By the time this edition of the Migdalor is released, we will be just about to enter the space for the חג האביב-The Spring Holiday, of Passover. The planning and cleaning and cooking should all be done. We are prepared to welcome the holiday, welcome our guests and even the...
My friends, I’m writing my article today on the Thursday after celebrating Rosh Hashanah with our Congregation Am Hayam community. As I catch my breath and look forward to observing Yom Kippur, a few thoughts run through my mind and a few things I’d like to share. Clearly Rosh Hashanah...
With great joy and a smile both on my face and Judy’s face, we wish everyone a שנה טובה-a good and sweet New Year! The Congregation Am HaYam community has been so warm and kind in welcoming Judy and me to congregation, that means so very much to us. It...
My friends, Like everyone, I am beyond saddened and devastated by the news from the Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis that reached us yesterday. At a time when we as Jews are entering the month of Elul and prepping for the High Holidays, news of yet another mass...
A few words to share about Texas and its recent tragic events. My friends, On the 4th of July we celebrate the birthday of the United States. At times the word “United” feels like a reach. But in times of trouble, Americans have always looked after and cared for each...
Congratulations, you’ve finished your taxes for the year! You’ve filled out your paperwork and now you’re just waiting (wishing?) for that big tax refund you’re going to get! But how are you going to spend it? Even if you’re not expecting a refund from the IRS, if you had some...
Every year around this time things start to look a bit different. The days get longer, the sun gets a bit stronger and everywhere you go you can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring. Spring is a time of rebirth. This year we had one of the coldest...
Ahhhhhhh. We can finally take a deep breath. The holidays are behind us. We came through them a little wiser, a little more introspective (and maybe a little heavier). In the rush of activity with the holidays, with all of the havoc it played on our schedules, we might not...
Finalize plans with the extended family? Check. Plan out the menu? Check. Order the meat? Check. Clean the house? Check. Polish the silver? Check. Put out the good china? Check. Find something for the kids to wear to services? Check. Run around for weeks on end until you’re too exhausted...
Over 60 days! If you’re reading this on August 1st, we are more than 65 days away from the new year, Rosh Hashanah. It’s a weird thing about the holidays. When talking about when the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fell on any given years, most of us will say...
