Reflections Off the Bimah

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Why Jews Love Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

This is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders from throughout the Jewish world and beyond. These special posts give …

The Men Who Spoke To God

November 15, 2019

  When I was a boy, my grandparents were my most significant Jewish influence. We always spent parts of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur with them, going to the great …

Caring for Our Bodies – Our Congregational Theme

November 7, 2019

Beth El’s theme of the year is Shmirat HaGuf – Caring for Our Bodies.  Across the congregation, we will explore our physical, mental, spiritual, and relationship health. Our lives are …

Do a Mitzvah on Mitzvah Day – (this Sunday)

October 25, 2019

This is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders from throughout the Jewish world and beyond. These special posts give …

What Are We Building?

October 11, 2019

In about 15 minutes my Dad is going to arrive to help me put up my Sukkah. It takes me back to our home in Baltimore circa 1995 when we …