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 Rosh HaShanah 5786; From Jake Kane
“Know before whom you stand” I understand the traditional origin of this phrase to mean that when we pray, we should recognize the
Shabbat Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5786; From Marnie Rudick
"Know before whom you stand." This phrase has me thinking about my life as an executive recruiter. As someone who works in sales,
Shabbat Ki Tavo; From Mindy Kurtz
“Know Before Whom You Stand” The phrase “know before whom you stand” is a simple sentence, but to me it carries a powerful
Shabbat Ki Teitzei 5786; From Khiya Connolly-Sisk
The best part of my job is getting to make someone feel like the center of the world, even if it's only for
Shabbat Shoftim 5786
A City of Refuge Close to Home I recently returned from two wonderful weeks at OSRUI. Camp days are long—sometimes twenty hours long—and
Shabbat R’eih 5786
For the past several summers, I've found myself in a familiar rhythm. Krystal and the kids head off to camp, and I stay