Sukkot Thoughts
Please see the Reform Judaism article by Chelsea Feuchs HERE about starting the year with Sukkot.
October 16, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
Please see the Reform Judaism article by Chelsea Feuchs HERE about starting the year with Sukkot.
September 10, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
The Shofar Newsletter has been published! Please see below for updated calendar information, a wonderful story and recipe and much more. Many thanks to Jody Moss for all the work she puts into this for our congregation!
Shofar 9-19June 3, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
Spring is here and nearly gone! We ramped up for Passover, settled in for the counting of the Omer. Now, we are looking forward toward the celebration of Shavout. But…why? Click HERE for a history of why this is such a cornerstone celebration for us as a Jewish people.
May 6, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
One of the gifts of Torah is how timeless the teachings truly are. This week’s portion addresses the notion of giving, and more importantly receiving constructive feedback. Click HERE for some insight from Rabbi Ben Spratt.
May 1, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
As we grieve through yet another synagogue shooting, it seems very appropriate to also reflect on the hatred our people have endured through the years. Please click HERE for the article titled Yom HaShoah: When Will Senseless Hatred Be a Thing of the Past?
April 19, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
Does spring cleaning stem from Passover?
No politics at the seder! Not true – Passover is political.
All this and more can be found in the article 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Passover by Rabbi Evan Moffic.
March 25, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
This week offers a chance to reflect on connection with our community, and how this may lead to a higher form of holiness. Click HERE for commentary on this week’s Torah portion, SH’MINI, LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47
March 18, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
A lesson in humility, and using small moments to create healing. Please click HERE for commentary on this week’s Torah portion, Tzav.
February 13, 2019 by mdesser • Learning, Uncategorized • 0 Comments
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Is Thanksgiving Jewish?
November 21, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
Well, not exactly…but it is aligned with Jewish values and tradition. Although the correlation with Exodus and relationship to Sukkot may not be so popular with turkeys at this time of year, we certainly inspired the Pilgrims! Read this insightful article for more!