by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 13, 2023 | Faith, Prayer, Psalms
Whenever we seek to convey an emotion, we turn to the Psalms. Whether overwhelmed by joy or burdened by despair, there’s always a psalm that mirrors our sentiments. We often wonder about the circumstances King David might have been facing when penning a...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 12, 2023 | Prayer, Psalms
The crisis in Israel is far from over. As the IDF gears up for a potential ground operation in Gaza following the tragic loss of numerous lives—including men, women, children, and the elderly—there’s an added threat with Hezbollah indicating possible involvement...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Prayer, Psalms
The recent heinous act of terror by Hamas against the people of Israel has left us all devastated and deeply shaken. As more details emerge, the chilling extent of the atrocities that took place on that fateful Saturday morning becomes even more harrowing. Innocent...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 10, 2023 | Prayer, Psalms
In a shocking and cruel attack staged by Hamas against Israel on Saturday, more than 150 Israeli citizens of all ages, from the young to the elderly, were taken hostage. These hostages, including women and small children, are faced with a grim predicament as Hamas...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 31, 2023 | Nitzavim, Prayer, Rosh Hashana
A fishing boat was once caught in a terrible storm. Unable to withstand the heavy rains and tempestuous waves, the boat capsized. Everyone on board drowned with the exception of two men who had managed to hold onto some floating wood. Fortunately, these two survivors...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 21, 2023 | Prayer, Psalms
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz There is an urban myth that Eskimos have 50 words for snow. I don’t know if that is true, but I do know that there are a lot of different words in Hebrew used to describe the same spiritual thing. For exmaple, there are seven names for God in...
