In this last portion of the book of Genesis, we experience endings, blessings and death of loved ones. The name of the portion is “and he will live”, a testament that the Torah sees life as a continuous chain of legacy. Our life is not just ours, but part of...
We pray for a Shabbat of shalom amidst our deep losses and sadness. May peace and deep healing be upon all of the people of Israel.
This week, we begin to learn about Jacob’s family. Founder, David, is proud to bear the last name that represents the beginning of our tribe, our people. With the name, comes a lot of responsibility, and David takes it seriously that he is part of the tribe. May all of us have...
On this first Shabbat of Kislev, a month in which we celebrate the light in the darkness, we are reminded of all the ways that we can bring more light into our world. In this photo, David is going out of his comfort zone and climbing in and out of lemon...
Shabbat shalom!Keep your close ones close, it’s so good to be together.
We look for the small moments of joy amongst darkness. It’s natural to still continue to smile, to find reasons to celebrate and to find beauty. Shabbat shalom!
We pray for safer days. Our hearts are broken, but we will not break. May it truly be a Shabbat Shalom.
Each language cowers In shame and in sorrow For there are no words To express That -Dafna Shen (original in Hebrew)
Happy Simchat Torah! Just like this smiling Alpaca, may we all rejoice in the beautiful gift of Torah. It is a blessing to have such holy teachings to live by, especially when we engage in the living and learning together as a community. Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom!
ושמחת בחגך!!! May we have a joyful beginning to the festival of sukkot and May we be granted with the great honor of hosting those who we love as well as those who we do not yet know. Shabbat shalom and Chag Sameach!
