Rabbi’s Corner: Wishing You a Light-Filled Chanukah; Chanukah Resources
12/20/2024 11:18:20 AM
Dec20
December 20, 2024
Multi-flavored filled gourmet sufganiyot (doughnuts) for Chanukah in Israel. Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
ChanukRead more...
Multi-flavored filled gourmet sufganiyot (doughnuts) for Chanukah in Israel. Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
ChanukRead more...
Condolences to Nancy Fox on the Loss of Her Sister, Ellen Robbins
12/19/2024 03:01:25 PM
Dec19
December 19, 2024
Dear Friends:
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ellen Robbins on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Ellen waRead more...
Dear Friends:
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ellen Robbins on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Ellen waRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Seeing Each Other in God’s Image: A Lesson from Our 4th and 5th Grade Religious School Students
12/13/2024 10:13:41 AM
Dec13
December 13, 2024
Letter written by the 2024-2025 4th/5th Grade Class
A few weeks ago, our 4th/5th grade class handed me the letter Read more...
Letter written by the 2024-2025 4th/5th Grade Class
A few weeks ago, our 4th/5th grade class handed me the letter Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Update from the Israeli Reform Movement - Bringing Light into the Darkness
12/06/2024 10:17:10 AM
Dec6
December 6, 2024
This entire blue "header" photo is courtesy of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism newsletter dated 12/5/24 (pleaseRead more...
This entire blue "header" photo is courtesy of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism newsletter dated 12/5/24 (pleaseRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Standing Together in the Face of Tragedy - Reflections on the Murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan
11/29/2024 10:00:45 AM
Nov29
November 29, 2024
As we prepare to enter Shabbat this week, we do so with heavy hearts. We grieve the tragic loss of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aRead more...
As we prepare to enter Shabbat this week, we do so with heavy hearts. We grieve the tragic loss of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Giving Thanks
11/22/2024 10:01:41 AM
Nov22
November 22, 2024
Photo by Sharon L. Sobel
This past Sunday, Temple Beth Sholom hosted our second Interfaith Thanksgiving Service siRead more...
Photo by Sharon L. Sobel
This past Sunday, Temple Beth Sholom hosted our second Interfaith Thanksgiving Service siRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Building Bridges of Understanding, Respect, and Love
11/15/2024 11:08:51 AM
Nov15
November 15, 2024
This Sunday, we will join together with our local friends of many different faiths here in our own TBS sanctuary for Read more...
This Sunday, we will join together with our local friends of many different faiths here in our own TBS sanctuary for Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Hold Fast to Dreams, Hopes, and Visions - Commemorating Kristallnacht, Honoring Our Veterans
11/08/2024 11:04:35 AM
Nov8
November 8, 2024
This week has been fraught for some and joyful for others. We know that as a congregational community made up of diverRead more...
This week has been fraught for some and joyful for others. We know that as a congregational community made up of diverRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Noach - Be the Light
11/01/2024 10:00:41 AM
Nov1
November 1, 2024
Most of us are very familiar with this week’s Torah portion from our childhood: the story of Noah and the ark. God wRead more...
Most of us are very familiar with this week’s Torah portion from our childhood: the story of Noah and the ark. God wRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Breishit - Creating a World that Reflects our Highest Values
10/25/2024 10:00:25 AM
Oct25
October 25, 2024
Every day for the past few weeks, my mailbox has been filled with flyers: flyers from political candidates from all poRead more...
Every day for the past few weeks, my mailbox has been filled with flyers: flyers from political candidates from all poRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Chol Ha'mo'ed Sukkot - Acts of Compassionate Lovingkindness and Gratitude; Links to HHD Sermons
10/18/2024 02:10:41 PM
Oct18
October 18, 2024
Sukkot began Wednesday evening and continues for seven days. As we gather in joy and reflection during this special haRead more...
Sukkot began Wednesday evening and continues for seven days. As we gather in joy and reflection during this special haRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Reflections before Erev Yom Kippur - G'mar Chatimah Tova!
10/11/2024 10:46:50 AM
Oct11
October 11, 2024
L'Shana Tova and G'mar Chatimah Tova - Wishing You a Good Year and May You Have a Meaningful Yom Kippur!
This 5785Read more...
L'Shana Tova and G'mar Chatimah Tova - Wishing You a Good Year and May You Have a Meaningful Yom Kippur!
This 5785Read more...
Special Edition Rabbi’s Corner: Shana Tova Greeting and Blessing of Peace for Israel
10/02/2024 10:01:21 AM
Oct2
October 2, 2024
L'Shana Tova U'm'tu'kah - Wishing You a Good and Sweet New Year!
I write this on Tuesday – the day immediately preRead more...
L'Shana Tova U'm'tu'kah - Wishing You a Good and Sweet New Year!
I write this on Tuesday – the day immediately preRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: We Will Dance Again
09/27/2024 12:33:35 PM
Sep27
September 27, 2024
Today, the last Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah, is the 357th day of Israel’s war with Hamas.
How do we celebratRead more...
Today, the last Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah, is the 357th day of Israel’s war with Hamas.
How do we celebratRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Autumn Arrives: Sharing Our Blessings
09/20/2024 03:13:14 PM
Sep20
September 20, 2024
Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
The autumn equinox begins this Sunday, September 22nd. Nature is already preparing forRead more...
Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
The autumn equinox begins this Sunday, September 22nd. Nature is already preparing forRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Autumn Arrives: Sharing Our Blessings
09/20/2024 03:10:35 PM
Sep20
September 20, 2024
Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
The autumn equinox begins this Sunday, September 22nd. Nature is already preparing forRead more...
Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
The autumn equinox begins this Sunday, September 22nd. Nature is already preparing forRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Go Forth in Peace, To Life
09/13/2024 10:00:42 AM
Sep13
September 13, 2024
Image by Rabbi Evan Schultz, Congregation B'nai Israel, Wesport, CT
This past Wednesday, we commRead more...
Image by Rabbi Evan Schultz, Congregation B'nai Israel, Wesport, CT
This past Wednesday, we commRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Our New Mi Sheberach: A Salve For Our Weary Hearts and Souls
09/06/2024 11:31:35 AM
Sep6
September 6, 2024
This past week, Jews gathered together in our communities all over the world in support, solidarity, and grief to mourn theRead more...
This past week, Jews gathered together in our communities all over the world in support, solidarity, and grief to mourn theRead more...
SPECIAL EDITION: Rabbi’s Corner: Community Vigil, Wednesday, September 4th, Merage JCC
09/03/2024 12:22:55 PM
Sep3
September 3, 2024
Dear Friends,
Our hearts are broken as we come to grips with the news of the murder of six newly slain hostages in Gaza. Read more...
Dear Friends,
Our hearts are broken as we come to grips with the news of the murder of six newly slain hostages in Gaza. Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Driving Down the Freeway: A Metaphor for Elul
08/30/2024 10:26:10 AM
Aug30
August 30, 2024
There is a freeway exit onto the 55 that gives me terrible agita whenever I approach: it’s a far-left exit that I have to Read more...
There is a freeway exit onto the 55 that gives me terrible agita whenever I approach: it’s a far-left exit that I have to Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: This Summer's Political National Conventions: A Jewish View
08/23/2024 10:25:50 AM
Aug23
August 23, 2024
Two nights ago, I was moved to tears as I listened to Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg give an emotional speech at the DemocratiRead more...
Two nights ago, I was moved to tears as I listened to Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg give an emotional speech at the DemocratiRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Tarnished Faith - Faith Restored
08/16/2024 10:03:05 AM
Aug16
August 16, 2024
Over the years, I have made a personal practice of using meditation and mindfulness in my daily life. It helps keep me centeRead more...
Over the years, I have made a personal practice of using meditation and mindfulness in my daily life. It helps keep me centeRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lessons for Challenging Times from a Hiking Trip
08/09/2024 10:00:55 AM
Aug9
August 9, 2024
An Inukshuk in the District of Lunenbur, Nova Scotia. Photo: SLSobel
I just returned from a marvelous hiking/walking vacatioRead more...
An Inukshuk in the District of Lunenbur, Nova Scotia. Photo: SLSobel
I just returned from a marvelous hiking/walking vacatioRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lessons from the Olympics
08/02/2024 10:00:35 AM
Aug2
August 2, 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially started one week ago today (July 26th), although a few team sports began on July Read more...
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially started one week ago today (July 26th), although a few team sports began on July Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lamentation for a Beloved Land
07/26/2024 10:00:40 AM
Jul26
July 26, 2024
As we are all aware, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of US Congress this past Wednesday, hRead more...
As we are all aware, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of US Congress this past Wednesday, hRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Harmonies of Hope
07/19/2024 10:06:15 AM
Jul19
July 19, 2024
This past week, many of us were captivated by a profoundly moving performance on "America's Got Talent." The Jerusalem Youth ChRead more...
This past week, many of us were captivated by a profoundly moving performance on "America's Got Talent." The Jerusalem Youth ChRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Water and Torah Bring Life
07/12/2024 10:26:39 AM
Jul12
July 12, 2024
Photo by SLSobel
I am a CASA, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for Youth in Dependency (as are six additionalRead more...
Photo by SLSobel
I am a CASA, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for Youth in Dependency (as are six additionalRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: With Liberty and Justice For All: American and Jewish Values
07/05/2024 10:11:55 AM
Jul5
July 5, 2024
In the sanctuaries of many synagogues in the United States, there is both an American flag and an Israeli flag. On our TempRead more...
In the sanctuaries of many synagogues in the United States, there is both an American flag and an Israeli flag. On our TempRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Why Celebrating Pride Shabbat is Important for the Jewish Community
06/28/2024 10:01:15 AM
Jun28
June 28, 2024
Rainbow challah baked by Mitch Cohen
June is Pride Month around the world: from Israel to Africa, Asia toRead more...
Rainbow challah baked by Mitch Cohen
June is Pride Month around the world: from Israel to Africa, Asia toRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Can You Toot Your Own Horn?
06/21/2024 10:22:15 AM
Jun21
June 21, 2024
Would you like to join our "Shofar Chorus" this year during the High Holy Days?
In ancient times, Jews heard the sound of theRead more...
Would you like to join our "Shofar Chorus" this year during the High Holy Days?
In ancient times, Jews heard the sound of theRead more...
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