It occurred to me that this moment might be like returning home after a long journey. Everything appears incredibly familiar and, at the same time, somehow different. As I imagined, Continue Reading »
When my dad sits in services, he does a lot of what I call synagogue math. “If we’re on page 45 now, and the Aleinu is on page 116,” and Continue Reading »
All vows– resolves and commitments, vows of abstinence and terms of obligation, sworn promises and oaths of dedication– that we promise and swear to G-d, and take upon ourselves from Continue Reading »
A story is told of a water carrier, who had two pots on a very long pole that she balanced on her shoulders. Each day the woman left her home Continue Reading »
If I was a bird, instead of migrating South in the winter, I’d probably migrate further North. I thrive in cold weather and I melt in the heat. I love Continue Reading »
A story is told of a town where all of the clocks stopped working (1). The people did what they could to try and repair their time pieces, but despite their Continue Reading »
Good Morning, This is my first High Holy Days speech as your Temple President, so I have decided to start with all the good news so you will be so Continue Reading »
Introduction by Rabbi Danny Burkeman I remember trying out for my synagogue youth choir when I was a child. I really enjoyed singing and it also meant that I would Continue Reading »
By Harvey Michaels Originally posted as part of a blog series for the Jewish Climate Action Network, MA during the month of Elul There is a tradition that in the Continue Reading »
