Charge to our Beth Shalom Confirmation Class 5777
Posted: 25 May 2017 07:03 PM PDT This week we complete the reading of the Book of Leviticus in our synagogues around the world. It is a difficult book for us…
Parasha Emor — What it Means to be a Jew
I am going to give you a quiz tonight. Are you ready? Which one of the following common Jewish surnames does not belong in the group: Katz; Rappaport; Kahan; Kagan;…
Three Strikes and You’re a Winner — Parasha Achare Mot
Dave and Mike, both in their 90s had played professional baseball together and, after they retired, they remained close friends. Dave suddenly fell deathly ill. Mike visited Dave on his…
Braisheet — When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
This week’s Torah reading is from the beginning of the Torah -- The Book of Genesis. On Simchat Torah, just celebrated on Monday evening, we concluded the final paragraphs of…
Parasha Naso: A Very Special Blessing
In 1979, archeologist Gabrielle Barklay set out on a routine dig outside of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. He was interested in uncovering evidence of activities that…