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IsraelHow can we rejoice with the Torah at a moment like this? And yet our tradition calls us to do precisely that.
From the Rabbi – September 2023
days of awe, From The Rabbi, Newsletter, sukkotJoy! Joy! Joy! As I write these words we’re about to enter into Sukkot – also known as Season Of Our Rejoicing.
Yizkor For Our World: Yom Kippur Morning 5784 / 2023
days of awe, sermons, Yizkor, Yom KippurResponsible: Kol Nidre 5784 / 2023
days of awe, Jewish values, sermons“… 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
days of awe, Rosh Hashanah, sermonsOn 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.
Connect: Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 5784 / 2023
days of awe, sermonsFrom The President | Rosh Hashanah 1, 5784 / 2023
community, days of awe, From The President, Rosh HashanahOn the first day of Rosh Hashanah (Saturday, September 16, 2023), a speech was offered by Natalie Matus, President of CBI.
On Returning: Erev Rosh Hashanah 5784
community, D'vrei Torah, days of awe, divrei Torah, From The Rabbi, guest posts, Rosh Hashanah, sermonsIn 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.”
If We Had to Choose: Re’eh 2023 / 5783
divrei TorahFrom the Rabbi – August 2023
days of awe, From The Rabbi, Newsletter, Reverse Omer, Runway to the Days of AweWe’re on the runway: the Days of Awe are approaching. We’ve entered the Limbering Up time.
Return to Your Heart: Va’etchanan 5783 / 2023
divrei TorahGuest Post: Getting “Unstuck”: Moving from Awareness and Knowledge to Action
D'vrei Torah, divrei Torah, guest posts, Jewish values, social actionThis 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.
The Journeys: Matot-Masei 5783 / 2023
divrei Torah, Jewish values, tikkun olam“…Torah’s list of stops along our journey is a metaphor for the journey of an individual soul. The forty-two stops evoke the twists and turns of every human life: leaving Mitzrayim / places of constriction, seeking sustenance and purpose and our hopes fulfilled. And for us as for our ancient ancestors, the trajectory of the journey probably won’t be linear…”
From the Rabbi – July 2023
days of awe, From The Rabbi, Newsletter, Runway to the Days of Awe, Teshuvah, Tisha bAvJuly is upon us. All winter long I anticipate summer’s long daylight: the luscious green curves of our hillsides, how the pollinator garden behind the synagogue becomes a riot of color and leaf. And we’re here! We made it! This place where we are blessed to live is beautiful in all seasons, but this is the season I love the most. And… spiritual life never stands still. The wheel is always already turning toward the holidays to come.
July 2023 | Tammuz & Av 5783
community, From The President, NewsletterAs we begin the summer and a new fiscal year at CBI, the Board and CBI staff are focused on planning a spiritually fulfilling, interesting and productive year for adults, families and children in our community. There will be opportunities to study and learn, worship and have fun together. We are excited about new collaborations both within and external to CBI.