Rabbi’s Corner: Our New Mi Sheberach: A Salve For Our Weary Hearts and Souls
09/06/2024 11:31:35 AM
Sep6
September 6, 2024
This past week, Jews gathered together in our communities all over the world in support, solidarity, and grief to mourn theRead more...
This past week, Jews gathered together in our communities all over the world in support, solidarity, and grief to mourn theRead more...
SPECIAL EDITION: Rabbi’s Corner: Community Vigil, Wednesday, September 4th, Merage JCC
09/03/2024 12:22:55 PM
Sep3
September 3, 2024
Dear Friends,
Our hearts are broken as we come to grips with the news of the murder of six newly slain hostages in Gaza. Read more...
Dear Friends,
Our hearts are broken as we come to grips with the news of the murder of six newly slain hostages in Gaza. Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Driving Down the Freeway: A Metaphor for Elul
08/30/2024 10:26:10 AM
Aug30
August 30, 2024
There is a freeway exit onto the 55 that gives me terrible agita whenever I approach: it’s a far-left exit that I have to Read more...
There is a freeway exit onto the 55 that gives me terrible agita whenever I approach: it’s a far-left exit that I have to Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: This Summer's Political National Conventions: A Jewish View
08/23/2024 10:25:50 AM
Aug23
August 23, 2024
Two nights ago, I was moved to tears as I listened to Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg give an emotional speech at the DemocratiRead more...
Two nights ago, I was moved to tears as I listened to Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg give an emotional speech at the DemocratiRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Tarnished Faith - Faith Restored
08/16/2024 10:03:05 AM
Aug16
August 16, 2024
Over the years, I have made a personal practice of using meditation and mindfulness in my daily life. It helps keep me centeRead more...
Over the years, I have made a personal practice of using meditation and mindfulness in my daily life. It helps keep me centeRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lessons for Challenging Times from a Hiking Trip
08/09/2024 10:00:55 AM
Aug9
August 9, 2024
An Inukshuk in the District of Lunenbur, Nova Scotia. Photo: SLSobel
I just returned from a marvelous hiking/walking vacatioRead more...
An Inukshuk in the District of Lunenbur, Nova Scotia. Photo: SLSobel
I just returned from a marvelous hiking/walking vacatioRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lessons from the Olympics
08/02/2024 10:00:35 AM
Aug2
August 2, 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially started one week ago today (July 26th), although a few team sports began on July Read more...
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially started one week ago today (July 26th), although a few team sports began on July Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lamentation for a Beloved Land
07/26/2024 10:00:40 AM
Jul26
July 26, 2024
As we are all aware, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of US Congress this past Wednesday, hRead more...
As we are all aware, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of US Congress this past Wednesday, hRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Harmonies of Hope
07/19/2024 10:06:15 AM
Jul19
July 19, 2024
This past week, many of us were captivated by a profoundly moving performance on "America's Got Talent." The Jerusalem Youth ChRead more...
This past week, many of us were captivated by a profoundly moving performance on "America's Got Talent." The Jerusalem Youth ChRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Water and Torah Bring Life
07/12/2024 10:26:39 AM
Jul12
July 12, 2024
Photo by SLSobel
I am a CASA, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for Youth in Dependency (as are six additionalRead more...
Photo by SLSobel
I am a CASA, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for Youth in Dependency (as are six additionalRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: With Liberty and Justice For All: American and Jewish Values
07/05/2024 10:11:55 AM
Jul5
July 5, 2024
In the sanctuaries of many synagogues in the United States, there is both an American flag and an Israeli flag. On our TempRead more...
In the sanctuaries of many synagogues in the United States, there is both an American flag and an Israeli flag. On our TempRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Why Celebrating Pride Shabbat is Important for the Jewish Community
06/28/2024 10:01:15 AM
Jun28
June 28, 2024
Rainbow challah baked by Mitch Cohen
June is Pride Month around the world: from Israel to Africa, Asia toRead more...
Rainbow challah baked by Mitch Cohen
June is Pride Month around the world: from Israel to Africa, Asia toRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Can You Toot Your Own Horn?
06/21/2024 10:22:15 AM
Jun21
June 21, 2024
Would you like to join our "Shofar Chorus" this year during the High Holy Days?
In ancient times, Jews heard the sound of theRead more...
Would you like to join our "Shofar Chorus" this year during the High Holy Days?
In ancient times, Jews heard the sound of theRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Alaynu - It's Dependent on Us, Kulanu - All of Us
06/14/2024 12:53:50 PM
Jun14
June 14, 2024
One of the final prayers of the service is “Alaynu.” The word “alaynu” literally means “it’s on us” or “it depRead more...
One of the final prayers of the service is “Alaynu.” The word “alaynu” literally means “it’s on us” or “it depRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Counting As a Spiritual Practice
06/07/2024 01:49:05 PM
Jun7
June 7, 2024
Shavuot begins in four days - on Tuesday evening. We begin the process of counting up to Shavuot from the evening of the seconRead more...
Shavuot begins in four days - on Tuesday evening. We begin the process of counting up to Shavuot from the evening of the seconRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Chazak, Chazak, V'nitchazek - Be Strong, Hold Fast, Let Us Strengthen One Another
05/31/2024 11:58:15 AM
May31
May 31, 2024
“Chazak, chazak, v’nitchazek – Be strong, hold fast, and let us strengthen one another.”
This meaningful Hebrew phraRead more...
“Chazak, chazak, v’nitchazek – Be strong, hold fast, and let us strengthen one another.”
This meaningful Hebrew phraRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: A Jewish Perspective on Memorial Day
05/24/2024 09:19:19 AM
May24
May 24, 2024
This Shabbat begins our Memorial Day weekend, the time when we commemorate and remember those who died seRead more...
This Shabbat begins our Memorial Day weekend, the time when we commemorate and remember those who died seRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Lighting the Flames of Hope, Unity, and Strength
05/17/2024 10:00:44 AM
May17
May 17, 2024
On Shabbat, we typically light two candles.
Why? Because in the Torah the Ten Commandments are repeated twice, the first timRead more...
On Shabbat, we typically light two candles.
Why? Because in the Torah the Ten Commandments are repeated twice, the first timRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Our Youth Shall See Visions
05/10/2024 10:20:52 AM
May10
May 10, 2024
This week, we are celebrating our youth.
This past Sunday, we launched our Junior Youth Group (JYG) for our rising 5th – Read more...
This week, we are celebrating our youth.
This past Sunday, we launched our Junior Youth Group (JYG) for our rising 5th – Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Hope and Gratitude
05/03/2024 11:02:59 AM
May3
May 3, 2024
This Monday evening begins Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ugliness of the antisemitism that permeated those dark, Read more...
This Monday evening begins Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ugliness of the antisemitism that permeated those dark, Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Standing Up to the Crisis on Campus
04/26/2024 11:30:33 AM
Apr26
April 26, 2024
Photo from Chapman University, Orange, CA (taken by Rabbi Cassi Kail, 4/24/24)
My niece Ashe begins university this falRead more...
Photo from Chapman University, Orange, CA (taken by Rabbi Cassi Kail, 4/24/24)
My niece Ashe begins university this falRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Open Doors, Open Hearts: A Special Passover Message and Seder Resources
04/19/2024 10:18:15 AM
Apr19
April 19, 2024
Each year we begin our Passover seder with an ancient Aramaic entreaty, Ha Lachma Anya as we break one of the three rituRead more...
Each year we begin our Passover seder with an ancient Aramaic entreaty, Ha Lachma Anya as we break one of the three rituRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Open Doors, Open Hearts: A Special Passover Message and Seder Resources
04/19/2024 10:18:09 AM
Apr19
April 19, 2024
Each year we begin our Passover seder with an ancient Aramaic entreaty, Ha Lachma Anya as we break one of the three rituRead more...
Each year we begin our Passover seder with an ancient Aramaic entreaty, Ha Lachma Anya as we break one of the three rituRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Open Doors, Open Hearts: A Special Passover Message and Seder Resources
04/19/2024 10:01:14 AM
Apr19
April 19, 2024
Each year we begin our Passover seder with an ancient Aramaic entreaty, Ha Lachma Anya as we break one of the three rituRead more...
Each year we begin our Passover seder with an ancient Aramaic entreaty, Ha Lachma Anya as we break one of the three rituRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Embracing the Sacredness of this Space - Brotherhood Shabbat
04/12/2024 10:13:15 AM
Apr12
April 12, 2024
We live in a post-feminist world. For liberal Jews, there is no distinction between the roles of men and women since womRead more...
We live in a post-feminist world. For liberal Jews, there is no distinction between the roles of men and women since womRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Vayidom Aharon, And Aaron Was Silent/And Aaron Bled
04/05/2024 10:01:16 AM
Apr5
April 5, 2024
Six months. 180 days. Thousands murdered. Hostages still missing, captive in Gaza where they are being held by Hamas afteRead more...
Six months. 180 days. Thousands murdered. Hostages still missing, captive in Gaza where they are being held by Hamas afteRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Light, Joy, Spike Kraus, & Mitzvah Day
03/29/2024 10:01:10 AM
Mar29
March 29, 2024
I am still smiling as I reflect on the fun-filled, joyous, uplifting “Purim Goes Pink” celebratory weekend this pastRead more...
I am still smiling as I reflect on the fun-filled, joyous, uplifting “Purim Goes Pink” celebratory weekend this pastRead more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Leviticus, Sacrifice, Purim, and Fun - More in Common than Meets the Eye
03/22/2024 10:01:45 AM
Mar22
March 22, 2024
What do Purim and the biblical book of Leviticus share in common, (besides the fact that they take place this Shabbat?) Read more...
What do Purim and the biblical book of Leviticus share in common, (besides the fact that they take place this Shabbat?) Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Joy as an Antidote to Fear
03/15/2024 10:00:24 AM
Mar15
March 15, 2024
I do not cry often.
This week, I found myself suddenly overcome by all the emotions of everything I have experienced Read more...
I do not cry often.
This week, I found myself suddenly overcome by all the emotions of everything I have experienced Read more...
Rabbi’s Corner: Why This International Women's Day is Especially Significant
03/08/2024 10:01:52 AM
Mar8
March 8, 2024
Today we observe “International Women’s Day (IWD).” International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th aRead more...
Today we observe “International Women’s Day (IWD).” International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th aRead more...
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