Daily Letter 51: You matter Many of us worry we don’t know what to say or how to respond when somebody’s distressed. Take two minutes of your day today and listen to this story and to the five crisp pieces of advice we can all follow. It’s a great podcast you should get to know
Facilitated by Hadassah Margolis Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 5:00-6:00PM | SIGN UP HERE Come join us to explore how antisemitism has been showing up in our lives since October 7. This space is not to talk/debate politics, but rather to be in community to discuss antisemitism’s effects on well-being, share coping ideas, and
From the Front Lines With Michael Oren Saturday, November 18, 12:30 PM at KI In-person and online (Click Zoom here) In partnership with the Friends of United Hatzalah, we are pleased to welcome Michael Oren, who will be joining us for part of Shabbat service, followed by an update on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and a Q&A immediately
eDvar Shabbat Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 Abraham in 2023 Abraham was born, according to the Bible’s chronology, 1948 years after creation*. He discovered God at age 75. That is, in the year 2023. This was, of course, before the Common Era. BCE. Many more call it BC. October 7, 2023 and its aftermath have hurled our people
Enlarging your Spiritual Storehouse “Jews kept and enlarged their spiritual store at the very time when they were hunted and hated” wrote the novelist George Eliot. She marveled at the pliancy of Hebrew genius which relentlessly insisted, “difficulty means new device.” Toward this end, I am announcing a new weekly online gathering. Every Friday morning
Hersh Those held in harmful captivity remain our primary priority. Please watch. Am Yisrael Chai. Rabbi William Hamilton
Strengthening our moral compass is the best way to confront evil “The only safeguard against constant danger is constant vigilance and constant guidance.” – Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Constant action, as well. Three things today: Continue to provide specific items from this registry for IDF units in the north. They should be sent to: KI Chamal, 384 Harvard Street,
Israeli Muslims: “We are all Israeli and we know why we’re fighting” Many of the first-responders who were killed on October 7th, were Muslim Israelis. They too fought heroically and lost their lives. Watch the final 27 seconds or the full 1:47. Action item: We know a few Boston young adults who have returned to join the IDF and