A Shabbat reflection

Shabbat reflection

As Shabbat is soon to descend, we pray for a sukkat shalom – a shelter of peace. Our heart bleeds. Tears flow. For the lives lost. For the kids who were dancing. For the unimagined horrors of those taken captive. For those families, waiting for any news. Our rage is … Read More

Parashat Simchat Torah 5784

By Rabbi Ariel J Friedlander Simchat Torah, the rejoicing with/of the Torah, follows on immediately from the week of Succot, which is also called zeman simchateinu, the time of our rejoicing. That is a lot of joy! And our Torah reading for this festival begins with the end of the … Read More

Liberal Judaism Lectionary 5784/85

Liberal Judaism Lectionary 5782/83

The new Liberal Judaism lectionary for 5784/85 is available now and can be read/downloaded by clicking here. The lectionary – compiled by Louise Freedman with help from Rabbi David Hulbert – is a guide to the recommended Torah and Haftarah readings for Shabbat, festivals and special shabbatot. This latest version … Read More