From the Rabbi – September 2023
Joy! Joy! Joy! As I write these words we’re about to enter into Sukkot – also known as Season Of Our Rejoicing.
Entries by Rachel Barenblat
Responsible: Kol Nidre 5784 / 2023
“… I’m not interested in guilt. I think it’s much more productive to focus on responsibility. And Judaism has much to say about our responsibility to make someone whole after harm…”
Lost & Found: Rosh Hashanah Day 2, 5784 / 2023
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah (Sunday, September 17, 2023), a sermon was offered by Jewish educator Emily Rogal, who will be teaching our Meaning & Mishnah class later this fall.
On Returning: Erev Rosh Hashanah 5784
In our tradition of inviting CBI members to speak during our Erev Rosh Hashanah service, Sandy Ryan, Dr. Len Radin, & Dr. Suzanne Graver offered mini-sermonettes on September 15, 2023 on the the theme of “Returning.”
From the Rabbi – August 2023
We’re on the runway: the Days of Awe are approaching. We’ve entered the Limbering Up time.
Guest Post: Getting “Unstuck”: Moving from Awareness and Knowledge to Action
This guest post is the D’var Torah that CBI member and cantorial soloist Ziva Larson offered at Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
