This week in the Torah, in Parashat Shemot, we learn about God’s revelation to Moses at the burning bush. Moses is in Midian, looking after the sheep of his father-in-law. Something Continue Reading »
Tomorrow’s Torah reading marks the end of the era of our founding patriarchs and matriarchs. The opening verses announce Jacob’s death, yet the Parshah is known by the first word Vayechi, meaning, “and he Continue Reading »
On Tuesday afternoon, aromas of sizzling cauliflower pancakes and lemon olive oil cookies filled the halls of Shaare Torah. As our Jewish Culture Club gathered for a cooking demo, my Continue Reading »
Rabbi Annie delivers remarks at the Kentlands Menorah and Tree Lighting. Many thanks to our Gaithersburg City and Kentlands community partners for organizing this amazing event on December 7th, 2022. Continue Reading »
In the Mishnah in Tractate Sanhedrin, our rabbis teach that each human being is an entire world. Each human being is an entire world unto themselves AND all human beings share a Continue Reading »
Our parsha, Chayei Sarah, opens with the death of our matriarch, Sarah, and tells the story of Abraham’s commitment to keep the generations of his family connected. Abraham secures a Continue Reading »
In our parsha, Vayetzei, Jacob sets out from Beer Sheva to Haran. As the sun goes down, he pauses his travels for the night. He lays his head against a stone and Continue Reading »
Prayer for Veterans Day by Aliza Berger Ribono shel olam (Master of the Universe), We who have dedicated our lives to protecting this great country, who have used our strength and Continue Reading »
The past few weeks have also seen the unsettling incidents of figures in popular culture recklessly using their massive platforms to lift up reckless antisemitic ideas. We were encouraged by reflections Continue Reading »
Our hearts are in Israel today, as we remember the late Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin. We hope you will join our Shaliach, Abraham Belilty, for a program Sunday evening in Continue Reading »
