…synagogues, and break into houses, forcing the inhabitants to choose between conversion and death. Thousands of Jews sought to escape these attacks by converting to Christianity. But many continued to…
May 7, 2024 What makes for a strong Jewish identity? Some hold that connection to community is required; others say familiarity with sacred texts and the Jewish calendar is necessary,…
…remains a place of strength, love, and shared purpose for generations to come. Please join us. Looking forward to seeing you tonight, b’yachad, and again at Rosh Hashanah B’yachad. Shari Churwin …
…ourselves, but also one in which hope lives, as it always has. We are commanded to seek out that hope, to create reasons for hope, and to amplify reasons for…
Please enjoy this recording of Avinu Malkeinu by Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman, with accompaniment by TOS Music Director, David Sparr. https://www.ohabei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/avinu-malkeinu.mp3…
…This is the premise of the novel, The Measure, by Nikki Erlick. It might sound pseudo-dystopian – and at times, the book definitely treads into that territory; in the wake of…
…“We learn that one who is asked to forgive should not be too cruel to do so.” Even though they spoke against him, Moses did not hold it against them….
…I believe will provide me with new melodies and skills to bring back to our amazing TOS community to enhance our music. There are four primary areas of Jewish music…
…led me into deeper engagement with Israel. She had spent a gap year in Israel and returned to earn a degree in Middle Eastern History. She went to work for…