Schools. Churches. Synagogues. Mosques. Stores. These are just some of the locations where white supremacist violence has shattered lives as well as our image of America as a beacon of hope for desperate people all over the world. Whatever your political affiliation, you must no longer shake your head or excuse in...
This summer, junior clergy put their heads together on what to offer congregants when we're in vacation months. What better when it's sunny and warm then to get out and visit sites of Jewish interest? On July 21, Rabbi Spratt and Cantor De Lowe led an intrepid group on a...
This text was sent in an email blast on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Please feel free to share it, and use any or all of the resources listed. Together, we can make a difference. Dear Rodeph Sholom Family, Your CRS clergy is paying close attention to developing news about the status of...
After 18 months of study, which included learning Hebrew, how to chant Torah, and reflecting on sacred texts, the Adult B'nai Mitzvah class was honored on Saturday, June 15, 2019/12 Sivan 5779. Rabbi Benjamin Spratt and Cantor Shayna De Lowe, who taught the program, officiated. Warm congratulations to the class! ...
“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption Every day, people are released from prison after serving the sentence imposed by our criminal justice system. Some say these people “have paid their debt to society.” However, in reality,...
May 2019: Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Hate speech and hate crimes are on the rise. Click here to urge Congress and the Trump administration to condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, and bigotry. Acts of harassment, vandalism, and assault against Jewish people have skyrocketed in recent years. On October 27, 2018, Shabbat worshipers were...
April 27, 2019 23 Nisan 5779 Dear Rodeph Sholom Family, We mourn with Jews and caring people around the world over the tragic assault at the Chabad synagogue in Poway, California. This attack took place precisely six months after the Tree of Life slaughter and, once again, occurred during Shabbat morning services. The...
It's Passover, which means fun for everyone---including our littlest members and their grownups! Sholom Sprouts participated in a Chocolate Seder to ring in the holiday, enjoying sweet treats and fun games, arts and crafts, and family time. Chag Sameach! We hope your Passover seder was as sweet and warm as...
Last Saturday, we closed out the Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom season of 5779 with a truly beautiful concert. Chamber Music regulars Eliot Bailen, Susan Rotholz, and Cantor Rebecca Garfein transported us with their Sephardic and Ladino repertoire; special guests Stacey Shames and Paul Woodiel dazzled us with harp, violin,...
On April 8, 2019, a full house gathered to hear Senior Cantor Rebecca Garfein and Cantor Shayna De Lowe and other cantors from around the country perform in Stars of David, a musical revue celebrating Jewish heritage. Thanks to all who made the night shine! [gallery size="large" ids="24599,24600,24601,24602,24603,24604,24605,24606,24607,24608,24609,24610,24611,24612"]...
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