It’s the BIG one, Christmas! What will you do on December 25? I like this article’s opening which says, there’s more than one way to spend Christmas Day. For some folks Christmas Eve is the time for a big meal and presents under the tree. Then it’s a hike on Christmas Day. For many of us it’s…
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Have you found a “place” to go for an online Shabbat experience? If you are not affiliated with a synagogue that is offering services online consider joining Rabbi Bridget Wynne of Jewish Gateways any Friday evening at 6pm. I’ve visited her service. It is only about 30 minutes but provides all the blessings and a…
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Next holiday: Tu Bishvat How perfect that our next holiday honors our natural world. Tu Bishvat begins at sundown on Wednesday, January 27. We’ll be celebrating at home this year and there are many activities that can lift our spirits and teach us about our beloved green world. Being Proactive Tip 2* Tu Bishvat can…
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You may have noticed that Jews don’t rush to discuss GOD. There are so many authentic ways to view the concept of God in Judaism. Here’s a class, taught by a rabbi, where you can get some of your questions answered… or at least discussed. During worship services, we affirm our faith in God through…
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I’m delighted to say that Rabbi Ruth Adar will be teaching a very brief basic Judaism class! If you don’t have the time for a full semester class you can at least make this one. Sampling Judaism Sometimes a whole loaf is too much. Sometimes we want a sample. I’ve been thinking for a while about…
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Welcome back to the weird world of Covid in America! In fact, in Jewish America, where we don’t attend services together. How are you doing? I have a few things to share and I hope to hear how your holiday is going thus far. How did Rosh Hashanah go? I was pleasantly surprised by how…
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