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For the week of October 13th, 2012
Parashat “B’reisheet”
(Genesis 1:1-6:8)
Among the astounding presumptions of the Torah’s cosmology is the power of spoken words. God says, “Let there be light… (Gen. 1:3)” and light comes into being. God says, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of...
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Rabbi Uri Regev
As I mentioned during Yom Kippur services, I’m thrilled that Rabbi Uri Regev will be coming to Beth El on Shabbat morning, Saturday, October 20th, 2012 (click on the link below to see the flyer for full details)!
Rabbi Regev currently serves as the President of Hiddush, a new education and...
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For the week of September 15th, 2012–28 Elul, 5773
Parashat “Nitzavim”
(Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
“No offense, Rabbi, but I’m just not a spiritual person.” Like most clergy people, I’ve heard these words (or variations on this theme) many times. Folks seem to feel like they are missing a ‘spirituality gene̵...
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As is traditional, late last night (Saturday, September 8th), a small group of us gathered to study and pray together in observance of Selichot (the first, official, repentance ritual of the High Holy Day season). I love Selichot. While there is something awesome about the grandeur and pageantry of Rosh Hashanah and Yom...
