One foot in front of the other. One day at a time. We all process scary things differently. Whether it's recovering from major surgery, getting our feet back under us after losing a job, or another attack on the Jewish people right here in the land of the free and the home of the brave. We are a resilient people. Full stop. Amanda Gorman, the American Poet who delivered "The Hill We Climb" at last year's inauguration had her OpEd published in the New York Times this morning, reflecting on how she almost did not make it to the stairs of the Capitol. I've pulled the words out of the context in which she wrote them, but their intention hit my core deeply this morning. She wrote: "I'm a firm believer that often terror is trying to tell us of a force far greater than despair. In this way, I look at fear not as cowardice, but as a call forward, a summons to fight for what we hold dear. And now more than ever, we have every right to be affected, afflicted, affronted." I believe in … [Read more...]
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Simchat Torah – Working on that Unprocessed Life
On Kol Nidre, Rabbi Max called upon the congregation to work toward living an unprocessed life and that we can use our Jewish rituals to help us get there. How's it going for you so far? Are you saying motzi before your meals? Are you taking that moment to acknowledge the mezuzah on the doorpost? Have you taken the extra few moments on Friday night to light candles, make kiddush, and bless the challah? Whether you're batting 1.000 or haven't made it to the plate yet, I have just the ritual to add to your calendar this year. It happens to be a one-off, meaning it only happens once a year, but it happens every year. At Temple Emanu-El, and at synagogues across the globe, Torah scrolls will be unrolled, and rerolled as we conclude the book of Deuteronomy and begin anew in Genesis. Simchat Torah doesn't often fall at very convenient times. Everyone is tired after Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, and even Sukkot. However, THIS YEAR, our celebration couldn't be at a better time. THIS … [Read more...]
Pidyon Shvuyim/Redeeming those held hostage
Since the Hamas attacks this past Shabbat, I find that most of each day I feel like I am underwater. Waves of emotions ranging from sadness to confusion to anger wash through me, leaving me each time on an empty shore of anguish and grief. My sleep is interrupted by thoughts and images from Israel. Colors are muted. I feel no joy. Like many of us, I am in mourning. Tonight, our Sanctuary will serve as a House of Mourning. We will be together, as is Jewish tradition, to mourn, and not alone. Most hauntingly on my mind are the Israelis (and other foreign nationals) who have been kidnapped by Hamas and brought over into Gaza. Estimates put their number at about 150, and they range from infants to Holocaust survivors, young men and women, children, parents, and grandmothers. Each one with a name. For those of you who have been with us at bar/bat mitzvah services over recent years, often we will introduce the Nissim b'chol yom (daily miracle prayers) as prayers meant to be taken both … [Read more...]
Bring Them Home
This week's Torah portion, Lech Lecha, famously begins with God calling out to Abraham & Sarah to move themselves forward, and simultaneously to journey inward, towards the land that they had not yet seen…but would eventually be shown. Israel. The journey from Haran (Syria) to Canaan (Israel) for this Jewish family was not quick, or straight, or easy. Even after they arrived, there were times that they were forced to leave due to famine and had to sojourn down to Egypt (foreshadowing the Joseph narrative). While en route, Abraham's nephew, Lot, and his family are caught up in a war raid, and taken capture behind enemy lines. For most of human history, this would be 'the end', for those who would risk lives in further war to save those innocents who were held hostage. Do you see where I am going with this? Abraham refuses to abandon his family, and he gathers his own men from his household. In a daring night-time raid, Abraham himself leads the attack to free Lot and the … [Read more...]
Shabbat Services
Our services are family friendly, egalitarian, inclusive and inspirational. Please join us! Our Shabbat morning service, whether in our beautiful Sanctuary or intimate chapel, is designed to help you become mindfully present in sacred space, time, and community. Shabbat is the most cherished creation of the Jewish spirit; it mirrors the essence of the Jewish soul. What is the greatest contribution that the Jews have given Western Civilization? The serious answer given by historians is 'ethical monotheism' (belief in one God), but the (half) joking answer is …the weekend! Yes, Jews invented the weekend and we call it Shabbat. This is our time to connect actively to something higher than ourselves through contemplation, prayer, music and community. Friday Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 pm (Please check calendar for shabbats that fall on a holiday) Saturday Torah Study 9:00 am Saturday Shabbat Services 8:30am Kaddish Minyan-or-10:00am … [Read more...]
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