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 Chukat 5786
By Meredith Levinson|2026-06-16T10:00:25-05:00June 16, 2026|
One of the defining themes of Parashat Chukat is transition. Within a relatively short span of text, we witness the passing of Miriam, the death of Aaron, and the
Shabbat Korach 5786
By Cantor Lianna Mendelson|2026-06-16T09:54:16-05:00June 11, 2026|
In a few days, I will be heading up to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to spend two weeks at OSRUI. I am so excited to
Shabbat Sh’lach L’cha 5786
By Rabbi Rachel Heaps|2026-06-03T10:06:36-05:00June 3, 2026|
Over the past month, I have been asked the same question countless times: "Are you ready to become senior rabbi?" My answer is
Shabbat B’haalot’cha 5786
By Rabbi Paul Cohen|2026-05-26T15:30:15-05:00May 26, 2026|
Beloved Friends, This week we read Parashat B’haalot'cha, where Aaron is instructed to kindle the lights of the menorah. The Torah uses a striking phrase: B’ha’alotecha et haneirot,
Shabbat Naso 5786
By Daniel Glassman|2026-05-26T10:09:37-05:00May 15, 2026|
Last month, I had one of those moments that begins as routine and ends up staying with you far longer than expected. I
Shabbat B’midbar 5786
By Matt Rissien, Director of Congregational Learning|2026-05-15T12:25:42-05:00May 12, 2026|
I hope you’ll join us this Monday evening for Temple Jeremiah’s Annual Meeting, where I’ll have the privilege of leading our keynote presentation





