by Yvette Perry Home of Hope, Shraga Weil (1918–2009) “Optimism is the belief that things are going to get better. Hope is the belief that we can make things better … It takes no courage to be an optimist, but it does need courage to hope.” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, chief rabbi of...
This year, because our High Holy Days will be experienced virtually, our Roll of Remembrance will also be virtual. To ensure that your loved ones are included, please send in your submission no later than September 2, 2020. ...
Observing Tishah B'Av in the Time of Quarantine Tishah B’Av, observed on the ninth of Av, is considered to be the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. The holiday traditionally commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples. Now, Reform Judaism observes the date in memory of tragedies that have...
Rabbi Levine has decided that after three decades of dedicated service to the synagogue he loves, he will step down as Senior Rabbi, effective June 30, 2021. At that point, he will become Rabbi Emeritus. The Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to designate Rabbi Benjamin Spratt to...
An important message about the High Holy Days from your clergy: After you watch the video,please complete our High Holy Days Survey by June 30th. ...
A famous debate among the sages of Jewish tradition tries to resolve the question, “What is better: study or action?” The rabbis argue both sides but they ultimately declare, “Study is greater, because it leads to action.” This moment in history demands both study and action. Our community is comprised of thousands of individuals with different stories...
You are cordially invited to attend the 178th Annual Meeting of the Congregation Thursday, June 25, 2020 Congregation Rodeph SholomAnnual Meeting of the CongregationThe 178th Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. The agenda will include the Election of the Trustees and Officers and the approval...
with Eliana Shira Rubin, guest speaker Friday, June 12 │ 6:00 PM Eliana Shira Rubin Stream the service on our website or on the CRS Facebook page. CRS is a community that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where everyone is welcome! Please join us for this virtual special Pride Shabbat service honoring the LGBTQIA+ community...
This message was sent to the CRS community on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Dear Rodeph Sholom family, A prominent scholar once defined Jews as those who read the Passover story and took it personally. In the Torah’s evocative narrative, God heard the moaning of our people choking under Egyptian oppression, deeply felt our...
The Jewish Week has nominated our own Rabbinic Intern Vanessa Harper for their annual "36 Under 36" feature—and we are so proud of Vanessa! Here is what they have published: JEWISH COMMUNITY / 36 UNDER 36 2020 Vanessa Harper, 29 Interpretive Baker What you do: I’m entering my last year of rabbinical school at...
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