To quote Rabbi Jessica, “HOLY WOW!” The first adult b’nei mitzvah in the 20 year history of our community was truly awesome. Traditionally Jewish children become bar or bat mitzvah at the age of 12 or 13, marking their recognition in the community as adults, ready to perform the mitzvot (often translated in our wisdom Read More
Tag: Torah
Celebrating Small Moments of Revelation
Yesterday, we came together to celebrate Shavuot. As with many Jewish holidays, Shavuot is a holy day which has gained new meanings and interpretations over time. The ancient Hebrews marked this day (50 days after the barley reaping) as the start of the wheat harvest. In temple times, the priests tied this period with calls for Read More