Newsletter Post – July 11, 2024

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Rabbi's Corner

Originally published July 11, 2024 Water is a powerful symbol that transcends religions and cultures. In Judaism, we often refer to mayyim hayyim, the living waters that make up the mikveh. As a people whose origins are in the desert, we are acutely attuned to the...

Newsletter Post – June 27, 2024

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Rabbi's Corner

Originally published June 27, 2024 It was wonderful to see so many folks from Temple Shalom and the broader community at Sunday’s Walk for Israel. I was proud to represent Temple Shalom and our values. Below are the words that I shared on Sunday: Earlier this week, I...

Newsletter Post – June 20, 2024

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Rabbi's Corner

Originally published June 20, 2024 When I landed in Toronto last Sunday night, finally back home after nearly 3 weeks in Singapore, I was thrilled (and more than a little relieved) to read the reports and see the pictures of Toronto’s UJA Walk with Israel on June 9....

Newsletter Post – June 13, 2024

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Rabbi's Corner

Originally posted June 13, 2024 This week, Jewish communities around the world celebrated the holiday of Shavuot, marking the culmination of our Omer cycle and our receiving the Torah. Tradition tells us that every single Jewish soul – past, present, and future...

Newsletter Post – June 6, 2024

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Rabbi's Corner

Originally published June 6, 2024 By now, you have probably heard about the latest antisemitic incident in our region, this one hitting much closer to home than recent attacks against schools and synagogues in Toronto. A rock was thrown through the window of Beth...