Sep
18
2017

The Value of….Betterment

Jenny Kramer

Betterment It is hard to believe that I have already been part of the TEBH community for two months and already feel at home. Over the past two months, as numerous families have warmly welcomed me and shared about what makes TEBH such a special community, I have, in turn, shared about the values I… Read more »

Sep
15
2017

Dear Rabbi: Why Do We Celebrate Two Days of Rosh HaShanah

Rabbi Jonathan Aaron

Dear Rabbi, I have never understood this: why do some synagogues (like Temple Emanuel) celebrate two days of Rosh Hashanah, while others only celebrate one? Dear Celebrater, The origins of Rosh Hashanah’s two days is connected to the 2 day celebrations at the beginning of the three Pilgrimage Festivals (Sukkot, Pesach, Shavuot) and goes back… Read more »