Sunday Check-in - Fighting Indifference
02/27/2022 08:28:13 AM
Good morning,
A lot to share this week, a lot going on in our world. First, a reminder, this morning is our scholar-in-residence at 9:30am. You can join the session here. I also want to share that I am really excited for our Purim activities. You can learn more and rsvp to the dinner here. The weekly email had a video of our first session. Rabbi Cooper's sermon spoke yesterday about this week's Torah portion and gifts from the...Read more...
Sunday Check-in - Community Activism and the Next Big Idea
02/13/2022 09:06:28 AM
Good morning all,
Great things going on today and so I am including a few quick zoom links before getting into the article.
8:45am: World Wide Wrap (learning to wrap Tefillin) followed by the Silver Circle Brunch (10:15am) in honor of Alan Fink
9:30am: Scholar in Residence Ilana Kurshan
11:00am: Study Torah with Friends with Mike Elkins
Now onto the letter. Today was one of those days that I was...Read more...
Sunday Check-In - special programs this morning, next week and the week after
02/06/2022 09:42:29 AM
Whooo!
Ok, got that out of the way. There is a feeling of joy that has been running through the synagogue the past few days as we all begin to think about the possibilities of the future. However, I don’t want any of us to miss the great things going on right now – and I assure you, our calendar is filled with great things.
Depending on when you are reading this, there is a fascinating...Read more...
Sunday Check-In - The Rabbinic Search Process
01/23/2022 12:44:58 PM
Two years ago, we each received a call from Joel Freedman, then President of the Synagogue, asking us to co-chair a Rabbi Search Committee. Two years ago, we set in motion a process that is expected to culminate in about two weeks. It has been quite a ride!
We’ve learned a great deal over the past two years. Together, with our incredible committee, we’ve spent thousands of hours speaking to and learning from you, our members; and...Read more...
Sunday Check-In: Perseverence and Fighting Acceptance
01/16/2022 01:44:29 PM
Friends,
Before getting into the heart of this message, two PSAs:
Our MLK Day of Service activities tomorrow have been moved to 3:00 – 5:00pm. This will best enable us to avoid the storm coming this evening. Please feel free to come even if you haven’t officially RSVPed. Be in touch with Hallie with any questions. We will be including a special in-person Prayer for Healing and reflection time as a part of our evening...Read more...Sunday Check-in: Rabbi Search Videos and Evaluation Form
01/09/2022 12:13:44 PM
Happy Sunday!
I saw this image recently on facebook (every so often, social media can be a source of positivity).
Our Rabbinic Search weekends are planting flowers that will pay dividends later on in the year. Thank you...Read more...
Weekend Update, Change of Minyan Links and and Rabbinic Search Weekend with Rabbi David Englander
12/31/2021 10:08:58 AM
Shabbat Shalom,
The office is closed today, wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year! A reminder that beginning on Shabbat, vaccines and boosters are required for all who are eligible. You can upload copies of your card here (Copies uploaded later than 3pm will not be accessible for tomorrow's services).
Our next Rabbinic Search Weekend with Rabbi David Englander will be from Wednesday, January 5th - Sunday, January...Read more...
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines
12/27/2021 11:07:58 AM
Friends,
On Wednesday evening, our Board of Directors voted on updating our COVID-19 event attendance guidelines to require vaccination and booster shots for all who are eligible. This policy is applicable for all synagogue events, meetings, services and meals. The complete policy is included below. This policy does not currently apply to the students in our schools, which is under review.
Proof of vaccination will be...Read more...
Weekend Update and Next Rabbinic Search Weekend with Rabbi David Englander
12/24/2021 01:49:13 PM
Shabbat Shalom,
The office is closed today, but that doesn't mean that things aren't happening.
We are pleased to announce our next Rabbinic Search Weekend with Rabbi David Englander from Wednesday, January 5th - Sunday, January 9th. You can view the schedule and RSVP for events here.
Friday:
Kabbalat Shabbat Services led by Rabbinic Intern Jonathon Adler | Virtual Only | 6:00 PM | Zoom Link | Meeting...Read more...
Sunday Check-In
12/12/2021 11:39:14 AM
At a recent kiddush, one of our seventh graders turned and spontaneously greeted my husband. In a class a few days earlier, one of our seventh graders referred to one of the senior Better Together participants by her first name. Another senior recently shared that after an initial directed conversation, she and the seventh grader with whom she was paired shared stories and pictures with each other. Prior to the Better Together...Read more...