Archive: May 2026

Our Thriving Community A D’var Torah about Shavuot

Posted on May 20, 2026

As we prepare for the arrival of Shavuot, on Thursday evening, I find myself thinking about what it means to stand at Sinai together. According to our tradition, Shavuot is Continue Reading »

Parshat Bamidbar: What Will We Do With Our Freedom?

Posted on May 13, 2026

As Cantor Michaeli shared in this space just last week, we are currently in the period of the Counting of the Omer, during which many Jewish people count each day Continue Reading »

Parshat B’har-B’chukotai: Making Every Moment Count

Posted on May 6, 2026

Each spring, between the excitement of Passover and the joy of Shavuot, is a unique Jewish practice that asks something of us in a special way. It’s not a celebration, Continue Reading »

Shavuot Isn’t Just About Cheesecake — It’s About Covenant and Confirmation

Posted on May 28, 2025

If I asked you to name the three most important holidays in Judaism after the High Holy Days, you might list Passover, Sukkot, and Chanukah. You would be two for Continue Reading »