Counting the Omer: Counting Our Blessings
Last week, I had the privilege of having lunch with 2 different past presidents of our congregation, one on the occasion of his 90th birthday, and the other one younger than […]
Last week, I had the privilege of having lunch with 2 different past presidents of our congregation, one on the occasion of his 90th birthday, and the other one younger than […]
We all feel fear. The question is, do we act on it? When, in their escape from slavery, the Israelites are stuck between the Sea of Reeds before them and the Egyptian […]
https://www.ted.com/talks/geena_rocero_why_i_must_come_out For the 12th day of the omer in this week of givurah, strength, the courage of one fashion model to speak her truth. Baruch Ata Adonai, Elohenu Melech […]
Is it ok to be angry? Jewish tradition says yes–anger is valuable when it drives us to stand against injustice. For today’s omer counting and this week’s focus on might, […]
Sometimes, the mitzvah is just to listen. For this week’s omer counting focused on strength, in reverence for next week’s observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we give thanks for the […]
For our 9th day of counting the omer, and our week focused on givurah, “strength,” we turn to the inspiring words that Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell delivered this Shabbat, when we […]
One of you at RS recently shared the need to add recycling bins to the bathrooms in our homes. What other new ideas are you all trying to implement that will […]
A story is told of a rabbi who lay on his deathbed, smiling. “Why” his students asked, “just moments away from death, are you smiling?” “Because,” the rabbi replied, “For […]
When we consider the meaning of our actions and of our days, many wonder: Destiny or free will? Judaism says both! A story is told about Rabbi Akiva’s daughter. When she […]
Looking for a spiritual practice? “The laws regarding the Omer are very strict: every day matters and not one may be missed. Not to waste a single day should be […]