This Rosh Hashanah is my last as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami as I will retire next July 2023. Here is my sermon for Day 1 of Rosh HaShanah 5783.
Kadima: Forward
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Posted by in Uncategorized A New Year Prayer for 5773
Posted by in Uncategorized May the One who blessed our Ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, bless us as we enter the New Year. As we gather to come before You, Holy Majesty, help us bring a whole heart to our prayers. May we bring all that was good forward with us into the New…Read more »
Standing before the New Year
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Nitzavim Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 This week we read the Torah portion right before Rosh Hashanah, Nitzavim. Shabbat Nitzavim comes literally a day before the New Year. As we read the words, we are literally standing at the edge of the New Year. The Israelites too are standing at the edge of the Promised Land. …Read more »
Getting to the heart of the matter
Posted by in Uncategorized This is the first week without a Jewish holiday other than Shabbat! The whirlwind of Tishrei holy days is now behind us for this year. I hope that the good feelings and thoughtful reflections that you had during the Holy Day Season will remain with you and most importantly inspire you to a new way…Read more »
Happy 5772
Posted by in Uncategorized I want to wish you a very Happy New Years day. Tonight the month of Tishrei arrives and so does 5772 of the Jewish calendar. I hope that this night ushers in for you and those you love a season of renewal, blessing and hope. The Ten Days of Repentance allow for deep reflection and…Read more »
No Status Apologies
Posted by in Uncategorized We are entering the last hours of 5771. And soon the Jewish New Year will be here. I am fascinated by the number of posts and status updates on facebook, linkedin and the like that are blanket apologies for behavior. New Year’s greetings abound. But I have been noticing this year more than last many…Read more »
Pisces Moon
Posted by in Uncategorized The astrology columns tell me today’s full moon is in Pisces. I have no idea what that really means. I know it’s supposed to have some significance about how the world is reacting or some influence on our attitude and behaviors. As if there are some unique characteristics because the moon appears in a certain…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 