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Tazria, Leviticus 12:1-13:59; Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat, April 13, 2024
In the Jewish religious imagination words have an awesome power. God created the Universe with words, “God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.” (Genesis 1:2). God’s revelation of Torah at Sinai came about through spoken words, “God spoke all these words, saying:” (Exodus 20:1), and then continues with the Ten Commandments. “The […]
From the Presidents – April 12, 2024
Shalom Everyone! We hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse this past Monday. Although we only saw a partial eclipse in California, it was still awe inspiring to know that so much of the country got to share in this rare experience. There is also something incredibly symbolic about the nature of an eclipse, specifically about perspective. […]
Shmini, Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Exodus 12:1-20; Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat HaChodesh, April 6 , 2024
How do we mark time? How do we engage in our closest and most sacred relationships? These are the questions that come to mind this coming Shabbat, the fourth of special Shabbatot Pleading up to Pesach. It is called Shabbat HaChodesh (The Shabbat of the Month) because it is the Shabbat that immediately precedes the […]
From the Presidents: April 4, 2024
Hello Everyone! And so another successful Purim has come and gone. Again, we wanted to thank all of our congregants who helped make our Purim carnival such a fun time this year. It also just so happens that once again the secular calendar reinforced the message of a Jewish holiday. This year Purim happened to […]
Tzav, Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Numbers 19:1-22: Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat Parah, March 30, 2024
What does it mean to be pure? Is it a spiritual state, an emotional state, a moral condition, or all of the above? Is being pure the same as being good? Does it matter in our lives or is it a meaningless antiquated concept? This Shabbat is called Shabbat Parah, one of the five special […]