A PRE-PURIM DELIGHT THAT CAME FROM ISRAEL ABOUT OUR VERY OWN CANTOR SOL ZIM… AFTER READING THE BELOW ARTICLE, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR A VERY SPECIAL MUSICAL TREAT ********************************************** On the eve of Shabbat Mevarchim of month Adar II, the “Yuval” archive “remembers” the “Miracles and Wonders” concert, which we held Continue Reading »
SHANAH TOVAH! My Beloved Congregation, I miss all of you so much! I miss standing on the Bima with my Pulpit Partner and my dear friend, our beloved Rabbi, David Wise. I miss seeing all of your smiling faces in the sanctuary, I miss you singing with me, I miss walking Continue Reading »
Many studies have proven that Music & Song is a great source of healing, both emotionally and physically. Music has a soothing effect on the mind, body and soul. They say that music helps secrete endorphins that help in the process of healing. Music can divert one’s mind away from pain and suffering, at least Continue Reading »
Let me share a story with you about a Jewish family that was highlighted in the AEPi website recently. As many of you probably know, AEPi (Alpha Epsilon Pi) is the Jewish College Fraternity that operates chapters at more than 175 college campuses in seven countries. As noted in the home page of their website, Continue Reading »
The last 4 weeks were truly a musical journey. Our Salute to Israel Gala Concert at Lefrak Concert Hall was spectacular! The symphony was superb, and Ofir Sobol conducted magnificently! In fact, I had several people who asked me how many rehearsals Ofir had with the orchestra and they were stunned to hear they only Continue Reading »
Winter is back…we knew it was on the way but we are never quite prepared. We are always trying to find ways to stay warm; fire places, Hot Chocolate, extra blankets, raising the thermostat, scarves, gloves, boots, etc. All of these ideas can help keep our hands and feet warm but we also need to Continue Reading »
The High Holidays and Chagim at our beloved HHBJC were truly beautiful! It warmed my heart to see all of you gleaming with love & togetherness. We chanted and swayed together as our prayers rose up to God filled with sincere faith, passion & hope. It is these moments, when we are all praying and Continue Reading »
The Holidays are now upon us and we are bonding so beautifully as a community and as a family! Let the love and spirituality that we share strengthen our voices as we pray to Hashem for a healthy & peaceful New Year! HERE ARE DATES AND EVENTS TO REMEMBER as we begin the New Year…Get Continue Reading »
Wow, the summer is flying by. Yes, it was really a hot one! Soon the temperatures will start dipping & we will miss the summer warmth. The most important thing is good health, happiness and community togetherness! The High Holidays are fast approaching and I am planning programs for this coming year, 5780. Here are Continue Reading »
Wow, what a beautiful and very full weekend we had at HHBJC. It all started on Wednesday evening, June 12th at our YIDDISH CLUB gathering. We had a blast! We learned, we laughed & we noshed together. Boy, did we laugh! Our Yiddish Club will resume following the High Holidays. Dates to to be announced. Continue Reading »
