Chevre, On Shabbat morning, we will continue to explore the wilderness narratives and the leadership trials they portray as we read of God's punishment of Moses and Aaron - and try to ascertain what, exactly, was their crime. In addition, of course, we will enjoy our...

Chevre, Why are we so surprised when someone like Bill Cosby turns out to be a predator? We may be dismayed, disappointed, disgusted - but surprised? What is it that causes surprise to come first, before those others? To be sure - for the last few decades Cosby has...

Dear B’Chavana, The Hosting/Co-Hosting Online Sign Up Sheet continues to be a huge success!  We’re going to use it again for our upcoming services from July through December 2018. We’re using Perfect Potluck for this purpose.  To sign up as a host or co-host click...

Chevre, We enjoyed a small, intimate Shabbat together at Renee and Wayne's, who hosted us warmly as always.  Wayne taught a new Shabbat melody that he's written and Maureen gave us insight into the motivation for Korah's rebellion in her thoughtful D'var Torah, as she...

Chevre, Many people have old prayer books or Bibles or tallesim (pl of tallis) that are worn beyond use and that they no longer wish to keep - and have no idea what to do with them. Sacred items - items with the name of God in or on them - are to be buried when they...

Chevre, I want to share with you the speech I wish I’d heard from President Trump to Kim Jong Un. Mr. Kim, Everything that you have shown the world thus far has conveyed the message that you want, for you and for your country, respect and honor. By our meeting, I have...

Chevre, Just a reminder that on this Shabbat we'll try a new learning experience: Maureen and Glenn will each deliver a brief D'var Torah in which they offer their own perspective as they explore the motivation behind Korah's revolt, as well as its outcome.  We'll...

Chevre, I pride myself that I’m tech savvy . . . for someone my age who's not in the industry. I have a Facebook account and I use it from time to time. I have a Twitter account but I have yet to try it. Instagram - forget it. My boys have explained Snapchat to me a...

Chevre, I recently received the announcement below and thought I'd share it with you.  Those of you interested in Jewish art will particularly be interested. The artist’s reception and awards ceremony is Thursday June 21, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM and is open to the...