October 7 Anniversary Message

“How is one to communicate that which by its very nature defies language?” asked Nobel Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel. “How is one to explain the inexplicable? And then, how can […]
Congregational Message about Israel Rabbi Dan Levin

Collectively, we breathe a sigh of relief that today’s attack of hundreds of ballistic missiles by the Republic of Iran was thwarted by the State of Israel. Our hearts go […]
Banding Together In Loneliness: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Greg Weisman
Like many of you, I have struggled with a mix of emotions during the months since October 7. What began with horror and dismay as the first images began to […]
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Years ago, while pursuing a career in opera, every coach and conductor I worked with told me my voice was perfect for La Bohème. I spent hundreds of hours in […]
Yom HaZikaron Message by Rabbi Dan Levin
The words we use to remember and honor the memory of our loved ones are found in the Mourner’s Kaddish. It mentions nothing of death. It asks us only to acknowledge […]
An Open Letter to Student Protesters: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Dan Levin
Dear Student Protesters: I want you to know that I see you. I hear you. We raised you to be feeling, caring, compassionate. We raised you to love your neighbor and to […]
To Stay Silent: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Greg Weisman
As if there wasn’t enough already, more tragedy befell the Gaza Strip this week. Seven brave souls, inspired to confront one of the most pressing humanitarian crises in a generation, […]
So How Was Israel?: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Dan Levin
Since returning home from Israel just a few hours before last Shabbat, so many have asked me a simple question. “How was Israel?” That simple question for me is overwhelming […]
Solidarity Mission to Israel – Rabbi Dan Levin’s Trip
While on our temple’s Solidarity Mission to Israel from February 18-23 2024, Rabbi Dan Levin summarized each day on social media. Here are his day-by-day posts. Day 1 – February […]
Dissonance: Shabbat Message by Rabbi Dan Levin
Psychology teaches us about a phenomenon called dissonance. Dissonance occurs when the image of what we want to believe about ourselves or others does not line up with the reality […]