The Eternal Light of Summer That Shines at Temple Beth El by Dara Gever,...
The Eternal Light of Summer That Shines at Temple Beth El by Dara Gever, Director of Youth Engagement The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer. The leaves on the trees are turning...
View ArticleThe Golden Rule
by Rabbi Judith Schindler October 2014 Inspired by a Wednesday morning panel made up of representatives from the Christian, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish faiths presented at Charlotte Country Day’s Middle...
View ArticleViolence Stained Souls vs. Peace Loving Hearts by Rabbi Judith Schindler
“Blessed be God” The men prayed Talleisim on shoulders Tefillin wrapped tightly In horrific irony “Allahu akbar – God is the greatest,” The terrorists proclaimed With meat cleavers and guns in hand...
View ArticleAn Attitude of Gratitude! by Susan Jacobs, Director of Education
On Thanksgiving in my home, we have a tradition of going around the table to say what we are thankful for. The same thing is happening in many, many homes all over the country. We all have so much to...
View ArticleEight Nights and Eight Lights by Rabbi Judy Schindler
As darkness descends upon our world tonight, we welcome the festival of Chanukah. As we celebrate, may we fill our world with expanded light. Here are eight intentions to kindle our passion. We kindle...
View ArticleTHE GIFT I GIVE MYSELF WILL BE… by Cantor Andrew Bernard
As Jews, we have the advantage of experiencing many significant annual events twice: once as part of our Jewish year and once as part of the secular year. We have Sukkot and Thanksgiving, Rosh Hashanah...
View ArticleWaking Up to a New Year By Rabbi Judith Schindler
We close our eyes to 2014. So much to leave behind. Lost planes, Lost lives. Shots ringing out - In Syria, in schools, across Israel’s borders. Rising tides of anti-Semitism Rising distrust of police...
View ArticleScience and Religion by Rabbi Judith Schindler
Uncovering the hidden Confronting problems Asking questions struggling to find answers under microscopes, in ancient texts, and in the world The languages of both require translation for the commoner....
View ArticleI Will Sing by Rabbi Judy Schindler delivered at Antioch Missionary Baptist...
Psalm 133 states – Hinei mah tov umah naim shevet achim gam yachad. Behold, how good it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together. How great it is to be here with all of you, the congregation of...
View ArticleFor the Sin of Technology by Rabbi Judith Schindler
Inspired by a Joined In Education presentation by Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair at Providence Day School Technology — an addiction. Technology — taking it to bathrooms, to bed, to behind the wheel...
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