Shavuot
When we talk about the Jewish holidays, we know about Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, we think about Shabbat as a holiday, and we quickly mention Passover and Hanukkah. Actually, Passover is one of the three festivals, and the two other holidays of equal rank are Sukkot and Shavuot. Since Shavuot is coming up on June 1-3, I want to teach about it here. (more…)
Now that winter has passed, there are exciting events planned to celebrate the warmer weather. I hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us for these fun-filled gatherings. (more…)
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Dear Congregants,
As we approach the sacred festival of Pesach this year, I am filled with profound joy and anticipation. This holiday, which commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt, is a time of liberation, reflection, and renewal. It is a time when we gather with loved ones to retell the story of our ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom, and to celebrate the enduring spirit of our people. (more…)
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As we get ready for Passover each year, I enjoy each of the traditions, from creating my shopping list to cooking and hosting the first Seder. Most years, there are at least 15 family members around our table. I love cooking the dishes that my dad passed down to me, sharing stories from my childhood with my daughters, reading from the Haggadah and teaching them why we celebrate Passover. (more…)
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