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 Ki Tavo; David Golder
It has always been of great satisfaction and passion for me to be able to play a role in helping address the needs
Shabbat Ki Teitzei; Jeff Krupp
Pirkei Avot 2:16 has many translations; one that is familiar to many is, “It is not your duty to finish the work, but
Shabbat Shoftim; Suzanne Sands
Lo Alecha Hamlacha ligmor aval lo atah ben chorin l’hibatel mi’menah, It's not up to you to carry the weight on your own,
Shabbat R’eih 5785
This week’s Torah portion begins with a dramatic proclamation: "See, I set before you today blessing and curse." On the surface, it sounds
Shabbat Eikev 5786
Beloved Friends, In this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, Moses speaks to our ancestors about the path before them: blessing and curse. The message is
Shabbat Va-et’chanan 5785
Life is filled with journeys. Some are physical treks that take us across great distances. Others are journeys of learning, growth, and spiritual