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Exodus 33:12-34:26, Numbers 28:19-25; Special Torah Reading for Shabbat, Chol HaMoed Pesach April 27, 2024
In our tradition, Pesach has four names: Chag HaPesach (the holiday of the sacrifice of the paschal lamb), Chag HaMatzot (the holiday of Matzah), Chag HaCherut (the holiday of freedom) and Chag HaAviv (the holiday of Spring). We engage with all these holy days during Passover. When the Temple stood Chag HaPesach was a separate […]
From the Presidents – April 26, 2024
Shalom Everyone! The big day is almost here! Soon we will all be gathering around our Seder tables with families and friends to retell the story of one of the defining moments in Jewish history. As Rabbi Dean mentioned above, the holiday of Pesach has many different themes that give this holiday special meaning. This […]
Tazria, Leviticus 12:1-13:59; Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat, April 13, 2024
In the Jewish religious imagination words have an awesome power. God created the Universe with words, “God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.” (Genesis 1:2). God’s revelation of Torah at Sinai came about through spoken words, “God spoke all these words, saying:” (Exodus 20:1), and then continues with the Ten Commandments. “The […]
From the Presidents – April 12, 2024
Shalom Everyone! We hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse this past Monday. Although we only saw a partial eclipse in California, it was still awe inspiring to know that so much of the country got to share in this rare experience. There is also something incredibly symbolic about the nature of an eclipse, specifically about perspective. […]
Shmini, Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Exodus 12:1-20; Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat HaChodesh, April 6 , 2024
How do we mark time? How do we engage in our closest and most sacred relationships? These are the questions that come to mind this coming Shabbat, the fourth of special Shabbatot Pleading up to Pesach. It is called Shabbat HaChodesh (The Shabbat of the Month) because it is the Shabbat that immediately precedes the […]