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 Va-eira 5786
In Parashat Va-eira, God sends Moses to speak words of hope to a people who can barely breathe. The Torah tells us they do
Shabbat Shemot 5786
When I became Executive Director, I expected to spend my days focused on people, programs, and planning for the future of our congregation.
Shabbat Va-y’chi 5786
Shabbat Shalom and Happy New Year! I am so fortunate to be able to be the first Shabbat Shalom message to go out
Shabbat Matot-Masei 5785
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Matot-Masei, introduces the concept of arei miklat — cities of refuge — sacred spaces where individuals who had
Shabbat B’haalot’cha 5785
B'haalot'cha: What Do We Weave and What Do We Carry? When I moved to Santa Fe in 2021, the Museum of International Folk
Shabbat Naso 5785
In case you’re looking for some good Jewish trivia, this week’s portion is rich with fun facts and quotable verses. Parashat Naso is