Counting the Omer: From Self to Soul
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 […]
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 […]
Our counting of the Omer deepens the journey from Passover to Shavuot. Join us each day with a teaching, blessing and announcement of the count. We begin with a week inspired by hesed, loving-kindness. In New […]
Do you ever feel so focused on what is to come, that you miss what is before you? When my family joins together for a meal, we laugh, we share, […]
Last year, I began to receive emails and facebook posts with an attached icon of the superman logo–the big red S in the five-sided border, that announces the presence of […]
As we prepare to delve into the meaning of struggle, hope and relief with our Pesach festival, take a moment to discover the struggle, hope and relief that the JDC brings across […]
One of you recently shared with me: “Question: If someone from the 1950’s suddenly appeared today, what would be the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today? […]
Add your voice to the discussion: “Pew’s Findings on Jews in America: Hearing the Voices of Our Community” on Wed., Feb. 26 @ 7:00 pm at RS, with a panel […]