Reflections Off the Bimah


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Join Interfaith Discussion on Forgiveness on Yom Kippur Afternoon

October 4, 2019

There was a wonderful feeling throughout Beth El during Rosh Hashana. People reconnected with each other, reflected on the past year and hopefully gained new clarity on issues or struggles …

Shana Tova 5780

September 27, 2019

This week 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 …

What are we building?

September 13, 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 …

We Have to Rethink Elul

August 30, 2019

This is the fifth week of the month and allows for another outside blog.  As Saturday and Sunday begin the month of Elul, I offer this blog by Alon Goshen-Gottstein …

The Educational Benefits of Taking Kids to Museums

August 23, 2019

This week 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 …