Relief, Joy, and Peace
by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar It is with great relief that I write reflecting on an agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States, that seeks to bring an end to this two-year war launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The deal would bring home all 48 remaining hostages, 20 of […]
We Need Each Other
Yom Kippur 5786 by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar We need each other. That’s the premise of this sermon. And yet as nice as that sounds, and as easy as that is to affirm, I can promise you it can take a lot longer to learn than one might think. I’ve learned that lesson the hard way. It’s […]
Sacred Touchstones
Kol Nidrei 5786 by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar As I stand here on Erev Yom Kippur, the eve of the Day of Atonement, I’m picturing us on the shore of a river. I don’t know why we’re here, but our task, I feel certain, is to reach the other side. The current is rushing, and the […]
Geoff Kelly’s Al Het
For the sins we have committed by not showing up for others, and for the sins we have committed by not showing up for ourselves. For the sins we have committed by holding our tongues at injustice, and for the sins we have committed by contributing to it through our own deeds. For the sin […]
The State of the Synagogue 5786
Yom Kippur 5786 by Lisa Eizen, Synagogue President Shanah tovah. It is so good to see all of you here today as we gather for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of our year. On behalf of the Board and leadership of Society Hill Synagogue, I want to warmly welcome each of you – our members, […]