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 Acharei Mot-K’doshim 5786
Beloved Friends, There is a directness, almost a moral clarity, in the opening words of Parashat Kedoshim: Kedoshim tihyu, ki kadosh ani Adonai Eloheichem, you shall be holy, for I, the Eternal your
Shabbat Tazria-M’tzora 5786
I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind this week: a story I didn’t expect to stick with me as much
Shabbat Sh’mini 5786
Shabbat Shalom, This week’s parsha, Sh’mini, is about stepping into a long-awaited moment and taking the time to recognize the people who helped
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Passover 5786
I recently watched a new opera called El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, which tells the story of Frida Kahlo returning from the
Shabbat HaGadol 5786
Parashat Tzav returns us to the altar again and again, to the rhythms of sacrifice, to the quiet, repetitive work of the priests. And at
Shabbat Vayikra 5786
Beloved Friends, This week we open the book of Vayikra, Leviticus, a book that has long held a powerful, steady place in my heart. At first glance, this book can feel