Dvar Chayei Sarah 11/23/2019 by Gordon A. Glenn
Dvar Chayei Sarah 11/23/2019 by Gordon A. Glenn Dear Abby: I am devastated and heartbroken. My husband has lost his mind. We married young and were very much in […]
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Beth Israel Blog
From Solidarity to Advocacy: Reflecting on Our Last Day in Israel and the Journey Ahead by Rabbi Nevarez
Bearing Witness – Day 5 (November 30, 2023) Our last day on this solidarity mission was both emotional and inspirational. We head back to San
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Rabbi Nevarez meets members and survivors of Kibbutzim Kfar Aza and Nachal Oz
Bearing Witness – Day 4 (November 29, 2023) Today, we encountered our hardest day yet – meeting with members and survivors of Kibbutzim Kfar Aza
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From Pain to Purpose: Renewed Hope and Resilience in Israel after October 7th by Rabbi Nevarez
Bearing Witness – Day 3 (November 28) Yesterday was a tough day – to see the destruction and devastation,
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Rabbi Nevarez’s Visit to Sha’ar HaNegev: Witnessing Heartache and Resilience
Bearing Witness – Days 1 and 2 (November 26 and 27, 2023) We began our time together sharing dinner with leaders/members of the Sha’ar
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Dvarim: Conversing with a chatbot by Joe Nalven (July 22, 2023)
Dvarim: Conversing with a chatbot by Joe Nalven (July 22, 2023) This drash on Deuteronomy 1-3 is composed by my questions and answers from two AI chatbots (Bard and ChatGPT).
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Rebekah’s Choice ─ Toldot
Joe Nalven – September 29, 2022 Rebekah’s Choice ─ Toldot Summary[i] Toldot ─ Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Isaac prays on behalf of Rebekah for a child and
Beth Israel Blog, Clergy Sermons
Return. Rejoice. Renew: Woundedness, Our Superpower Kol Nidre 5783 – Rabbi Jason Nevarez
Some say the most important sermons that Rabbis give are the ones that we, ourselves, need to hear. And so tonight, I find myself deeply drawn to sharing with you
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“Yes, Regrets!” Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel’s Yom Kippur Sermon 2022/5783
G’mar chatima tovah, may each of you be inscribed in the book of good deeds; and for those able I want to wish you a tzom kal, a meaningful and
Torah Study
Va’etchanan – Torah Study August, 2022 – by Rabbi Bohm
Here is my definition of religion: Religion is an attempt to address the hunger for meaning, understanding, and connection. Religion provides experiences and ideas which evoke awe and tolerates mystery.