Passover Traditions

By Rabbi Bill Kuhn Passover and Yom Kippur are the same holiday.  Well, maybe there is a little difference, but they share many of the same themes.  It’s all about […]

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Open Tent Initiative

The “Open Tent Initiative” is a wonderful way to build a strong sense of community. Congregation Rodeph Shalom (RS) recently won an award given by the Union for Reform Judaism […]

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In Support of Israel

By Rabbi Bill Kuhn Now is the time to support the State of Israel as never before.  As Israel is under existential threat on several fronts, it is the obligation […]

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Dr. Deborah Lipstadt

By Rabbi Bill Kuhn  It is timely that we will welcome Dr. Deborah Lipstadt to Congregation Rodeph Shalom on Friday, November 13 at our 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service, as this […]

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High Holy Day Obligations

By Rabbi William Kuhn Apples and honey are perfect symbols for the beginning of the Jewish New Year, because the sweetness of the apples is intensified by the honey taste […]

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Summer Casual Services

By Rabbi William I. Kuhn Our Friday night Summer Casual Services are off to a great start. These are one hour services, casual dress, fun atmosphere, great discussion topics, lots of […]

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