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The Tree of Life: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog

Click here to listen to an audio recording of this Shabbat Message by Cantorial Associate Todd Herzog  Shabbat Shalom, Temple Beth El Family! When Kerry and I decided to leave Arizona after many wonderful years and begin a new chapter in South Florida, we knew there would be plenty of changes ahead. What we didn’t know was just how quickly a new place could begin to feel like home. From our very first Shabbat, you’ve welcomed us with open arms. Whether through a warm embrace, a friendly conversation, or simply stopping to tell us how happy you are that we’re here, you’ve made us feel that we truly belong. I hope you know how much those little moments have meant to us. I’ve been thinking about these new beginnings as I’ve reflected on this week’s Torah portion, Chayei

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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 one be sure that the words, once uttered, will not betray, distort the message they bear?” The tsunami of evil
October 7, 2024
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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 out to all those in the State of Israel forced once again to run for cover from Iranian aggression. We express
October 1, 2024
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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 spread turned to anger and rage that our sisters and brothers in Israel could be so brutally treated. Those emotions
May 31, 2024
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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 my twenties practicing this music, yet there came a point when I made a decision that I would never be
May 17, 2024
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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 the greatness of our Creator – to exalt and glorify, extol and praise the Holy One for the awesome gift
May 13, 2024
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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 love the stranger. We raised you to never be silent while your neighbor bleeds. We raised you never to harden your hearts
April 26, 2024
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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, were struck down in a horrible, heartbreaking accident. The memory of the aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) should
April 5, 2024
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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 in its complexity.  It’s so hard to answer. I tried to capture some of the essence of Temple Beth El’s
March 1, 2024
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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 19, 2024 What brings us to Israel? A duty, a compulsion, a sense of deep connection, a yearning to share
February 28, 2024