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Dear friends, We are closely monitoring the situation unfolding at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. As of just a few minutes ago, one of the four hostages was released, and of course we pray for the safe release of the others. The past few years have given us too … READ MORE
January 14, 2022 Tu BiShvat, the 15th day of the month of Shvat, falls this coming Monday. The “New Year of the Trees” is a minor holiday – according to the Mishna, it serves as the “birthdate” of a tree for the purpose of collecting tithes. In Israel, it was … READ MORE
December 31, 2021 Friends, For my weekly message this week, I am sharing the remarks I delivered in synagogue last Shabbat. I think it serves as a good end-of-2021 message. I was trying to speak to the moment we all find ourselves in – trying to find glimmers of hope … READ MORE
Week of 5.24 class materials: Through the eyes of Each Other II (click here for Word doc) (click here for PDF), Justice I Since When Do We Know Israel is a Democracy? (click here for Word doc) (click here for PDF), Justice II A Black Flag (click here for Word … READ MORE
