Posted by in Uncategorized May the One who blessed our Ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, bless us as we enter the New Year. As we gather to come before You, Holy Majesty, help us bring a whole heart to our prayers. May we bring all that was good forward with us into the New…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The time for apples and honey is soon here with the arrival of Rosh Hashanah. There is nothing better than dipping that crunchy sweet-tart apple in honey! Just in time for Rosh Hashanh I came across some HoneyFacts to help you appreciate the liquid gold that is symbol for our New Year! -Honeybees must tap…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized How are you using this week? The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a solemn time in our tradition. The days of this week are meant to be part of the journey toward atonement and purification for this year. If you have been hurtling toward Yom Kippur without taking a few moments of…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I want to wish you a very Happy New Years day. Tonight the month of Tishrei arrives and so does 5772 of the Jewish calendar. I hope that this night ushers in for you and those you love a season of renewal, blessing and hope. The Ten Days of Repentance allow for deep reflection and…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Saturday night is Selichot. It is the way we really make sure that we have done some of the initial preparations of our spirit and soul as we enter the New Year. We recite familiar High Holy Day prayers like the Al Cheyt and Avinu Malkeinu. We hear the shofar sounds. These begin to ready…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The astrology columns tell me today’s full moon is in Pisces. I have no idea what that really means. I know it’s supposed to have some significance about how the world is reacting or some influence on our attitude and behaviors. As if there are some unique characteristics because the moon appears in a certain…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 