Monday Morning Message – September 26, 2011
Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner. Last week I had the privilege of teaching many of the children at our JCC about the shofar. As I passed around the shofar, I loved watching the joy in their eyes and
Monday Morning Message – September 19, 2011
The new year is almost upon us and these are very difficult days for Israel. I know that many of us are concerned about the Palestinian Authority’s campaign for recognition by the UN. I am deeply concerned as well which …
Monday Morning Message – September 12, 2011
On this day after the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, I hope you will take a moment to read the following excerpt from an article written by Chancellor Arnold Eisen of the Jewish Theological Seminary.
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Monday Morning Message – September 5, 2011
Last week we began the new month of Elul. It is during Elul that we begin the process of cheshbon hanefesh, self introspection, as we begin to focus on ourselves, our relationships, and what we can do to bring more …
Monday Morning Message – August 29, 2011
Barukh attah Adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, ha-gomel l’chayvim tovot, she g’malani kol tov.
Praised are you Adonai, Sovereign of the universe, who graciously bestows favor among the undeserving, even as He has bestowed favor upon me.
This is …
Monday Morning Message – August 22, 2011
I have spent many hours unpacking during the course of our move from one building to another. Last week, as I was looking for a place to put my various Jewish magazine subscriptions I came across one of my favorite …
Monday Morning Message – August 15, 2011
Synagogues are always interested in attracting Jewish families. But what is a Jewish family?
This week, I came across a very interesting and thoughtful article written by a fellow Conservative rabbi, Elianna Yolkut. Her article encourages the Jewish community …
Monday Morning Message – August 8, 2011
Monday Morning Message – August 1, 2011
Shalom. I hope everyone is having a terrific summer! I am delighted to return to my Monday Morning Message and our weekly virtual conversation.
Earlier this summer, Chancellor Arnold Eisen of the Jewish Theological Seminary began a blog entitled: …
Monday Morning Message – July 20, 2011
Do you every feel over-stressed? Do you ever wish you could just “power down” for a while and disconnect? Are you looking to create more balance in your life, and a deeper sense of connection to family, friends, and community? …
