Are we Not Brothers?

In this week’s portion we read the famous story of twin brothers Jacob and Esau. Though twins, they are hardly alike. Esau is outdoorsy, a hunter, his flesh red and hairy. Jacob meanwhile is meek, inclined to be indoors, studious and understated. With Rebecca’s help, Jacob will usurp the birthright...

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Circle of Life

Every song, no matter how beautiful, must eventually come to an end. What gives it meaning is not only the notes that are played, but the silence that follows, the quiet that allows us to feel what lingers…inviting us to pause, to listen differently, and to recognize what endures. In...

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We Are All Learners

On Friday night we will honor the congregants who make lifelong learning possible at KI. Caryl and Mike Levin have done so much for our community over the years, making learning real across the age span. By helping us to learn as adults, they and their wonderful volunteers have made...

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