by Sylvia Krakauer | Apr 1, 2016 | From the Rabbi
I have long believed that HaShem (Almighty G-d) has a sense of humor that He reveals to us every once in a while. Included in this overt display of Hashem’s personal amusement is His creating the holiday of Purim for us in which our kitchen tables, counters, shelves,...
by Sylvia Krakauer | Mar 2, 2016 | From the Rabbi
At a time when the world is so filled with hatred, betrayal, violence, and blind impulsivity, we turn to HaKadosh Baruch Hu, (Almighty G-d) for help, solutions, and an end to the increasingly maddening chaos. We take stock of ourselves, reviewing those deeds worthy of...
by Sylvia Krakauer | Feb 3, 2016 | From the Rabbi
I have the pleasure of sharing with you my remarks in this bulletin, being written in Eretz Yisrael, as I have had the privilege of walking the holy soil of our consecrated Homeland, and as I continue to breathe in the sacred air of our eternal dwelling place. I never...
by Sylvia Krakauer | Feb 3, 2016 | From the Rabbi
I hope everyone is doing well during these days-the mid-winter time of little sunshine; wind-chill factors, often gray, dreary mornings; and warming up the car before driving off… It is worthwhile to know where and how to navigate our siddur (prayer book) if one...
by Sylvia Krakauer | Feb 3, 2016 | From the Rabbi
With the holiday of Thanksgiving behind us, it is well worth sharing some thoughts concerning the holiday as viewed through the eyes of an American Jew living here in the United States. I hope it gives you reason to ponder the holiday against a backdrop of the...