Israel Conversations: Israel’s History
At Israel Conversations last Shabbat, RS Rabbi Emeritus Alan Fuchs discussed Israel’s History. Take a look at this timeline as a refresher, and comment with your thoughts.
At Israel Conversations last Shabbat, RS Rabbi Emeritus Alan Fuchs discussed Israel’s History. Take a look at this timeline as a refresher, and comment with your thoughts.
At Israel Conversations last Shabbat, Rabbi Howard Bogot lead the discussion, “Zionism Then and Now.” The group discussed many different definitions of Zionism and found the following statements most resonated with […]
Please learn about our Visioning Initiative, and join us for the visioning weekend opportunities with Rabbi Hoffman, listed below! RS 2020: Creating Our Vision Together 6:00pm Shabbat Service, 7:00pm Dinner & Discussion […]
The leadership of Rodeph Shalom, along with the assistance of synagogue transformation expert Rabbi Larry Hoffman, has been engaged in conversations about what we envision for our congregation in the […]
Debbie Friedman’s (of blessed memory) pursuit of relevance and meaning, written about in the last post, “Debbie Friedman: A Spiritual Legacy,” is not only an inspiration, but also a challenge. As Pirke […]
I remember a family car ride to the end of Long Island. I was 15 years old and my father decided it was his mission for me to become involved […]
In honor of the news of 2 weeks ago, that the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy was finally overturned, I turn my thoughts to integrity. I’m not only speaking of the integrity […]
(Hanukkah blessings and songs, text and audio) How do you light a Hanukkah menorah, or Hanukkiah? Jews have disagreed on this throughout the ages. The controversy surrounding the Hanukkah menorah […]
by Rabbi Jill Maderer (delivered Yom Kippur morning, main sanctuary) Picture an ocean. Two waves approach the shoreline and share a conversation along the way. The large wave reports to […]
by Rabbi Jill Maderer (delivered Kol Nidre “Alternative” service) A story is told of 3 astronauts who went into space. Upon returning, they were asked to reflect on the experience. […]