Our weekly Shabbat Shalom Messages are written by our senior staff: Rabbi Paul F. Cohen, Rabbi Rachel Heaps, Cantor Lianna Mendelson, Danny Glassman, and Matt Rissien. We hope you enjoy sharing in our love of Torah and Judaism through these messages.
Shabbat D’varim 5785
Shabbat Shalom! This week we begin the book of D'varim (Deuteronomy). Moses gathers the Israelites, standing on the edge of the Promised Land,
Shabbat Matot-Masei 5785
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Matot-Masei, introduces the concept of arei miklat — cities of refuge — sacred spaces where individuals who had
Shabbat Pinchas 5785
Beloved Friends, As you prepare for the quiet of Shabbat, I invite you to open your heart to the wisdom of this week’s
Shabbat Balak 5785
Judaism places a huge value on the creative power of speech. In the very beginning of our Torah, God literally speaks the world
Shabbat Chukat 5785
Beloved Friends, As we gather this week to welcome Shabbat on the eve of Independence Day, we find ourselves standing at a sacred
Shabbat Korach 5785
This week’s Torah portion, Korach, tells yet another story of rebellion in the wilderness. After witnessing miracles, receiving the Torah at Sinai, and