Rabbi's Chayva's Chat

NOTE: Originally emailed on October 25, 2023.

This week I’m thinking about the extensive reach of our community. I heard it in the stories that emerged during our Israel Havdalah and open community hour last weekend - how connected many of us are to the people and land of Israel. I’m also thinking about it as many of our members depart for Spain and Portugal to learn about the Jewish history there with Rabbi Emeritus Danny Gottlieb and Ricki Weintraub. 

An old Jewish tradition says that if you travel to do a mitzvah, you will travel safely. I am so glad that you are going to do the mitzvah of preserving our people’s story. We can’t wait to hear from you and learn from you when you get back. Nesiya tova, have a good journey!