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High Holy Days 2021
September 1, 2021 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
We are excited to have LIVE High Holy Day Services this year! Please see below for details. Rosh HaShanah Monday, September 6: 7:15 pm: Erev Rosh HaShanah service, OUUF* Tuesday, September 7: 6:00 am: Sunrise Service at Port Angeles City Pier 10:00 am: Morning Torah Service, OUUF * 2:30 pm: Tashlich […]
Good to see each other!
July 23, 2021 by mdesser • Adult Ed, COBS loves the PNW • 0 Comments
The COBS in-person Adult Ed presentation about the Garden of Eden was a hit! It was wonderful to see friends in person, and enjoy our beautiful area. Many thanks to Suzanne for planning the presentation, and Bruce for opening his garden for our Garden of Eden talk!! From the handout: THE GARDEN OF EDEN […]
The Legacy of the Tree of All Knowledge
July 13, 2021 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
In anticipation of our upcoming discussion about The Garden of Eden, take a look at this D’Var Torah by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/legacy-tree-all-knowledge
High Holy Days – COBS Update
June 25, 2020 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
High Holy Day Services: We have made the difficult decision to not hold our own High Holy Day Services for a number of reasons: COVID-19 The high risk nature of our congregation We were unable to secure a student rabbi for services this year Instead, we are going to explore and share access to streaming […]
Transcription of the Torah – Follow Up
May 10, 2020 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
Thank you, Rich for an informative and lively discussion! Below are links to reference materials used, as well as more information on St. Vitus Dance, the recognition of which contributed to societal norms that have been followed for centuries. Resources: Who Wrote the Bible, by Richard E. Friedman And God Said: How Translations Conceal the […]
COBS Embraces virtual programming!
May 6, 2020 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
As Jews, we have spent centuries overcoming adversity, including pandemics. (Ever heard of a little thing in Exodus called Plagues?) So, we are excited to continue offering Jewish programming through digital platforms while we all adhere to current social distancing guidelines. Please check the Events calendar for upcoming virtual programming! Next up – A educational […]
Tu B’Shevat Seder – Help Wanted!
January 31, 2020 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
We are excited to hold a beautiful Tu B’Shevat Seder on February 8th at 2pm! What better place to celebrate the beauty of trees, and our environment than the stunning Olympic Peninsula? Click below to sign up. This will be a community event, followed by vegetarian potluck. Please sign up to help contribute ritual fruits, […]
Chanukah Celebration 2019
December 30, 2019 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
COBS partied it up this weekend at our annual community Chanukah party! With a plentiful potluck buffet, dreidle games on every table, Susan “Ruach” Stombaugh, and even some dancing, it was a festive evening to celebrate who we are as a community. Havdallah and the community candle lighting were beautiful, and we left on a […]
COBS Live Attendance Guidelines
March 23, 2022 by mdesser • Uncategorized • 0 Comments
As we continue to navigate this pandemic, we continue to keep our guidelines updated. The health and safety of our community is our priority. As such, we have implemented the following guidelines for attending any live COBS event: To attend you will need to: Provide proof of vaccination and a booster at the door. In […]