Posted by in Uncategorized Dear Friends, This is a post from the World Union of Progressive Judaism about the situation in Ukraine. This morning another synagogue was vandalized. It seems history is repeating itself. Please read below and consider helping. Dear World Union Family: This morning, as our community members arrived at the synagogue center in Simferopol, they discovered…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I want to wish each of you a light filled Chanukah. I hope you will extend your inner light to someone else this year. A smile, a helping hand, a listening ear, a gift of tzedakah for those in need. I hope you will be inspired by the story of Chanukah with the courage of…Read more »
Posted by in Torah Commentary Parshat Korach Numbers 16:1 -18:32 No one exempt. That is the rule in Judaism. Everyone must give tzedakah and everyone must tithe. This week’s Torah portion, Korach, makes that extremely clear. It describes the obligations of Levites in this regard. The Levites received all of the sacred offering from the Israelite nation intended for God. …Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Thought for the day: What is the real meaning of the day after Thanksgiving? Is it really “Black Friday”? Is it really the holy day of consumerism? Or is this a day to reflect and act upon the things said around the Thanksgiving table. When you possess a daily attitude of gratitude and live a…Read more »
Posted by in Torah Commentary Parshat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 At the end of this week’s Torah portion (Numbers 18:21-32) the Levites are instructed to tithe a part of their earnings to God. The Torah emphasizes this because all of the Children of Israel are obligated to give one tenth of their produce and their income as an offering to God. …Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized There are some ins and outs of synagogue life that are a bit unwritten. In an earlier generation of synagogue members there were traditions of giving. But increasingly in congregations people seem to not know what to do. So… in the spirit of bringing to light that which is hidden let’s explore ways you might…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized There are lots of folks who have never belonged to a synagogue community. And in their spiritual journey they seek out the benefits of belonging to a synagogue. The benefits are many. It is hard to be Jewish on your own. Oh, I know people do it all the time. They are unafilliated. In fact…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Below is my Kol Nidre Sermon for 5771. Tonight-I want to tell you a story. A midrash. Midrash is a form of Jewish story that helps us better understand the Torah, that helps us better understand life. And on this holy night of Kol Nidre, when we seek out God’s forgiveness and the forgiveness of…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 