Statement on Horrific Synagogue Attack
Dear congregants, We are saddened and horrified by the hate crime and act of terrorism which happened yesterday at the Eitz Chayim – Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, USA.…
Rabbi Adrian Michael Schell
Proudly Jewish - Proudly Progressive
Rabbi Adrian Michael Schell
Proudly Jewish - Proudly Progressive
Happy pride day Johannesburg
Chaverim—Friends, This weekend, Johannesburg is celebrating Pride day, and by that diversity in our South African society. While the legal position of people, who identify as LGBTI* in South Africa,…
Lech Lecha: Hear the call
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Chaverim—Friends, No doubt about it—Noah was a good person. In fact, the Torah tells us that he was the most righteous person in his generation. But, perhaps that’s like praising…
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Yom Kippur isn’t an easy day
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Awesome moments between past, present and future – Greetings for the New Year 5779
Dear congregants, members, supporters, friends—chaverim, This will be my 5th High Holy Days with you, or to be more precise, my 6th, as Chayim and I joined the congregation exactly…
Why is it time for a new Machzor?
– by Rabbi Greg Alexander We are very blessed to begin 5779 with a brand new machzor, Mishkan HaNefesh, the Sanctuary of the Soul, a partner to our already beloved…
Yizkor: Let my cry come before You.
As a deer yearns for streams of water, so I yearn for You, O God. My whole being thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:2 Hear my prayer.…
Beloved Friend
BELOVED FRIEND who calls us to conscience, reminds us of our own strength, invites us to grow, empowers us to act. Cosmic mysteries are Yours, but…