Meeting our Fragility with Courage, Compassion, and Resilience: A Half-Day Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
One of the take-aways from the Asseyfa/Town Hall meeting was a general desire to have more offerings for education and inspiration from teachers outside of our community. The idea is that diversity of thought can open new channels to learning. Sunday, July 9 from 9:00...
read moreReminder: No Shabbat Gathering This Week; July Dates
Chevre,Just a quick reminder that we won't gather this Shabbat.In July, we'll meet on Friday the 7th (6:00 - Dinner); Friday the 21st (7:00 - Dessert); Saturday morning the 29th (9;45 - Lunch)Likewise, Stew's lessons for sounding the shofar begin on Wednesday the...
read moreShabbat Dessert Reminder: Falling In Love With Prayer
Chevre, Rachel L will lead our learning and discussion built around a short video by liturgist Alden Solovy, titled "Falling in Love with Prayer." In his engaging and thoughtful talk, Solovy explores the theme of love in Jewish prayers and the idea of prayer, itself,...
read moreRep. Schneider on Immigration
Chevre, Not too long ago I contacted Rep. Brad Schneider's office asking for help in facilitating the immigration of the Iraqi family that we are trying to help through HIAS. His office contacted the State Dept., as I've shared before. Just the other day, I received...
read moreUpcoming Shabbat Dessert: Falling In Love With Prayer
Chevre, Rachel L will lead our learning and discussion built around a short video by liturgist Alden Solovy, titled "Falling in Love with Prayer." In his engaging and thoughtful talk, Solovy explores the theme of love in Jewish prayers and the idea of prayer, itself,...
read moreHigh Holidays Are Around A Few Corners
Chevre, Summer finally has arrived and it is gorgeous outside. I hope that you are enjoying and taking advantage of it. While living in the moment is important, a few of us already are hard at work preparing for the High Holidays in mid-September. Join me and Randi...
read moreMazel Tov to Rich Herman
Chevre, If you weren't there, you missed one of the highlights of B'Chavana's history. After sitting with the Bet Din (rabbinic panel, plus Karen representing B'Chavana) and going through the mikvah as the first elements of his conversion and official welcome into the...
read moreReminder: Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner / Welcoming Rich to the Jewish People / Stories a la The Moth
Chevre, Our Friday night gathering will be one to remember and a wonderful kickoff for a great summer. At 6:00, we will welcome Rich H into the Jewish people with a special ceremony. Earlier in the day, Rich will have met with a Bet Din and undergone the rituals of...
read moreHate Is On The Rise
Chevre, You know that I do not dwell on anti-semitism. I understand my calling in the rabbinate to be a positive one - to enable people to live Jewish lives constructed out of a freely chosen affirmation, rather than in response to what others might say or do. Yet I...
read moreKabbalat Shabbat Dinner / Welcoming Rich to the Jewish People / Stories a la The Moth
Chevre, Our Friday night gathering will be one to remember and a wonderful kickoff for a great summer. At 6:00, we will welcome Rich H into the Jewish people with a special ceremony. Earlier in the day, Rich will have met with a Bet Din and undergone the rituals of...
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