Archives of Holidays

Shanah tovah שנה טובה

On Rosh Hashanah it is written… On Yom Kippur it is sealed. May it be written and may it be sealed that you have a new year that brings fulfillment and happiness, peace and prosperity – all of life’s very best things. Have a Happy, Healthy New Year! With love, peace and blessings, Rabbi Melinda
3 years ago

Refinement of Our Ledgers

  Dear Friends: May you have a sweetened, happy and healthy new year and be sealed in the Book of Life! On September 18th, Jews around the world will celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the world. This year, the ten days of awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur presents challenges beyond imaginable. Our […]
4 years ago

The Healing Power of Trees

Dear Friends: Tomorrow night begins the Jewish celebration of the trees, Tu B’ Shevat. If you are one who loves nature, then you have a unique opportunity to experience the healing power of trees beginning tonight. Collectively, on Tu B’Shevat, we will acknowledge the importance of trees and their holy reminder and presence of G-d in […]
4 years ago

A Humane Approach to Thanksgiving

Dear friends: I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. Seeing that Thanksgiving is upon us, I wanted to share thoughts on what a humane approach to Thanksgiving might be.  I’m not just talking about being kind to one another and such.  I’m talking a bit about our plan as it relates […]
4 years ago
Om Shalom

The Impermanence of Succot

Dear friends: I hope this message finds you well and is received in the spirit of which it is offered. I’d like to speak to the jewish perspective on impermanence, specifically because Succot begins tomorrow night and offers us a fresh view of life and the celebration of it.  Impermanence means that not all things are […]
5 years ago

As We Face the One Judge

As Yom Kippur approaches, may all of Israel have an easy and meaningful fast in facing the One Judge who holds us close to his heart. All of Israel is a term used to remind us that we are all responsible for one another.  Hence, all of Israel is one body and each of us […]
5 years ago