Jewish Life

Bonai Shalom First Friday – June 6th

Bonai Shalom First Friday – June 6th

With humor, heart, and deep spiritual insight, Rev. Pedro Silva invites us to consider what it means to hold grief in one hand and joy in the other—and how cultivating that duality is part of being fully human. Register by Monday June 2nd to attend!

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A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Bamidbar

A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Bamidbar

The fourth Torah book, Bamidbar, emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual, likening census numbers to names, highlighting personal purpose within community, and G-d's deeper connection to creation.

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Omer: A Practice You Can Count On

Omer: A Practice You Can Count On

A rabbi, overwhelmed by nature's beauty, illustrates how counting the Omer helps manage life's overwhelming moments and encourages personal growth and introspection.

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A Taste of Shabbos- Parashat Tazria-Metzora

A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Bamidbar

This week’s reading discusses brit Milah and Tzaraat, linking them through the number eight, suggesting healing emerges from self-reflection, addressing behavior, and fostering meaningful dialogue during Shabbat.

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A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Shemini

A Taste of Shabbos – Parashat Bamidbar

This parasha discusses the deaths of Aaron’s sons and kosher laws' connection to the soul-body relationship, emphasizing the importance of spiritual grounding through mitzvot.

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A Taste of Shabbat From Pesach: Focus On Fours

A Taste of Shabbat From Pesach: Focus On Fours

The Haggadah's four sons symbolize generational challenges in Judaism post-Holocaust. Reviving connections requires empathy, patience, and engaging questions to reignite spiritual inquiry and understanding.

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Passover: Who Left Egypt?

Passover: Who Left Egypt?

The Exodus story inspires many, yet reveals complexities; according to Rashi, only one in five Israelites chose freedom, prompting reflection on our own choices today.

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