by Thomas Perloff, presented at August 12 Shabbat Service Before sharing a profound moment, I would like to provide some background.       First, I am a numbers guy. In high school, […]

Presented by Michael Mufson at August 5 Shabbat Service When I first remember the concept of God being introduced during my first year of Hebrew School, I can still remember […]

by Ellen Kraftsow-Kogan, presented at July 8 Shabbat service I could not think of a moment of God in my life, BUT, I could think of a profound moment, then […]

Join Summer Rabbinic Intern Josh Franklin at Lunch and Learn this week, to discuss: What Does It Mean to Be a Zionist?  Review and continue last week’s discussion:  Zionism, the move toward […]

by Deborah Gordon Klehr, presented at Shabbat Services, July 29 I have long felt a deep connection to Israel. Although I had been there on family trips several times already, […]

The National Museum of American Jewish History, located right on Independence Mall, offers a select group of individuals a wonderful opportunity to become a docent.  A rigorous and outstanding training […]

by Michael Hauptman, presented at July 22 Shabbat Service After my grandmother died, I remember my mother asking me whether I believed in an afterlife; whether after you died, some […]

This Shabbat, we continue our Understanding Profound Moments  series with Michael Hauptman’s presentation and Rabbi Freedman’s teaching.  Please join us tonight at 5:30pm for pre-oneg and blessings and 6:00pm for the […]

by Holly Lentz Kleeman, presented at July 1 Shabbat service I am fortunate to have been blessed with many profound moments in my life.  Many of these moments are what […]

Last Shabbat, our congregant Ellen Kraftsow-Kogan offered a beautiful presentation on “Understanding Profound Moments.” Her focus on love was inspiring and provoked a lot of thought and conversation, both during the service […]