August 2023 | Av/Elul 5783

Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: Before I share the main contents of this bulletin article’s topic, I want to profusely thank all of you who have lent your support to Robin and me during this, my recuperation period from hip replacement surgery. The...

July 2023 | Tammuz/Av 5783

Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: With so many valuable questions sent my way, in my most recent several Wednesday night shiurim (classes), I have used the on-line class time to address and respond to those well thought out questions and have included...

June 2023 | Sivan/Tammuz 5783

Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: We may all be somewhat familiar with the bracha (blessing) “line-up” for the various foods we eat, having varied levels of familiarity with the priority listing of which bracha is said prior to which food item to be...

April 2023 | Nissan/Iyar 5783

Dear B’nai Shalom members, families, and friends: As you will be reading this shul bulletin, undoubtedly you will be entrenched in the myriad of chores and tasks we undertake to prepare fully and thoroughly for the upcoming Passover holiday. As you well may know,...

March 2023 | Adar/Nissan 5783

Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends and families: As we prepare for the immensely joyful holiday of Purim, I share with you the following points to help you in your celebrations and to make clear the obligations of the holiday: It is no surprise that one of the more...

February 2023 | Shevat/Adar 5783

Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: I would like to share with you the following story — a true depiction of an experience a friend of mine had just a few years ago that touched me and influenced my way of thinking in one particular area of life....