Metzora
We had a very casual Friday night last week. Rabbi Lynn and Aaron Devor purchased and have donated a beautiful hand written Megillat Esther to Kolot Mayim. We unrolled much of it and then entered into a lively discussion about all things scribal. May this Megillah be read for years to come.
Then we had a conversation about preparations for Pesach – the whys and wherefores of preparing for this very special time. Finally, we recited Kaddish, in memory of the souls that have departed us, some far too suddenly and others in their time. At these times of years their loss seems especially difficult. Wishing love to all who are struggling with grief and loss. Please be in touch with me as you may need.
Chag Pesach sameach everyone.
Wishing everyone much happiness and strength as we prepare ourselves for Pesach.
With love,
Rabbi Lynn
Pesach
April 23, 2024 by Rabbi Lynn Greenhough • From the Rabbi's Desk
I am writing this on the day of our Seder, anticipating gathering with so many this evening. We are full to overflowing, and I know we will have a very freilich, joyous, and meaningful evening together.
Thank you to the many volunteers who helped with setting up (and cleaning up), with bringing tasty charoset for us to share, for bringing flowers for our tables, and mostly for coming and sharing this precious time of Seder together.
I am also so very aware of how challenging it can be to celebrate in the face of absence, be that absence personal or the larger absence of the hostages. And yet our tradition mandates we celebrate – we remember, and we look forward at the same time. In one of our readings from Torah through the days of Pesach we go back to Ki Tissa in Exodus. We read near the very end how radiant Moses’ face became after his encounter with God. May each of us experience the shared radiance of renewing relationships with friends and with family over these coming days.
With love, Chag Pesach sameach,
Rabbi Lynn