by Sylvia Krakauer | Sep 1, 2026 | From the Rabbi
Dear B’nai Shalom members, families, and friends: As we are quickly approaching the Yamim Noraim: the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I remind everyone of a subject I have shared many times formally, casually, officially, and in private conversations....
by Sylvia Krakauer | Aug 3, 2026 | From the Rabbi
Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: I write you from the “Dvorin home clinic of recuperating patients” where I happily report that both Robin and I are “on the mend.” We both see considerable progress in our respective recoveries and thank Hashem for His...
by Sylvia Krakauer | May 27, 2026 | From the Rabbi
Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: Now that Shavuot and the Counting of the Omer are both completed, and hopefully, the former was enjoyed by everyone, we have a period of time on the Jewish calendar that is somewhat like the time after the celebration...
by Sylvia Krakauer | Apr 28, 2026 | From the Rabbi
Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: Even as you are reading this synagogue bulletin, we will be in the midst of “Counting the Omer”—counting the days and weeks between the festive holidays of Passover and Shavuot. Calling the concept “Counting the...
by Sylvia Krakauer | Mar 2, 2026 | From the Rabbi
Dear B’nai Shalom members, friends, and families: With the holiday of Purim quickly approaching, I share with you the following points and reminders concerning the holiday which I hope will be helpful to everyone in making the celebration of Purim festive and joyful....