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Mon, Mar 16, 2009
Purim – A time of Great Deliverance
By Rabbi Carol Calise
The Feast of Purim is celebrated in the month of Adar, which usually falls in March. The celebration is one of great joy and fun. The traditional saying – “Be happy, it’s Adar! – is connected to this celebration. Synagogues celebrate with carnivals, [...]
Sat, Jan 03, 2009
Prayer for Israel
by Rabbi Carol Calise
As Israel has once again been put in the situation where she must defend herself and her people, we want to encourage each one to stand in prayer with our Jewish people. Since the day modern Israel was proclaimed to be a nation on May 14, 1948, she has [...]
Read MoreMon, Dec 01, 2008
A time to Dedicate
by Rabbi Carol Calise
During December we celebrate Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights and the Festival of Dedication. This holiday commemorates the deliverance of Adonai on behalf of our people when wicked Antiochus tried to destroy us. He used a brave family led by Mattithias and Judah HaMaccabbee. [...]
Mon, Sep 01, 2008
Elul – a month to prepare
by Rabbi Carol Calise
We have entered the month of Elul and preparations are being made for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. This month is a month of introspection and repentance as we examine ourselves in the presence of Adonai. In Aramaic Elul means “to search”. This is appropriate since [...]