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Shelach
From the Rabbi’s Desk: Poteach et Yadecha u’masbiah l’chol chai ratzon. You open Your Hand and all desire is fulfilled. (Psalm 145:16) These words from Psalm 145, also known as Ashrei, are words of action as well as praise and fulfillment. As Jews we are commanded to take our teachings forward into the world and […]
Behaalotecha
First things first: here are the two links from our Shabbat morning service: Music links from Shabbat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwit-4L6aw with Nissim Black and Avi Delavanti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmZGRJlnZ6E Birkat haKohanim meditation. And from David and Dorothy Torontow, a wonderful video! https://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_the_transformative_power_of_classical_music?language=en – Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for […]
Naso
This has been a challenging week for Israel, and for those who deeply love this country, worrying about family and friends who may be in danger. In conversation with people the same themes comes up: relief that the Iron Dome is doing its work; once congenial Arab-Jewish neighbourhoods, are now areas of fear, horror and […]
Korach
June 7, 2021 by Rabbi Lynn Greenhough • From the Rabbi's Desk Tags: korach •
This week, in Parashat Korach, Korach and a small group of Israelite leaders openly challenge the authority of Moses and Aaron. They begin with a plea for Moses to recognize the burden he has assumed, “It is too much for you!” they exclaim but then continue with words far more accusatory…”all are holy and God is […]