Rabbi Andrew Jacobs and Cantor Debbie Hafetz As your spiritual leaders and as spiritual leaders in the State of Florida, we want to make it explicitly clear that…
Rabbi Cheryl Jacobs’ Kol Nidrei Sermon Now is the time for turning. The leaves are beginning to turn from green to red and orange. The birds are beginning…
As I shared last week, several of us traveled to Havana to visit the Jewish community there. We traveled to Cuba via cruise ship. We left Fort Lauderdale…
This afternoon, those of us traveling to Cuba will be visiting the Jewish community of Havana. Our visit isn’t just to see how Jews live in Cuba, it’s…
In the Book of Leviticus, God describes the punishments that the Jewish people will face if they don’t follow God’s rules. One of the first punishments listed is beh-hala,…
Some of you know that I have a habit of destroying the Chanukah story for folks. So, if you are happy with your understanding of Chanukah, stop reading…
It’s back! The Chanukah Countdown Calendar, a fun, interactive way to learn a little and have some fun, is now up and ready for you and your family.…
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we’re urged to focus on gratitude. But, what do we do when we’re not feeling so grateful? What do we do when we’re…
Tonight, at our service and candlelight vigil, as we come together for the first Shabbat after the attack at Tree of Life Congregation, we’ll sing the words of…
Sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us…until they inspire someone to send pipe bombs to the homes and offices of one group…
A second member of the University of Michigan’s academic team has refused to write a letter of recommendation for a student who is applying to a study abroad…