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Be A Modern Day Maccabee!!!

Tonight, we light the first candle of Chanukah in honor of the Maccabees’ triumph over the Greeks who were determined to annihilate our ancestors. Many focus on the “miracle” of the oil that burned for...

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Great op-ed in NYT

While I am not a fan of the New York Times, this is a great op-ed written by David Brooks… http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/opinion/11brooks.html

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Chanukah Blessings

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The REAL Miracle of Chanukah

I admit it – I have a bad habit of destroying the Chanukah story for folks this time of year – telling them that the miraculous oil story is just a legend.  This legend was developed by the rabbis in...

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Happy Chanukah!!!

Happy Chanukah!   Tomorrow night, we light our first candle.  I look forward to seeing many of you here at the synagogue tomorrow as we light both our 8′ tall Lego Chanukah menorah and our outdoor...

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Broken Glass, Bright Lights

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Happy Almost Thanksgivukkah!!!

We are about to experience Thanksgivukkah!  Get your Chanukah menorahs and turkeys ready!!!  It is time to celebrate. I hope you will join us Wednesday evening at 7:00 as we light the first candle on...

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The Miracle Of The First Day Of Chanukah – Latest Podcast

Click for my latest podcast On Chanukah, one of the things that we celebrate is that a small amount of oil that should have just lasted one day lasted for eight days. This is the great miracle of the...

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Don’t Be A Grinch!

It is hard to believe that  2013 is coming to an end.  School is out and Winter Break is here.  Before we know it, we will be welcoming 2014! A few weeks ago, we got to experience a once-in-a-lifetime...

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The Chanukah Countdown Begins!

In Christianity, the four weeks leading up to Christmas are known as Advent – a time to prepare for Christmas spiritually and educationally. For some, Advent Calendars are an integral part of this...

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#Inspired, #Grateful

Back in September, we were focused on being grateful for the people, things and moments that enrich our lives. We realized that we often become distracted and, instead of looking for what makes us...

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The Kislev Calendar Returns!

While it might seem a bit early to be talking about Chanukah, our Festival of Lights begins in a month – on Sunday evening, December 6! On the Jewish calendar, a day begins when the sun sets. As each...

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A Little Bit Of Light

  Chanukah couldn’t come at a better time. The world is very dark right now and needs some extra light. As we kindle the Chanukah candles beginning on Sunday evening, each of us will have the...

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When It Comes To Holiday Blessings, Assume The Best

I am honored to be a monthly contributor to The Wisdom Daily, a website that provides political, cultural and spiritual commentary and analysis. This month, I wrote about how challenging it has become...

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The REAL Miracle of Chanukah

I admit it – I have a bad habit of destroying the Chanukah story for folks this time of year – telling them that the miraculous oil story is just a legend.  This legend was developed by the rabbis in...

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Send A Much Needed Holiday Message To The World!

Cantor Debbie and I celebrated Shabbat and an early Chanukah with our Early Childhood Center students this morning! We need Chanukah desperately this year. It will bring light not only to the darkest...

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