This is originally posted on April 5, 2018 on KuglerCast.com. Our guest today is Rabbi Sarah Bassin. After Sarah’s performance—it was interesting in that she was joined on the stage… Read more »
Food
May
09
2018
09
2018
May
03
2018
03
2018
Strive to Make a Difference: Julian Javor | Pilots N Paws
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
In June of 2016, I began the pursuit of a lifelong dream of mine – Flying. Since I was a baby, aviation has been a huge passion of mine. Between… Read more »
May
02
2018
02
2018
On Helping Syria and Refusing Powerlessness
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
I have no idea how to fix Syria. Most Middle East experts admit they don’t either. It’s complicated. The Middle East is littered with the failed good intentions of our… Read more »
May
01
2018
01
2018
Noor Houriani’s Bat Mitzvah, May 19, 2018
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
My name is Noor Nora Houriani. I am currently in 7th grade at Hawthorne School where I recently won the Aristonian Award for academic excellence. I like to play piano… Read more »
May
01
2018
01
2018
A Reflection on Art and Soul – Fly: The Musical
Cantor Lizzie Weiss
This past weekend I had the opportunity to witness thirteen magnificent teens pour their hearts out in word and song in the first ever “Art and Soul” show entitled “Fly:… Read more »
Apr
14
2018
14
2018
Eli Nissenbaum Bar Mitzvah, April 14, 2018
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
I am a seventh-grade student at New West Charter, and my favorite subject is history because I love learning about the past. Soccer is my passion — I play for… Read more »
Apr
13
2018
13
2018
Yom HaShoah 2018, A Reflection
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
“Today, all over the world, Jews are remembering. Today, all over the world, it is Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. Today we continue to feel it and connect to it…. Read more »
Mar
17
2018
17
2018
Sela Aaron’s Bat Mitzvah, March 17, 2018
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
I am a 7th grader at Emerson Community Charter. I like to play guitar, be with kids, run, and spend time with my family. My parents are Jonathan and Michelle… Read more »
Feb
18
2018
18
2018
The Limits of Communication: D’var Torah T’rumah
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
This piece was originally published at ReformJudaism.org on February 15, 2018 T’Rumah, Exodus 25:1−27:19 As with any good architectural design, this Torah portion offers precise instructions. Parashat T’rumah lays out… Read more »
Feb
15
2018
15
2018
Learning from the Imperfection of Religion: D’var Torah Mishpatim
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
This piece was originally published at ReformJudaism.org on February 2, 2018 Well, which is it? You can look to almost any sacred text in any tradition, and find those passages… Read more »
Feb
15
2018
15
2018
Encounters That Can Make Us Become Better Jews: D’var Torah Yitro
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
This piece was originally published at ReformJudaism.org on January 26, 2018 Yitro, Exodus 18:1–20:23 Jews are good at nostalgia. We remember with fondness the tenements of the Lower East Side… Read more »
Feb
05
2018
05
2018
Holy Envy | OnBeing Podcast featuring Rabbi Sarah Bassin
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
On Being takes up the big questions of meaning with scientists and theologians, artists and teachers. This episode was recorded at the URJ’s biennial in boston and features Rabbi Sarah… Read more »
Jan
29
2018
29
2018
How We Win Is Important: D’var Torah B’Shalach
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
This piece was originally published at ReformJudaism.org on January 26, 2018 B’shalach, Exodus 13:17−17:16 If we as Jews believed in a hell, Amalek would have a special place in it…. Read more »
Jan
25
2018
25
2018
Strive to Heal the World
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills strives to connect with the larger Jewish community and engage with the broader world. Tikkun Olam is a centerpiece of what we do at Temple… Read more »
Jan
22
2018
22
2018
Thinking Big and Failing Fast: D’var Torah – Bo
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
This piece was originally published at ReformJudaism.org on January 20, 2018 Bo, Exodus 10:1−13:16 Think big. As a society, we value those who step beyond the status quo, who push… Read more »
Jan
12
2018
12
2018
Kavanah for January 2018
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
Kavanah January 2018 We count our lives by years But we don’t live that way We live for future moments For deadlines, for parties, for anniversaries and travels For… Read more »
Jan
10
2018
10
2018
Shortness of Breath, Shortness of Spirit: D’var Torah Va-eira
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
Va-eira, Exodus 6:2−9:35 High school wasn’t great for me. I functioned at the periphery of social groups, laying low and laughing at jokes made at my expense so as not… Read more »
Jan
04
2018
04
2018
Strive to Make a Difference: Shana Passman | Jewish Family Services
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
As my four children left the house, I found myself looking for a way to both fill my time, but more importantly to fill my soul. The answer for me… Read more »
Jan
03
2018
03
2018
The Limits of Control: D’var Torah Sh’mot
Rabbi Sarah Bassin
This piece was originally published at ReformJudaism.org on January 1, 2018. Sh’mot, Exodus 1:1−6:1 We take control. We lose control. Sometimes things are beyond our control. There is as much… Read more »
Dec
27
2017
27
2017
What Cantors Do to Get Families to Services… and Why
Cantor Lizzie Weiss
This post originally appeared here on the URJ website on December 22, 2017. As a relatively new cantor, I approach each day as a learning experience and am thrilled by… Read more »