This week, we discuss the many laws of the Kohenim, the priestly class who serve in the Temple, and of sacrifices that are made there. May we appreciate those community leaders who are making tough choices this week to ensure our safety and security and offering us support at this...
This Shabbat, we celebrate the 43rd anniversary of our founder’s bar-mitzvah. Today, David also commemorates the 19th yarzheit, or anniversary of death, of his father, Sanford H. Jacobson. We understand that the Jewish cycle of time helps us to continue to celebrate and mourn hand in hand, one feeling cannot exist...
Chodesh tov! May we all have a beautiful Shabbat and a joyous new month of Iyar. Wishing health and happiness to all. Shabbat Shalom.
We are reminded this week of the rules by which we eat, an aspiration to eat kindly and mindfully. May we remember the kindness and mindfulness in our consumption during this unprecedented time, and, most importantly, in how we treat others. Shabbat Shalom!
From our family to yours, a very happy and meaningful Pesach holiday! We are appreciative and grateful to be part of a tradition that turns once a year to its origin story. We unite with family (in person or Zoom) to retell the beginnings of our peoplehood. May tuning into our collective...
On this important Shabbat, Shabbat HaGadol, or the great Shabbat, we lean into the collective memory of our people headed toward redemption. Our tradition says that Shabbat is a taste of the world to come, and even more so things Shabbat as we approach our entrance to the Promised Land....
Though we live in uncertain and challenging times, we would like to remind you all of the life-cycle of our people. This week, we celebrate a new month, the month of Nisan, as well as the beginning of the 3rd book of the Torah, Vayikrah. These are both reasons to rejoice,...
On this Shabbat Vayakhel/Pekudei, we remember Michael Jacobson, big brother of founder, David. Just like this portion, he stayed close to his Jewish roots and decorated the Jewish world with his inner beauty and personality. Shabbat Shalom to all! Stay safe and healthy.
Dear Community, We know there is growing concern as the outbreak and impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. Caring for the deceased and comforting the mourner have always been our number one priority, and now ensuring the safety and well-being of our community is especially critical at this highly...
