From The Rabbi

A video teaching about “in-between” times and spiritual life

spiritual life, video

Dear Congregation Beth Israel members and friends, In the wake of our community mission to Cuba, the rabbis who took part in that trip are now offering monthly video teachings at Bayit's Builder's Blog for Cuban Jewish communities and interested…

Shavua tov! Looking forward to Shabbat Vayechi

Shavua tov — a good new week to you! Join us for Shabbat services at 9:30am on Saturday morning led by Rabbi Rachel. And here's a song we'll use during Shabbat morning services -- a setting of a verse from this week's Torah portion,…

Vayigash: choosing again

Stepping in the same river twice. In this week's Torah portion, Vayigash, there's a poignant moment when Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Last year I was struck by the beautiful Hebrew word להתודע, "to make oneself known"…