…destruction, were ultimately saved. But this salvation did not come by way of God sending plagues, as took place in the Exodus story. In fact – God is not mentioned…
…actions and relationships built of chesed (abundant love and compassion). Please enjoy this recording of Olam Chesed Yibaneh, written by Rabbi Menachem Creditor, and sung by me and TOS member…
…to call – an embodied practice of empathy building. We are instructed to put ourselves in the shoes of our ancestors, and of those who remain burdened by oppression of…
…all ceasefire proposals for months, and the immeasurable suffering of the people of Gaza. How are we to enter, under these dire circumstances, a celebration of freedom, of rebirth, of…
…(current recommendations found here) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We are following all recommended guidelines to ensure the safety of all of our families, children and staff and…
…teshuva may come to mind, but this intra- and interpersonal work is possible, and some may say required on a day to day basis. According to the Mishneh Torah (one of the most comprehensive and…
…have befallen the Jewish people. And while a historical perspective on such destruction would lead us to understand them as the results of colonialist expansion and subjugation of local populations…
…incorporated some new elements of sustainability, in line with one of our community’s core values of tikkun olam (repair of the world): All of the plates and utensils were fully…
…our individuality in the bonds of community. This year, we’re taking the work of a holy community to a new level as we enact the value of being b’tzelem Elohim,…