My intention was to write an article reflecting on our beautiful Rosh Hashanah services but due to life’s unexpected turn of events, it is with tremendous sadness and shock that I tell you that my very dear friend and esteemed Colleague, Dr./Cantor Mordechai Sobol, suddenly passed away on September 15th of a massive brain aneurysm. Continue Reading »
Wow, this summer has been so hot but it has been a beautiful one…We just celebrated our merger with the Jewish Center of Oak Hills with a very special Friday Night Service & Dinner and Saturday morning Shabbat Service. So many attended this celebratory Shabbat and our Congregation was filled with spirituality, love and friendship. Continue Reading »
I would like to share with all of you the beautiful moment I recently experienced at the Cantors Assembly Convention a few weeks ago, which took place in West Palm Beach, Florida. Although we were right near the beach, we stayed indoors, going from session to session, filled with music, interesting lectures, tradition and friendship. Continue Reading »
June and I were down in Florida recently celebrating our grandson Jordan’s graduation from Miami Law School. I was choked up the entire weekend because it was a special day of celebration. It was also Mother’s Day and I get very emotional not only thinking of my mother but the beauty and uniqueness that all Continue Reading »
Seventy years since the establishment of our beloved State of Israel. What an incredible milestone! Celebrations have been taking place across the entire Jewish world. Israel has been singing, dancing & beaming with pride. Jews of all ages & backgrounds are in a “state of Simcha”. Our Jewish Homeland is strong & vibrant! I was Continue Reading »
Firstly, I must share with you my reflections on what a beautiful evening we just experienced together as we honored our beloved Rabbi David Wise. The night was filled with love, appreciation, honor and respect. There was so much ruach (spirit) and happiness that surrounded us as we celebrated our Rabbi’s 13th year as our Continue Reading »
Firstly, I would like to begin by asking everyone to join me in saying a prayer for the victims, their families, their friends, and all the students and faculty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The tragic mass shooting has caused so much loss and pain so let us pray that all Continue Reading »
Our beloved Rabbi David Wise is a very special and unique Rabbi and Individual. He is not only my Co-Clergy Partner but he is also my friend. He is a man of fine character who treats others with respect and kindness. I feel true comradery with Rabbi Wise and I am honored to share the Continue Reading »
Wow…our HHBJC ANNUAL FAMILY/ COMMUNITY DINNER, which did actually fall on Chanukah this year, was fantabulous! Thank you to our very special MARIS BLECHNER and her fantastic ENGAGEMENT TEAM for putting together such a fun filled, delicious and festive celebration. THE LANDAU FAMILY BAND (Arnie and his two sons Jeremy and David) amaze me every Continue Reading »
It’s Thanksgiving time! You know me; I don’t take anything for granted. I ponder, I reflect, I reminisce and I look ahead…Thanksgiving is a day I truly think about what I am grateful for. I am grateful to my family, for their unconditional love & support and I think about my beloved congregation (my HHBJC Continue Reading »
