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Erev Rosh HaShanah Sermon: “The Power of Forty”
On Rosh HaShanah, we are supposed to take some time to reflect upon the year that has come to a close – specifically the moments in our lives that, when we look back, contained within them incredible...
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UPDATED with ALL FIVE SPEAKERS!!! Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Stories From Real...
On Rosh HaShanah, we are supposed to take some time to reflect upon the year that has come to a close – specifically the moments in our lives that, when we look back, contained within them incredible...
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Living On God’s Schedule – Sukkot and Control Freaks
Sukkot is known as Z’man Simchateinu – the time of our great joy. A time to move away from the heavy prayers, guilt and repentance associated with Yom Kippur and move outdoors – into our Sukkot where...
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NEW – TORAH STUDY@BLOGSHALOM
On Thursday evening, as part of our incredible Simchat Torah celebration, we begin reading the Torah all over again – starting with the Book of Genesis. This is the perfect time for you to begin...
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Let’s Begin By Taking A Break!
As you read last week, BlogShalom will be attempting and yearlong, on-line Torah study project that I hope you will take part in. And the project starts right here, right now! We start at the...
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The Blessing of a Finite Life
Why were Adam and Eve banished from the Garden of Eden? Usually, the answer is: “because they ate from the Tree of Knowledge”. Indeed, the first humans did eat from this tree – a tree that God told...
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Moses and ‘American Idol’?
So Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord and all the ordinances, and all the people answered in unison and said, “All the words that the Lord has spoken we will do.” Exodus 23:3 Last...
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Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Sermon: Second Chances
If you had to come up with the musical soundtrack for your life, what songs would you select? What melodies would capture the happy and sad moments? What tunes would capture the things you wrestle...
View ArticleThe Spiritual 3-Way Mirror
We are less than two weeks away from Rosh HaShanah, more than halfway through the Jewish month of Elul. As we prepare for a new year, we are taught to spend time closely examining our lives. This is...
View ArticleJewish Lessons, Teachers, Students, and Community
A few weeks ago someone asked me, “what’s most important when it comes to choosing a synagogue: feeling welcomed by the community, feeling that the religious school will be a good place for my kids, or...
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