July 16, 2014
July 9, 2014
Over the course of the past few weeks, the goodwill and emotions of those who pray and work for peace between Israel and the Palestinians have been strained. The appalling
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June 25, 2014
June 25, 2014 — Bring Back our Boys
Tomorrow will mark the second week of anguish and fear suffered by the families of three Israeli teens kidnapped by terrorists on June 12. As the search for the abducted
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Reflections — June 18, 2014 (Prayer for Israeli teens)
Late Thursday night, June 12, terrorists kidnapped three teenage yeshiva students from a settlement called Gush Etzion. At this point in time, our hearts are united with Jews around the
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Cantor-In- Residence
It is with great excitement that I announce to the congregation a year-long exploration into the world of Jewish music with Cantor Vadim Tunitsky. I would like to emphasize from
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Reflections – June 4 (Shavuot)
Today is Shavuot. This ancient festival commemorates the receiving of Torah at Mount Sinai and marks the starting point of our history as a people and a faith. Without Torah,
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Reflections – May 28 (Thunder and Lightening)
Last night the skies were filled with lightening, and most of us were startled by the roar of thunder. For me and our cats, the event was more than jarring.
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Reflections – April 23, 2014 (Yom HaShoah)
Friends, This weekend, Jews around the world will observe, Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. With music, ritual, prayer and memorial readings congregations and communities will spend time remembering the 11
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Reflections – April 16, 2014 (Happy Passover)
Friends, On Monday night we celebrated the Festival of Passover with Jews around the world. Throughout history, the Seder meal has provided a sense of family, Jewish identity and hopes
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Reflections – April 2, 2014 (Passover Preparation)
Friends, Passover begins on Monday evening April 14, but Jews around the world begin preparing for Passover many weeks ahead of time. Most observant Jews begin cleaning their homes of
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