Shmini Atzeret 5767
Today is Shmini Atzeret – a day the Torah tells us is a holiday in its own right, separate but
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Holidays
Be Happy, It's Sukkot!
Tonight begins the Festival of Sukkot, one of Judaism’s three harvest festivals. Sukkot includes one of my favorite commandments: "you
Read MoreKol Nidre Sermon 5767 – Why We’re Making Aliyah
God willing, this time next year, Lauri and I, and our three youngest children will be living in Israel. We
Read MoreRosh Hashanah 5766 — Are you a net asset to the planet?
Today is the great Day of Judgment. Our prayers today reflect a teaching from the Talmud that tells us that
Read MoreCheshbon Hanefesh
In these days leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, our tradition tells us we should be taking stock.
Read MoreTorah shall go forth from (to?) Zion
Every Shabbat during the Torah service when we bring the Torah out of the ark we sing "Ki Mitzion Tatzei
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