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Hatanu Lefanekha – The Sephardic Spirit of Renewal
“Hatanu lefanekha rakhem ‘allenu – We have sinned before You, have mercy on us.”This refrain, familiar to anyone who has recited the...

Sedat Behar
Oct 92 min read


Deeper Meanings: Thoughts for Shabbat Teshuva and Yom Kippur
Eleanor Roosevelt once noted: “Do not hesitate to do what you think you cannot do. Dare to reach beyond your perceived limits. Do not let...

Rabbi Marc D. Angel
Oct 93 min read


Message from the President - Rosh 'Ashana 2024
Hatanu lefanekha rakhem 'allenu - We have sinned before you, have mercy on us. This is the chorus line of one of the classic Selihot,...

Sedat Behar
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Torah Thoughts for the High Holidays
As Jews, we are very proud of our history. History connects us to our illustrious past and gives us guidelines on how to live our lives....

Rabbi Ilan Acoca
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Torah Thoughts for Rosh Ashana
The root of deepest human sadness is embodied in the word "separation." We feel this sadness especially at moments of transition: when we...

Rabbi Marc D. Angel
Sep 14, 20223 min read


High Holiday Message from the President: Good Jews, Good People?
There are many people in our society that we revere as important members of the community. As we approach the High Holidays, we must...

Irving Barocas z"L
Sep 14, 20223 min read
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