More Love (Simhat Torah 5785)
“…Love is the point of Torah. It’s what Torah most deeply comes to teach us, year after year…”
Entries by Rachel Barenblat
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.
High Holiday Letter – Entering 5785 (Part One)
“…Our year’s most sacred season is almost upon us! I’m writing to share a bit about what to expect at this year’s high holidays. As always, some things will be timeless and familiar, while others will be new.
This is part one of a two-part series on this year’s Days of Awe; the second part will appear in the October newsletter…”
From the Rabbi – September 2024
One of my favorite things that I’m doing right now is co-teaching a class called “Repentance and Repair” with Rabbi David Markus. As some of you know, we started off by assigning a little bit of spiritual homework.
Three Practices for Now: Shoftim 5784 / 2024
“…Pursue justice by approaching the world with the integrity of a juror.
Guard our gates, mindful of what we’re taking in and what we’re putting into the world.
And pour out our hearts – not to the vast indifferent universe, but to an imagined beloved Friend….”
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