The Unsung Heroes: Appreciation for Our First Responders
“We tend to take for granted those things in life that we rely upon but don’t often see.
We don’t see through the same eyes of those who serve or dedicate their …
Dear Friends:
One of the most unforgivably sentimental lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II was for The Sound of Music. In describing the never-ceasing energy of the future Maria von Trapp, one of her fellow novices asks, “How do you …
Click here to watch the recording of the Torat Yovel Honoring Rabbi Lee
When I think about Rabbi Lee, I don’t just see a man. I see a weaver, an artist at work, carefully threading together the moments and people …
In Judaism, there are many prayers and blessings to be recited. The prayer, Modeh Ani, is the first prayer of the day, meant to be recited after waking up, before any morning routines to start the day. This prayer is …
At Gan Shalom, our Morahs constantly work to create engaging and enriching experiences that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning. A perfect example of these experiences from our fall curriculum is the seasonal, bright, bumpy, and, arguably smelly …
As I prepare for Thanksgiving, I turn my thoughts toward two community events: our upcoming congregational Friendsgiving on Wednesday, November 27, and the Port Washington Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Both are opportunities for us to gather, connect, and celebrate …
Last Friday marked the 60th anniversary of Terry Riley’s groundbreaking minimalist musical composition, “In C,” which premiered in November, 1964 at the San Francisco Tape Music Center. Among those who played in that original performance of In C were Jewish …
Dear Friends,
To what source can I attribute my obsession about voting? Like most things, it originates with family. As many of you know, I grew up in South Philadelphia. My parents owned a candy store in the back of …
Election Day, Tuesday, November 5 will soon be upon us. Finally.
In both ancient times and modern times, Jewish teachings speak to the importance of voting.
In Jeremiah (29, 4 – 7) during the exile in Babylon, the prophet wrote, …
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Last year, we embarked on the weighty topic of “Belonging” at RSNS, thanks to an initiative underwritten by UJA.
When Rabbi Jodie and Susan Liberstein asked
