Weekly Reflections

February 3, 2016

Dear Friends, It is estimated that this Sunday Americans will consume 1.25 billion chickens wings during the Super Bowl. This exercise in excessive consumption equates to over eight million pounds

January 27, 2016

Dear Friends, What a crazy winter it has been. As I am writing this Weekly Reflection, it is almost 80 degrees outside. If your yard is like mine, the trees

January 20, 2016

Dear Friends, In our Torah portion this week, we read the familiar story about the miracle at the Sea of Reeds. Standing at the shores of the sea, the Israelites

January 13, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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