A man once petitioned Rabbi Nosson of Breslov for a blessing to find his match. He complained that he had been seeking the right woman for many years and had still not found her. Rabbo Nosson ...

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We humans are social creatures; we are not designed to live alone. We prefer companionship, connection, and emotional engagement. However, sometimes we shy away from community because we feel a need ...

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An anonymous queen saves the day in the nick of time by asking her people to fast on Passover! How bizarre can you get? Well there’s more; this week we have a Shushan Purim Shabbat with a sprinkle of ...

The new wireless power transfer standard will eliminate the power cord from kitchen appliances like blenders, toasters, and air fryers. The new wireless power transfer standard will eliminate the ...

Ma nishtanah haPesah hazeh? How is this Pesah different? I’m sure that many Jewish households have struggled with this year’s Pesah celebration in light of the situation in Israel and the war in Gaza, ...

Congregation Beth Israel: 10 a.m. coffee, tea and Torah. Rabbi Lisa and Hazzan Steve do a deep dive, extended morning Torah study on Parashat Ki Tissa. 6:30 p.m. Havdalah. Say goodbye to Shabbat with ...

This is the key question in Jewish education. Why should I do this? Why should I like it? Why should it be part of my life? The “whys” are endless. This is good. Asking why helps us understand the ...