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Ki MiTzion Tetze Torah…
Back in 2019, when we began the process of restoring our Holocaust Memorial scroll, we discussed the possibility of using the ‘extra’ Torah scroll that will come out…
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I have a voice, my voice is powerful… Attending a L’taken seminar with TE teens.
Olga and I just returned from accompanying nine (!) TE teens at the L’taken seminar of the Religious Action Center in Washington, DC . The Bernard and Audre…
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Finding strength to keep on going —one step at a time…
“It’s been a tough few weeks, and a tough couple of months, and a really tough year…” The world is on fire, the Jewish world is still reeling…
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Music nurtures our souls…
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” — Billy…
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More Random Thoughts
In a recent article, I mused on the differences between being President of Temple Emanuel now as opposed to being President during my initial term 15 years ago.…
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Elul: Preparing for the Days of Awe…
Elul (אלול) is the name of the month in our Jewish calendar that immediately precedes the Jewish New Year and High Holy Days. The month of Elul is…
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High Holy Days 5785 (2024) at Temple Emanuel
Joint URJ Selichot service (hosted by Temple Beth David, Cheshire) Saturday, Sep 28, 7.00 pm. Keynote by Judge Douglas Lavine “Restorative Justice and Forgiveness” Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday,…
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2024 – 2025 Temple Emanuel Tikkun Olam Activities
Your Tikkun Olam Committee encourages your active support and participation with the following activities. Please read The Shofar and the weekly Shofar Blasts for more information concerning all…
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Misheberach avoiteinu, m’kor habrachah l’imoteinu…
When members of our community and our loved ones fall ill, we add their names to the Misheberach list that we read before reciting the prayer for healing,…
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TORAHS OF TEMPLE EMANUEL
by Peter Stolzman For most Jews, the Torah elicits a variety of feelings and meanings. The scrolls we use in our worship services teach us the lessons and…
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Wow!
As I explained in my last column, there are times when I find it difficult to write for the Shofar. While I enjoy communicating with our congregation, a…
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Uf Gozal: Spread your wings and fly away…
Around this time of year the classic song from Israeli rock icon Arik Einstein ‘Uf Gozal’ begins to pop up everywhere I look. It acknowledges the difficult feelings…