Entries by Rachel Barenblat
The Call: Lekh-lekha 5785 / 2024
“Possibility lives in us. Hope lives in us. Kindness lives in us. Truth and justice live in us. No amount of cruelty or coercion, bullying or gaslighting, can take these away. They are our birthright, and they are eternal.”
From the Rabbi – November 2024
As I write these words, the election is a scant week away. I’ve heard from many of you that it’s hard to think about much else right now. This election feels momentous and maybe even frightening in a way we’ve never experienced before.
More Love (Simhat Torah 5785)
“…Love is the point of Torah. It’s what Torah most deeply comes to teach us, year after year…”
From the Rabbi – October 2024 | High Holiday Letter, Entering 5785 (Part Two)
I love Yom Kippur. I know that probably sounds weird to most folks, but it’s true. I love it because the day feels meaningful from start to finish. It’s a whole day of introspection and togetherness and song, and these are a few of my favorite things.
Erev Rosh Hashanah 5785 | A Gathering of Sparks: Becoming One People, One Voice
The guest post is the D’var Torah that CBI member & cantorial soloist Ziva Larson offered at Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Follow us:
