A quick update on some of things happening with our renovation. The wood floor in our gathering area has been installed along with carpet in the stairwells. Work has started on laying the carpet in our sanctuary. The Torah cabinet is also nearing completion.
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Can people truly change? Our tradition says yes, but only if we begin. The Talmud teaches that four things can overturn even a harsh decree: charity, prayer, a change in conduct, and a change in place. Each is a step toward renewal. When God tells Avram, “Go to yourself,” it means that transformation starts with motion. The […]
The rabbis taught that studying Torah is like walking through an orchard. Each level of learning—plain meaning, hint, interpretation, and mystery—offers a different kind of insight. This week, we look at one verse from the story of Noah that describes a world overcome by destructive thoughts. The Torah’s message is simple: our thoughts shape who […]
Sukkot is called z’man simchateinu — the season of our joy — but its joy is layered. It’s not escape or indulgence; it’s release. After the intensity of the High Holy Days, Sukkot invites us to breathe again, to celebrate the sheer fact of being alive. We step outside, sit beneath a roof that lets the stars […]
