A Dr. Seuss-shan Purim Shpiel by Dana Baruch and Robbi Sherwin © 1998 all rights reserved In celebration of Ramat Shalom’s 36th Birthday, we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday Sh’ma yeladim and hear us well For now is the story of Purim to tell. It took place in Shushan so long, long ago. Now [...]
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A Dr. Seuss-shan Purim Shpiel For Kids
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Jewish Parenting, Kids, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged dr seuss, shpiel on March 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Purim Explanation
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged costumes, esther, explanation, history, megillah, Purim, shpiel, why on March 8, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Welcome to Ramat Shalom’s 36th Annual Purim Extravanganza Warning: You are about to experience the absurdity of Purim. If you afraid of laughter, satire and fun, DO NOT ENTER. Disclaimer (aka: Rabbi’s Lame Attempt to Educate You Before We Begin) Tonight, with the help of our congregant, Bruce Braffman, we literally read the Ganze Megillah [...]
The REAL Miracle of Chanukah
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged Chanukah, Chanukkah, Hanukah, Hanukkah, Maccabees, oil, real story on December 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I admit it – I have a bad habit of destroying the Chanukah story for folks this time of year – telling them that the miraculous oil story is just a legend. This legend was developed by the rabbis in an attempt to downplay the real story of Chanukah that centers around the war the [...]
The Sound of the Shofar
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged Rosh HaShanah, shofar, yom kippur on September 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It is the custom to blow the shofar during the month of Elul which began at the end of August. We do this, we are taught, to awaken our soul before we begin a new year. The Call of the Shofar Once upon a time, many years ago, in the faraway country of Russia, there [...]
Words of Caution, Words of Wisdom this Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Posted in Israel, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged Gordis, Yom Ha'Atzmaut on May 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Rabbi Daniel Gordis’ words are extremely powerful and appropriate this week as we mark Israel’s 63rd birthday. Please take the time to read this article.
Some Passover Fun!
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Click here for a great clip – “Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old – Passover Dilemma”
Seder Talking Points
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom on April 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Seder Talking Points: Seven Secrets of Passover, Bruce Feiler – as discussed Friday night
Freedom Is Dangerous
Posted in In the news, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom on April 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Monday night, Pesah begins and we celebrate freedom! Freedom from Egypt, from slavery, from Pharaoh. Freedom to journey to Israel. Freedom to embrace Judaism. Freedom to make your own choices….Kind of. Albert Camus wrote: “Freedom is dangerous; it is as difficult as it is exasperating.” We simply need to turn to the turmoil in modern [...]
Judaism and Valentine’s Day
Posted in American Judaism, Jewish Holidays, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged Valentine's Day on February 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
While Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday – Jews can and should tell those they love how they feel on this day and every day! And, did you know, Judaism has its own Valentine’s Day? Check it out: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Modern_Holidays/Tu_BAv.shtml
Living On God’s Schedule – Sukkot and Control Freaks
Posted in Jewish Holidays, Personal Growth, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs, Ramat Shalom, tagged sukkot on September 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sukkot is known as Z’man Simchateinu – the time of our great joy. A time to move away from the heavy prayers, guilt and repentance associated with Yom Kippur and move outdoors – into our Sukkot where we are surrounded by nature and all things beautiful – all creations of God. We are urged to [...]
