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Just Do It (Vaera 01/17/26)

Posted on January 19, 2026

Just Do It After failing miserably in his first attempt to obtain the Israelites freedom, Moses is commanded to confront Pharaoh once more. “Go and tell Pharaoh, king of Egypt,Read More »

The Power of Persistence (Shemot – 01/10/26)

Posted on January 12, 2026

The Power of Persistence We stand here today, as a people woven from threads of history, threads of promise, and threads of unwavering persistence. Our story, stretching back millennia, isRead More »

D’var Torah Vayechi (01/03/26)

Posted on January 6, 2026

Dear Friends, This past Shabbat, we were treated to a very unique and insightful D’var Torah by Benjamin Mordechai Strongin, son of our dear friends, Shlomo and Ronni. As aRead More »

Spiritual Priorities (Vayishlach – 12/06/25)

Posted on December 8, 2025

Spiritual Priorities Jacob is determined to reconcile with his brother, Esau. Twenty years ago, he disguised himself as Esau, deceived his father, and stole the blessings that his older brotherRead More »

Thanksgiving 2025 (Vayeitzei – 11/29/25)

Posted on December 2, 2025

Thanksgiving 2025 Did the Rabbis schedule Parshat Vayeitzei to be read on Thanksgiving? I don’t think so, but this year, the synchronicity could not be more meaningful. In our Parsha,Read More »

Choosing a Name for a Child and Country (Toldot 11/22/25)

Posted on November 24, 2025

Choosing a Name for a Child and Country In our Torah reading, Parshat Toldot, Rebecca gives birth to twins. Now, of course, when children are born, there’s going to beRead More »

The Virtue of Regret / Vayera 11/08/25

Posted on November 11, 2025

The Virtue of Regret To grasp the universe’s enigma, we frequently ascribe various human qualities to the divine. On the Holidays we chant: ה’ ה’. אֵל רַחוּם וְחַנּוּן. אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִםRead More »

Yiskor Appeal 2025 / Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die? By Felicia Schneberg

Posted on October 10, 2025

YISKOR APPEAL by Felicia Schneberg October 2, 2025 Almost exactly 20 years ago, I stood up here and made the Yiskor appeal whose theme was: WHO SHALL LIVE AND WHORead More »

Yom Kippur Day 2025 / We Are Never Alone (10/02/25)

Posted on October 6, 2025

We Are Never Alone The rabbis sought to make Judaism a full-body, full-life experience. So that no matter what we do, we can connect with God and our heritage. AndRead More »

Yom Kippur Evening Kol Nidre 2025 / The Changing Paradigm (10/01/25)

Posted on October 6, 2025

The Changing Paradigm Our beloved Israel is 77 years old. Considering how brilliant the country is, and I know I don’t have to convince you of Israel’s financial, technological, military,Read More »

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