Chevre, “Moses spoke to the heads of the Israelite tribes, saying: This is what the Lord has commanded: If a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath imposing an obligation on himself, he shall not break his pledge; he must carry out all that has crossed his lips....

Chevre, While my last suggested reading list was on the heavy side, today's list is a little lighter while still not your usual "beach reading." While talking with Bonnie during our recent Panim-el-Panim meeting, she mentioned her interest in reading some contemporary...

Chevre, I understand that some people oppose the immigration into the U.S. of people from other countries for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons are honorable – wanting the rule of law to govern the process, the potential cost of integration, the challenge of...

Chevre, At the beginning of the summer, newspapers and magazine post their recommendations for summer reading.  I admit, I’m a little late but I thought I’d share with you anyway. Lest you think that all I read is the heavy stuff that will follow this, I began the...

Chevre, Our last quarter’s programming has continued our practice of diversity in topic, teacher and mode. Opportunities for learning, prayer and helping others continue as the backbone of our community’s action. PRAYER & LEARNING On Friday nights, we enjoyed the...

Chevre, Recently, Congresswoman Alexandra Octavio-Cortez described the centers used to detain apprehended immigrants, adults and children, as concentration camps. The New York Post reported: ​”​The United States is running concentration camps on our southern border...

Chevre, The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “You cannot step in the same river twice.” Why not? I see two reasons. One, the river is ever-flowing and, hence, ever-changing. And, two . . . you, also, are always changing. Heraclitus’ teaching came to mind the last...

Chevre, I am excited to share with you, this coming Friday night, the life and work of my cousin, Chuckie, an Israeli artist with a unique oeuvre, as he approaches his ninetieth birthday. Born in Chicago, Chuckie studied at the Art Institute before making aliyah in...

Chevre, Here's a quick look at our calendar for March. I'll provide details in the near future. Friday, March 1, 6:00 pm Shabbat tefilot, dinner and learning: viewing and discussion of the Israeli documentary film "Let There Be Fire" about my cousin, artist Chuckie...

Chevre, Those who attended last weekend’s kallah had a wonderful time of learning and laughing, eating and singing, and enjoying the camaraderie and community that marks B’Chavana. Many thanks to Robin and Stew for tending to the logistics of our program, as well as...