We are in the midst of Sukkot, the holiday period that is referred to as Z’man Simchateinu, the Season of our Rejoicing. Given the horror that took place…
Many of us have been in awe of the families of those murdered last week at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. Somehow, someway, these families were able to forgive…
Pastor Clementa Pinckney One of the nine victims of the horrific shooting at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church this week was Pastor Clementa Pinckney, the church’s spiritual leader.…
Passover is a celebration of our freedom. Centuries ago, the Torah teaches us that we escaped from Pharaoh and the oppressive life of slavery. During Passover, we remember…
What words could I possibly share tonight? This Friday night – a night on which we should be celebrating the lighting of the 7th Chanukah candle along with…
Anne Frank wrote: “It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It’s a wonder I…