Coming in December: a new course developed by the Jewish Theological Seminary. “Beyond Dispute: Debates That Shape Jewish Life” probes philosophical, spiritual, ethical and cultural questions at the heart of Judaism and Jewish life. Are religion and reason compatible? Do we need to mean what we pray? When can we legitimately modify tradition? Is Jewish tradition intrinsically patriarchal and ableist? How have these debates been manifested over the course of Jewish history, and how do [...]

Rosh Hashanah arrived this year on a warm summer night in September, followed by an even-warmer Monday when the shul’s ordinarily dependable air-conditioning system tested the mettle of our in-person attendees. The Tashlich ceremony, however, held at the water’s edge, was a welcome ritual under the late summer sun, attracting worshipfully-attired congregants and guests as well as those squeezing the last vestiges of summer from a September morn. Into the sea went our crumbs of [...]

Thanks to the generosity of shul members, our Tikkun Olam Initiative and Sisterhood groups collected bags and boxes filled with school supplies for CAST clients readying their children to head back to their classrooms. Pictured with the loot delivered on August 27 are, from left, Karina Hayes, CAST staff; Susan Rosenstreich, Madelyn Rothman, Cookie Slade, Adrianne Greenberg and Veronica Kaliski.                               [...]

 Rabbi Gadi’s sukkah, a busy destination during Sukkot this year, has members and and friends dropping by to experience the welcome space and the rabbi’s hospitality.                                                  SMBloom photos