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

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26 Sep 2011
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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 …

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19 Sep 2011
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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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12 Sep 2011
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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 …

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09 Sep 2011
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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 …

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29 Aug 2011
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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 …

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22 Aug 2011
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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 …

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15 Aug 2011
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Monday Morning Message – August 8, 2011

Tonight marks the beginning of Tisha B’av (the ninth of Av), a holiday commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second ancient Temples, both of which were believed to have been destroyed on this very date (in 586 BCE

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08 Aug 2011
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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: …

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01 Aug 2011
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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? …

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01 Jul 2011
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