Leo Baeck
By Rabbi Ofek Meir from reformjudaism.org
Tu BiShvat is known as the Jewish Arbor Day, and as such, it’s the time each year when Israeli schoolchildren plant trees. Perhaps it’s no coincidence, then, that it was a teacher, Ze’ev Yavetz, who instituted the custom of planting trees on Tu BiShvat…
Here, in The Leo Baeck Education Center, we continue our firm stance against anti-Antisemitism and racism in all its forms, as we stand in solidarity with our people and with all those who oppose hate and violence. [Read more…]
Service of G-d consists in what we do to our neighbor
(Rabbi Leo Baeck)
Kabbalat Shabbat services at Ohel Avraham are soulful and uplifting. A special service was held recently to honor the volunteers within our spiritual community. By definition, volunteers give of themselves TO the community, without any expectation of receiving recognition in return. However, there is a strong sense of communal appreciation and gratitude for volunteers that is fostered by the Ohel Avraham clergy and staff. Our rabbis and our community organizer make you want to be a part of the circle of helping and giving to congregants and visitors alike. [Read more…]
(עץ חיים היא למחזיקים בה ותומכיה מאושר” (משלי, ג’, י”ח”
“She is a tree of life for those who hold fast to her and all of her supporters are happy” (Proverbs 3:18)
Recently, congregation Ohel Avraham in Haifa had the wonderful opportunity to be reunited with members of our sister congregation, Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA, as part of the Anafim (branches) program. [Read more…]
Written by Leah Guren, Ohel Avraham congregant.
Over the years, I have attended High Holiday services at different shuls. It is fascinating that the same structure of prayer and ritual can vary so much depending on the denomination, the location, and even the style or personality of the congregation. [Read more…]
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