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Erev Rosh Hashanah 5783: The Sacred “And” (Joint D’var – R. Rachel & R. David)

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

It's Elul: the month that leads us to the Days of Awe and the new year. Ready or not, here we come.

September 2022 | Elul 5782 & Tishrei 5783

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As we approach the High Holy Days, we’ve entered a period of reflection and assessment. In addition to my own personal reflections, I am also very aware of the passing of one year and the beginning of the next in the communal life of Congregation Beth Israel. With a year under my belt as president, it is a time when I reflect both on what has gone well and what more we need to or can do.

Digging into Dietary Laws: Uncovering Instructions for Ethical & Sustainable Consumption, from Parashat R’eih - Deuteronomy 12:17-25

Guest Post: “Digging into Dietary Laws: Uncovering Instructions for Ethical & Sustainable Consumption”

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This guest post is the D’var Torah that CBI member Ziva Larson offered at Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

The Mitzvah: Lessons from Va’etchanan for Now

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Who Are We? Lessons from D’varim for Now

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From the Rabbi – August 2022

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As I write these words, it isn’t yet quite August. But believe it or not, we’re on the runway to the Days of Awe.

As Shabbat Approaches

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Oy, what a week it’s been. (And when, in recent memory, have we reached Friday afternoon and not felt that way?)

The Messenger We Need

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Join us for an extra-musical Kabbalat Shabbat

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From the Rabbi – July 2022

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I didn't expect to spend Shavuot in the hospital recovering from a heart attack, but life is full of surprises.

Land of Promise: Teachings from Shlach for Right Now

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Sign at rally that says Reform Jews Fight for Reproductive Rights

https://rac.org/blog/take-action-stand-abortion-rights-following-leaked-dobbs-v-jwho-decision

After Roe

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My heart keeps breaking at the news emerging from the Supreme Court. We knew that the end of Roe was coming. It’s still a shock to the system, and portends a tremendous amount of suffering to come. Countless people will suffer and die because of today’s ruling, and we know that the consequences will be most dire for people of color and for those without the fiscal resources to travel to “safe” states where abortion is available.

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Erev Rosh Hashanah 5783: The Sacred “And” (Joint D’var – R. Rachel & R. David)

A message from Rabbi Rachel before Rosh Hashanah

D’varling for Ki Tetze: Who Do We Choose to Be?

From the Rabbi – September 2022

September 2022 | Elul 5782 & Tishrei 5783

Guest Post: “Digging into Dietary Laws: Uncovering Instructions for Ethical & Sustainable Consumption”

The Mitzvah: Lessons from Va’etchanan for Now

Who Are We? Lessons from D’varim for Now

From the Rabbi – August 2022

As Shabbat Approaches

The Messenger We Need

Join us for an extra-musical Kabbalat Shabbat

From the Rabbi – July 2022

Land of Promise: Teachings from Shlach for Right Now

After Roe

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