by Rabbi Belgrad | Feb 22, 2018
Chevre, Just a quick reminder: on Shabbat morning, we’ll dialogue about my thoughts and yours on the topic of spirituality and religion. Leslie and Kevin will host; to sign up for the potluck luncheon: www.PerfectPotluck.com/FBTO5281. For more information,...
by Rabbi Belgrad | Feb 21, 2018
Chevre, I take the rise of “spirituality” over the past few decades to point to the dying of old religious forms and the movement to create new ones, while also infusing some of the old ones with new energy, meaning and purpose. Martin Buber once wrote, in an essay...
by Rabbi Belgrad | Feb 20, 2018
Chevre, In the decades since I was ordained, “spirituality” has been a powerful buzzword . . . and more. It has shaped the direction of the liberal American Jewish movements and resurrected old rituals, while also giving birth to new rituals, movements...
by Rabbi Belgrad | Feb 15, 2018
Chevre, Just a quick reminder of our Shabbat dessert gathering tomorrow night. Our focus will be on our SEG-Way (Social Engagement Gaggle). There will be related learning and an exercise designed so that we can share the tzedaka-type activities with which...
by Rabbi Belgrad | Feb 12, 2018
Chevre, As we posted, we are off and running quite successfully with the projects that have been created by our SEG-Way (Social Engagement Gaggle). Helping other people when they are in need is fundamental to Jewish living – an expression of our commitment to...
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