Two congregations, one Jewish and one Baptist went to Israel together. Here’s what they learned.
Check out the Article in the Jewish News.
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Introducing our new Logo
As we embark on our next one hundred years, we do so with a modern new logo representing our optimism and energy for the future while honoring our past. As a vibrant Jewish community, warmth, tradition, inclusiveness, and innovation guide us as we strive for a deeper connection to Torah,
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The New Hevre/Ma’ayan/teen /youth programs
Smell the freshness of sliced apples and taste the sweetness of the honey. Hear the call of the shofar. See the words of the High Holy Day Machzor before you, And feel how melodies and prayers move you into the year ahead. This time of year is designed to engage
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Clergy Corner January 2021
by Rabbi Mason-Barkin I believe it was the great sage – I mean – early childhood musician, who first said you “gotta shake, shake, shake your sillies out.” As we all have experienced over the last year, we are spending more time sitting, more time on screens, and more time
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Planning a meaningful musical liturgy for high holidays
BY ROBIN WOLFE It may come as a surprise, but the planning for the musical liturgy of our High Holy Day services takes place the minute N’ilah concludes each year. “The creative process for the High Holidays is active throughout the entire year and is very collaborative,” according to longtime
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Making jewish babies in the new year!
BY RABBI STEPHEN KAHN ELUL 5781 Before you read this article, please take a few moments to watch this video. On the second morning of Rosh Hashanah, we will celebrate the creation of the world by hearing from the beginning of the Book of Genesis. The Torah teaches, that following
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Cbi youth helps launch the phoenix Reform teen Coalition
BY ERIK RENDELMAN When it comes to Jewish education, teens have always required a special approach. That fine balance between content and community has always been at the forefront of Reform Jewish identity, and it is particularly important to get right for teenagers. They need opportunities to explore Judaism in
Continue reading“Hashiveinu we return!”
BY CANTOR SETH ETTINGER Dear Friends., It is hard to believe that it will have been two years since we were last together in person to hear the Shofar calling out to us on Rosh Hashanah to plead on each other’s behalf for God’s forgiveness before the heavenly gates close
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