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Rabbi’s Corner: Standing Together in the Face of Tragedy - Reflections on the Murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

11/29/2024 10:00:45 AM

Nov29

November 29, 2024



As we prepare to enter Shabbat this week, we do so with heavy hearts. We grieve the tragic loss of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Giving Thanks

11/22/2024 10:01:41 AM

Nov22

November 22, 2024

Photo by Sharon L. Sobel


This past Sunday, Temple Beth Sholom hosted our second Interfaith Thanksgiving Service siRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Building Bridges of Understanding, Respect, and Love

11/15/2024 11:08:51 AM

Nov15

November 15, 2024



This Sunday, we will join together with our local friends of many different faiths here in our own TBS sanctuary for Read more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Hold Fast to Dreams, Hopes, and Visions - Commemorating Kristallnacht, Honoring Our Veterans

11/08/2024 11:04:35 AM

Nov8

November 8, 2024



This week has been fraught for some and joyful for others. We know that as a congregational community made up of diverRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Noach - Be the Light

11/01/2024 10:00:41 AM

Nov1

November 1, 2024



Most of us are very familiar with this week’s Torah portion from our childhood: the story of Noah and the ark. God wRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Breishit - Creating a World that Reflects our Highest Values

10/25/2024 10:00:25 AM

Oct25

October 25, 2024



Every day for the past few weeks, my mailbox has been filled with flyers: flyers from political candidates from all poRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Chol Ha'mo'ed Sukkot - Acts of Compassionate Lovingkindness and Gratitude; Links to HHD Sermons

10/18/2024 02:10:41 PM

Oct18

October 18, 2024



Sukkot began Wednesday evening and continues for seven days. As we gather in joy and reflection during this special haRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Reflections before Erev Yom Kippur - G'mar Chatimah Tova!

10/11/2024 10:46:50 AM

Oct11

October 11, 2024

L'Shana Tova and G'mar Chatimah Tova - Wishing You a Good Year and May You Have a Meaningful Yom Kippur!


This 5785Read more...

Special Edition Rabbi’s Corner: Shana Tova Greeting and Blessing of Peace for Israel

10/02/2024 10:01:21 AM

Oct2

October 2, 2024

L'Shana Tova U'm'tu'kah - Wishing You a Good and Sweet New Year!


I write this on Tuesday – the day immediately preRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: We Will Dance Again

09/27/2024 12:33:35 PM

Sep27

September 27, 2024



Today, the last Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah, is the 357th day of Israel’s war with Hamas.
 
How do we celebratRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Autumn Arrives: Sharing Our Blessings

09/20/2024 03:13:14 PM

Sep20

September 20, 2024

Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel

The autumn equinox begins this Sunday, September 22nd. Nature is already preparing forRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Autumn Arrives: Sharing Our Blessings

09/20/2024 03:10:35 PM

Sep20

September 20, 2024

Photo by Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel

The autumn equinox begins this Sunday, September 22nd. Nature is already preparing forRead more...

Rabbi’s Corner: Go Forth in Peace, To Life

09/13/2024 10:00:42 AM

Sep13

September 13, 2024

Image by Rabbi Evan Schultz, Congregation B'nai Israel, Wesport, CT

​​​​​​​This past Wednesday, we commRead more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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