Just before writing these words, I sent notice to the group that was to go with me to Israel this summer that our trip must be postponed. There is too much uncertainty. Too much remains unsure. Our trip I fear would be enshrouded in fear and angst. I pray we...

“Kedoshim tihyu”—you shall be holy. This line in Parashat Kedoshim feels both simple and impossibly expansive. We think of holiness as something elevated, distant, reserved for rare moments, but Kedoshim teaches that holiness is obtainable. Holiness is not reserved for the utmost sacred and distant—it is something we can all...

This past weekend was a wonderful time celebrating Keneseth Israel and I so appreciate the outpouring in honor of my twenty years as KI’s Executive Director.  My remarks during the service are included below. I am honored by your presence this evening. The comments from the speakers, the tribute book...

This weekend will truly be a community celebration of Brian Rissinger, our beloved Executive Director, who has served our synagogue with deep commitment and dedication for 20 years. As I was preparing for our Shabbat Spring Celebration Service, I began looking through photos of Brian to create a visual tribute....