by Julie Hymovitch While most people know that I serve as President of the Board of Directors for this wonderful community, many of you may know much about how I got here and my secular background. I was born and raised in Massachusetts until I was 14 at which time
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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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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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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 readingRosh Hashanah will be here before we know it. It seems to always come early or late – never quite on time. Except that in truth, it always arrives exactly as scheduled: on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. If we are following the Jewish calendar, then
Continue readingBY 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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BY ROBIN ROEDER As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we cannot help but reflect on the year that was. It was difficult to say the least, with so many challenges we had to endure. Whether it was illness, loneliness and isolation, or new work and school arrangements, each
Continue readingBY JULIE HYMOVITCH What a difference one year makes! It is hard to believe that the summer is coming to an end and the High Holy Days are coming upon us! Camp Daisy and Harry Stein was able to open this summer and it was so amazing to see so
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