures we construct to the nature-based rituals we perform; Sukkot helps us recognize that we are all part

October 8, 2019

Dear Friends, Tonight is Kol Nidre. Tonight and for the 24 hours of our Day of Atonement, we will occupy ourselves in prayer, fasting and spiritual growth as we seek

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