So, in essence, this Haftarah -- of the day before the new moon -- is the Story of David and Jonathan . . . and here is a brief set up, before the haftarah begins: David runs to Jonathan. “Jonathan, your father is still trying to kill me.” The haftarah starts here: “Tomorrow is Rosh Chodesh. … [Read more...]
Our Torah Gatherings – Wed 10/7
Although Hoshana Raba may technically be the “last day of Sukkot, the Rabbis (not the Rabbis of the Talmud, rather much later, the Rabbis called ‘the Geonim,’ (< -- yes, they were the Babylonian rabbis) decided to treat Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah as part of Sukkot. Essentially, they … [Read more...]
Leading in prayer, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
https://youtu.be/mlX6GE5sOKw … [Read more...]
Join us for a discussion on Social and Racial Justice
We hope to see you there this Shabbat, January 17 at 8 pm. … [Read more...]
Racist expressions cloaked in anti Semitic outbursts?
The Lerhaus Newshul Community, www.newshulofamerica.org, chooses to express disgust with racist expressions cloaked in anti Semitic outbursts by Linda 'Sarsour.' … [Read more...]