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A monthly commentary relating Torah to learning about Jewish sacred aging.

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Behalotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16) In The End, We Still Hope

June 12, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Moving is hard. Moving the Israelites, well, even harder. Just ask Moses. This week’s portion details some of the challenges and frustrations of Moses and even includes his own brother and sister complaining (chapter 12). [Read more…]

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Nasso (Numbers 4:21-7:89) Can We Be A Blessing?

June 5, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

This has been a challenging few days. Between the murders in Washington, DC and the fire throwing horror in Boulder, CO, so many of our community have been left with feelings that we never thought [Read more…]

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B’midbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20) Seeking Order Within Chaos and the Power of Community

May 28, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

We meet the Israelites this Shabbat at a very important moment. Moses and Aaron have been given their instructions, and it is time for the real march to the Promised Land to begin. The Book [Read more…]

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B’har/B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34) The Value of Value: What and Who Do We Value?

May 21, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

This week we again meet a double portion as we conclude Leviticus. These two portions are filled with challenges as the encompass a wide range of social, economic, ritual laws that take us from promise [Read more…]

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Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23) An Easy And Meaningful Way To Fulfill A Mitzvah From Torah

May 15, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

It is always interesting, and in a way, amazing, how Torah “speaks” to us. The blessing for Torah study includes that Hebrew word “la’asok” which is often translated as “speak”. Torah speaks to us in [Read more…]

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Acharei Mot-K’doshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27) Who or What Are Our Scapegoats Today?

May 8, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

This year we read on this Shabbat a double portion, Acharei Mot/K’doshim. There is enough in these portions for a semester of issues. There are many texts that are used as proof texts for a [Read more…]

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Tazria-Metzorah (Leviticus 12:1-15:33) The “Tza’ra’at” From Within !

May 1, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Oh, what a challenge this double portion provides! When a Bar or Bat Mitzvah student finds out that this is their portion there is always that moment of surprise, drama and concern. After all, what [Read more…]

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Shimini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47) Choosing The Sacred or Profane?

April 24, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Once again, the Torah reading for this Shabbat reflects the world in which we are living. This portion comes in between some important dates in the Jewish calendar. Thursday the 24th was Holocaust Remembrance Day [Read more…]

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Shabbat – Passover and Yizkor: Make Our TIME Count

April 16, 2025 Rabbi Richard Address 0

Many of you who may attend a service or life cycle event at a synagogue may be familiar with the Alvin Fine meditation “Birth Is A Beginning and Death A Destination”. The meditation speaks about [Read more…]

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Exploring Miriam’s Role in the Passover Exodus Story

April 10, 2025 Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC 0

This D’var Torah from Chaplain Barry Pitegoff highlights the significance of Miriam in the Exodus narrative. As Moses’ sister, her actions empower women to sing and celebrate freedom equally with men. The commentary urges a deeper understanding of supporting roles in scripture, emphasizing connection and collective suffering. [Read more…]

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