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October 16, 2019 | Worship and High Holidays
The Holiness Code: Torah Reflections from Central Members (2019)
On Yom Kippur afternoon we read a section of the Torah known as the holiness code. This section, found in chapter 19 of Leviticus, is at the heart of the Torah and contains some of the most moving commandments within our tradition. We asked a few of our members to reflect upon one of these commandments. They did so in front of our community just after we chanted from the Torah. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which are shared below:
Read MoreOctober 9, 2019 | General News | Worship and High Holidays | Repairing the World
Rabbi Hilly Haber Moderates Panel of Social Justice Advocates on Yom Kippur
On Yom Kippur, Rabbi Hilly Haber moderated a panel discussion between Terrance Coffie, Topeka K. Sam, and Kempis “Ghani” Songster whose lives have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system, and who have dedicated themselves to creating social and political change in America.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2019 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
A Recap: Congregational Town Hall Meeting
Watch Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl deliver her remarks at our Congregational Town Hall Meeting, held on Tuesday, March 5.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2019 | General News | Worship and High Holidays
FAQ - 2019/5780 High Holy Days Service Schedule Updates
Our congregation came together for a congregational town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 pm in our Main Sanctuary. At this gathering, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shared findings from our recently completed High Holy Days Experience Survey, and discussed some of the changes that are being proposed, including improvements to our High Holy Days service schedule. We hope to be able to answer some preliminary questions with this FAQ.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018 | Worship and High Holidays
The Holiness Code: Torah Reflections from Central Members
On Yom Kippur afternoon we read a section of the Torah known as the holiness code. This section, found in chapter 19 of Leviticus, is at the heart of the Torah and contains some of the most moving commandments within our tradition. We asked six of our members to reflect upon one of these commandments. They did so in front of our community just after we chanted from the Torah. We are grateful for their personal and moving insights which are shared below:
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