The message of the final Torah portion in the book of Leviticus, bechukotai, is one of hope. It may be Difficult to see this at first, because as the litany of punishments for disobedience to the Divine far outweighs the rewards for following the right path - or...

These words were shared at the NAACP sponsored program “Unity Against Antisemitism and Hate” on January 31, 2022

About 14 years ago, almost immediately after I had become invested as a cantor by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music, I received a call from then-president of the American Conference of Cantors (ACC), asking me if I would be willing to serve the Conference and represent on the Outreach and Membership commission of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC), now known as the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ).

Mitch and I wish each of you and your families Shana tovah u’metukah – a sweet New Year filled with goodness, good health, and love,

V’shamru by Craig Taubman

Cantor Jacqueline Menaker, Reform Spiritual Leader of Shirat Hayam, Ventnor, NJ and Dave Gross, renowned Pianist, Conductor, and Arranger prepare for the upcoming High Holy Days 5782.

In honor of all the women who have nurtured, loved, and inspired us on this Mother’s Day May 9, 2021

At a time of personal loss or transition, one of the most profound comforts provided by Jewish tradition is its recognition of the marking of time and the consistent presence of ritual, law, and customs which provide structure and sense of purpose to our lives.

Galeem students are celebrating Israel Independence Day. Am Yisrael Chai!

Enjoy our 2021 Purimspiel!

It has been seven years since I prayed at the Kotel (Western Wall) on Rosh Chodesh with Anat Hoffman, the Executive Director Israel Religious Action Center and director and founding member of Nashot HaKotel (Women of the Wall).