Balancing Humility and Responsibility
by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar In this past week’s Torah portion, Moses relates the experience of the 40-year journey the Israelites have made to the generation of Israelites who stand on the brink of the Promised Land. They are getting ready to enter it without Moses, who will no longer be by their side. […]
Chosenness, Conflict, and a Path Forward
by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar This past Shabbat we began the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy. The word “Deuteronomy” comes from a Greek translation of the phrase “Repetition of the Torah”, which is in a sense a fitting name for this final Book, because it largely consists of Moses, […]
Journeys of the Past and Present — Insights from Parashat Masei
by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar This past Shabbat we studied Parashat Masei, which means something like “travels” or “stages”. It is the last portion in the Sefer Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers, the fourth of five books of the Torah. In it, the “travels” being referred to comprise a deliberate and thorough recounting of […]
How-To with Hazzan Jessi
Fall In-Person Workshops: Tuesday, September 10 @ 6:15 – 7:00 pm — How To: Tallit and Torah Blessings (learning for all; practice for Jews ages 13 and older) Tuesday, October 15 @ 6:15 – 7:00 pm — How To: Carrying and Lifting the Torah (learning for all; practice for Jews ages 13 and older) Tuesday, […]
Enhancing Your Jewish Presence Online: A Guide to Resources and Community
Dates: Mondays — February 10, March 10, March 31, and April 28 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Mode: In-person Faculty: LilyFish Gomberg Fee: Free for Society Hill Synagogue Members • $54 for the General Public Are you looking to deepen your engagement with the online Jewish community? Join our course designed specifically for congregants who […]