My Friend, It has been a long and difficult week with continuously changing circumstances, and plenty of anxiety. By now…
Rabbi Jaymee Alpert
As of March 10, 2020 Dear Friends, Considering the additional guidelines released by Santa Clara County Public Health on March…
On the last Shabbat of each Jewish month, we recite a blessing called Birkat HaChodesh over the new month ahead….
At this time of the year, we tend to have high expectations. During the High Holy Day season, we turn…
Last year on Yom Kippur, I spoke about ethical wills. According to celebrationsoflife.net, an ethical will, or in Hebrew, a…
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since Danny and I moved to California,…
Kedoshim and LGBTQ Relationships Our parashah this morning, Parashat Kedoshim, contains many different ways to become holy. The word Kedoshim…
Over the last few weeks, we have incorporated two new traditions into our Shabbat morning services. We have begun calling…
Parashat Metzora, much like last week’s parashah – Tazria, is one of those parshiot that is really tough for moderns…
On Shabbat HaChodesh, the Shabbat on or immediately preceding the month of Nisan – the month in which we celebrate…