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Yomtov Is Around the Corner
I am back home after being out of town all weekend. I had a truly inspiring weekend with the Beth Tikvah community, and their Chevra Kadisha members, and I was able to teach, answer questions, and demonstrate techniques with them. We are all blessed to be in this Jewish world where denominations can work together for the greater good […]
Ki Tavo
I will be across the pond in Richmond leading a workshop on Chevra Kadisha practices with the Conservative shul, Beth Tikvah, at the invitation of Rabbi Susie Tendler. It is always my honour to be called upon to teach about this most precious of mitzvot. And it does mean I will not be at services. […]
Ki Teitzei
Shavua tov, everyone. I am still filled with the sunshine that poured over us Sunday at the rally for Israel. People spoke with such insight and determination; that the light we were standing in would begin to fill the consciousness of those who would prefer to live in darkness. Thank you especially to Shelley Evans, […]
Shoftim
Shavua tov, everyone, This week we begin the month of Elul – Rosh Chodesh Elul begins Tuesday evening and through Wednesday, bringing us closer to Rosh Hashanah. This is also the week of Shoftim, Deena Vladar’s Bat Mitzvah portion. Not to give away her d’var, but this parasha is meant to be. I hope you […]
Re’eh
A week can bring so much joy and sadness, anticipated and surprises abound when living in a community such as ours. Friday night we celebrated with Gilda Good – she and David have been married 51 years now! Mazal tov. This Shabbat, Karen and Doug Davidson will be called to Torah for their first time. […]
Eikev
August has been a month of simchas, even during the month of Av, a time of mourning. We have celebrated weddings, conversions, first time leyning Torah with us at KM, and we have also supported those who are ill and in need of a visit. We send our condolences to Lis and Ariel Louwrier and […]
Va’etchanan
What a wonderful Shabbat service we had this past week. Jessica Havens and Joel Laventure were called to Torah for the first time, which is always a moving and momentous occasion for them – and for us. Again, mazal tov. At our most recent Religious Services meeting we discussed making a few changes to our […]
Devarim
Devarim is the final Book in Torah; it is also called Mishneh Torah, or Repetition/Explanation of Torah. This is the Book of Moses, if you will, where Moses reiterates the stories, journeys and mitzvot that the people Israel will need to remember as they prepare to cross the River Jordan. Moses didn’t have long to […]
B’ha’alotecha
This Friday evening we will be holding our final Kabbalat Shabbat service until August. I will be on holiday during the month of July. I will be in town, mostly, and am certainly available in case of emergencies. Hopefully all will be well. This week in our parasha, B’ha’alotecha, we read about the lighting of […]
Rosh Hashanah
September 29, 2024 by Rabbi Lynn Greenhough • From the Rabbi's Desk
Shavua tov, dear friends, 5785 is virtually here. We pray that the year will be a year of greater peace and security throughout the mid-East and particularly for Israel. We pray for the health of our congregants and family members who are suffering in body and soul. And we pray for our capacity – each […]