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 Eikev 5786
In this week's Torah portion, Eikev, Moses paints a picture of the Promised Land. It's a place overflowing with abundance: wheat, barley, vines,
Shabbat Va-et’chanan 5786
Last weekend, we buried my grandpa, Aaron Eckel, in the fertile sandy soil of the family cemetery, amongst his relatives dating back to the 1830s. The cemetery
Shabbat D’varim 5786
There is a distinct magic that exists in the moment just as a new chapter begins. What was gives way to what will
Shabbat Matot-Masei 5786
Every so often, my phone sends me a notification from Google Photos: "Rediscover this day" or "A look back." It pulls together pictures
Shabbat Pinchas 5786
There are certain stories that stay with us throughout our lives. For me, one of those stories has always been The Count of Monte
Shabbat Balak 5786
Beloved Friends, This week’s Torah portion, Balak, contains one of the most beloved blessings in all of Jewish tradition; a blessing we recite as part of