From the Rabbi's Desk

This week we begin the fifth and final book of the Torah, Devarim or Deuteronomy. The book spends a great deal of time reflecting on the previous books while Moses prepares for his demise before the Israelites can cross over the Jordan River into the land of Israel (Canaan at the time). In fact, the book is comprised of a series of goodbye speeches Moses made. Each was intended to provoke certain actions and feelings in the future. As Moses...Read more...

We are back in Brookhaven after a month away at camp and ready to move full speed ahead. Camp was an incredible treat and wonderful experience. One might question the wisdom of taking “vacation” at a Jewish summer camp where one is employed. The days are very long, beginning at 7:00 am and often not finishing our work until 10:00 pm. There are times when I’m working past midnight.

Here’s why I pay little attention to such...Read more...

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