August 16, 2024 D’var by Betsy Fuchs My family and I were members of Temple Beth Israel in Chicago when I turned 13 years old long ago in 1957. At that time Beth Israel was one of the few Jewish congregations that had Bas Mitzvahs for girls. However, the...
August 9, 2024 D’var by Susan Stone How many of us have schmoozed with a friend about a recent vacation? WE tell the highlights… the ups and downs…The disappointing parts..getting lost, grouchy tourists…museums closed when you arrive, etc. …. and the...
June 5, 2024 D’var by member Emily Harris Parshat Bamidbar is the first Parsha in the book of “numbers”, which gets its name because of the census in this opening chapter. But according to the commentary in the Etz Hayim Torah, “its proper Hebrew designation,...
June 14th, 2024 D’var by Stan Cohn Shabbat shalom everyone. So, let me give you the scoop upfront. The Torah portion tonight is really all about holiness. Now, some will tell me “That’s Naso!” And I will say – you’re exactly right,...
June 28, 2024 D’var by Bruce Koff Good evening and Shabbat Sholom! Thank-you for this opportunity to celebrate Pride with my JRC community, and to find in tonight’s parshat what I hope is a bit of wisdom for our times, times in which the queer community is under...
June 21, 2024 D’var by member Andrew Segall Good evening! My name is Andrew Segall and it is a delight to be outside with you on a gorgeous evening at the lakefront. We have been treated to amazing weather and the comforting and familiar sounds of Cantor Howard. ...
