Existence is Resistance

Shabbat Vayeitzei December 2, 2022 – 9 Kislev 5783 Congregation Bet Ha’am Rabbi Jared H. Saks             I learned a story from the Talmud early in the pandemic that brought me hope. In Tractate Makkot (24b), we read a story about a group of rabbis who ascend to Jerusalem after the destruction of the Temple … Read more

Finding Family, History and other Surprises in Israel

By Sarah Szanton             “Want to go pray in the street?” our cousin Nachshon casually asked us on a Friday night after candle-lighting.             “In the street?” I asked. Isn’t that dangerous? I thought. Won’t we get hit by a car? Won’t people think we’re crazy? Maybe he meant something different. A parade in the … Read more