Congregation Beth Israel

The Hebrew month of Elul is here. It precedes the month of Tishri, the first day of which is Rosh Hashanah. Therefore, Elul is the runup to the New Year 5787, and time to prepare for everything that it requires of us, personally and communally. Like any annual event, arriving just as it starts doesn’t do justice to the day’s opportunities and experiences. Instead, preparing ...

By George, he did it. Singer songwriter Boy George wrote a new song, “We Will Dance Again – Od Nirkod”, to commemorate 10/7 and those who came to the Nova Music Festival to dance and celebrate. It’s reported that he published the song...

Mentors are key to our human development at every age and stage. For young people, mentors are obvious resources for future personal and professional growth. I remember mentors who played roles in my life. At important personal and professional junctures, their input and advice enabled me to make choices that worked best for my family and me. Surely your own mentors were cri...