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A March To Remember
I don’t know about you, but I really needed last month’s Jewish Festival. It was so uplifting to spend the day at Temple celebrating...
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Apr 13 min read
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The Meaning in the Matzah
Matzah, a central symbol of our upcoming season of liberation, harkens back to the biblical story of the Israelites and their hurried...
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Apr 12 min read
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Eilu v’Eilu
Just over two thousand years ago, there were two great schools of Rabbinic thought. One, the more liberal and lenient, was led by Rabbi...
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Mar 13 min read
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The Mitzvot of Purim: Bringing Joy and Connection
Purim is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, a time of celebration, community, and gratitude. Beyond the costumes and...
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Mar 12 min read
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From Rabbi Andy Koren
In Reform Judaism’s 150-plus year history, we have been solid voices for a serious, albeit broader, interpretation of our tradition. When...
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Feb 13 min read
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Frank McCain: Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat
It is hard to believe that February 1, 1960, the day that the lunch counter sit-ins began at the Woolworth’s in downtown Greensboro, was...
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Jan 12 min read
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A Fresh Start: Jewish Lessons for the Secular New Year
I recently heard someone joke about the upcoming secular New Year: What’s the difference between the secular New Year and the Jewish New...
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Jan 13 min read
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Shoshana Dweck
The first Shabbat of this month is Shabbat Starts Here. We will be at Temple’s Historic Campus on Greene Street. Our services that night...
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Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Hanukkah Miracles & Light
Every week, I have the opportunity to be a part of t'filah with our Kesher students, both on Sundays and Tuesdays. This time is one of...
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Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Major Events this November
As we start November, I am aware of four major moments that await us: The 2024 Election: There are moments when I wish I had a crystal...
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Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Hakarat HaTov: Recognizing the Good
The Hebrew term for gratitude, hakarat hatov , means recognizing the good. This Jewish value shares a deep connection with the holiday...
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Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Being a Good Friend is a Jewish Value
The Hebrew term for gratitude, hakarat hatov , means recognizing the good. This Jewish value shares a deep connection with the holiday...
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Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Jews By Choice
In the introduction to The Triumph of Life, his recently-released book on Jewish thought, 91-year old Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg noted...
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Oct 18, 20243 min read
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