Newsletter Post – October 16, 2025

by August Adelman | Oct 15, 2025 | Rabbi's Corner

כמה טוב שבאת הבתיתה Kama tov she’bata ha’baitah – how good it is that you have come home! These words are the refrain to one of the most beloved Israeli songs, made famous by Arik Einstein, and one that has been playing on repeat in our house since...

Newsletter Post – October 9, 2025

by August Adelman | Oct 8, 2025 | Rabbi's Corner

As we greet the recent news of a signed deal between Israel and Hamas, and eagerly await the swift return of the hostages, I’m sharing here the words I offered on Sunday evening at our KW regional October 7th memorial. It was wonderful to see so many of our...

Kol Nidre speech from President Jay Judkowitz – 5786/2025

by August Adelman | Oct 6, 2025 | Essays

Good evening everyone, and g’mar chatimah tova. It’s good to see so many of you here tonight. This will be the last time I directly address such a large part of the congregation as president. As many of you know, I was planning to step down at the next AGM, with our...