Dear Friends,
The closest thing that Jews have to a creed is a quotation from the Book of Deuteronomy, which declares: “Listen Israel, ADONAI is our God, ADONAI is one.” Even people who know little about Judaism know that monotheism …
Our third season of Small Groups is winding down, and I think it’s safe to say at this point that I have a pattern. The leaders of the small groups choose experiences that tap into their interests and expertise, and …
Dear RSNS Community,
This Shabbat, …
Is Superman Jewish?? It’s the question that’s on everyone’s mind this summer. And by everyone, I mean Jewish comic book nerds who see every superhero movie the day it’s released in theaters. In other words, me. But I’m not the …
My paternal grandmother, Esther, was a tough cookie. Life circumstances made her that way. Her husband died before his fortieth birthday, leaving her to raise her three children during the depths of the Great Depression. She managed with ingenuity and …
It has been a blessing for me to serve our community these last four years as president and co-president. We are so fortunate to have our amazing clergy, executive director, staff, educational directors, and teachers who bring their full selves …
As another school year draws to a close, my heart swells with pride and a touch of bittersweet emotion as I reflect on our incredible group of Gan Shalom graduates. Over the past three years, these children have embarked on …
“The thing about Captain America, he is not the American reality; he is the embodiment of the American dream. A great Captain American story lives in the gap between the reality and the dream, which we all know that some …
This past Saturday evening, we gathered in joy and deep gratitude at the RSNS Gala to celebrate a remarkable group of individuals, all our presidents. Though not all of you were able to be with us in person, the spirit …
Dear Friends:
Why is it still 7 October 2023 in Israel and for so many Jews around the world, too? What made the Hamas-led massacre of that day different from the many others massacres in Jewish history? We have asked …
