Rabbi’s Message – December 22, 2022 “If Chanukkah is eight nights, why does the menorah have 9 candles?” I’m frequently asked variations of this question around Chanukkah. From the standpoint of Jewish law, on holidays like the start of Sukkot or Passover, you’ll typically find a long-lasting candle lit in order to light other flames […]
Rabbi’s Message – December 15, 2022 Surrounded by ugly seasonal sweaters, the Jewish community gets creative as we try to keep up! Some of my favorites: “If life gives you potatoes, make latkes!” “Oy to the World,” and “’Tis the season to remind everyone I’m Jewish.” But my favorite one is: “Imagine your cell phone
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Rabbi’s Message – December 8, 2022 My children would like to remind you all that we are 10 sleeps away from the first night of Hanukkah. Although a relatively minor holiday on our Jewish calendar, the Festival of Lights certainly brings joy and warmth to December. Whether you light your menorahs, munch on latkes and
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Rabbi’s Message – December 1, 2022 This week’s Torah portion, VaYeitzei, is aptly translated as “he went out,” referring to Jacob leaving Beersheva. Within the first several verses we read about Jacob’s famous dream, in which he sees a ladder going between the land and the heavens. He will eventually recognize that there are angels
