D’var Torah by Rabbi Harold J. Kravitz Rosh Hashanah, Day 1—September 10, 2018The last year and a half has been an emotional roller coaster for our family. I lost my mom Mildred last year and was saying Kaddish until May. In late June Cindy’s dad Irv died, so this year she is saying Kaddish. It […]
D’var Torah by Rabbi Aaron Weininger Rosh Hashanah Day 2—September 11, 2018 I remember where I was when… For many here it may be, “I remember where I was when the Halloween Blizzard hit.” Or, “I remember where I was when the Twins last won the World Series.” Both date back to 1991. Sorry Twins […]
Given the wacky scheduling of the High Holy Days this year, Selichot falls on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. That probably means attendance will be even lower than usual, and they are usually pretty low. Perhaps because the numbers are small, the tradition in the Twin Cities is for many congregations—Reform and Conservative—to come […]
While attempting to make a traditional Rosh Hashana recipes, I deviated from my recipe and brought the apple and honey flavors together with a new twist!
Not having a “home” for the High Holy Days can make you feel a little lonely. Here’s our 3rd annual lists of Twin Cities synagogues and independent minyans that invite you to join them.
How do I stand before God on the High Holy Days and proclaim that I forgive all those who have trespassed against me when something has been taken from me that can never be replaced?
How do I stand before God on the High Holy Days and proclaim that I forgive all those who have trespassed against me when something has been taken from me that can never be replaced?
Israel and HUC is a very difficult place sometimes. I was expecting the High Holy Days to be extra meaningful just being in Jerusalem. Some of the days were powerful and other parts were tough. Some experiences are only possible in Israel.
One of the skills of a well-lived life is to be able to recognize and right the wrongs we have created through our actions. The Days of Awe present us an opportunity.
Fashionistas, this is your year to master the challenging art of mixing modesty with style for the high holy days.
