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As we pray for the safe return of all hostages, we reaffirm our call for a negotiated ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza. See our resources and actions you can take.

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Celebrate Sukkot

“Sukkot,” a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts," refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest, and commemorates the 40 years of Jewish wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt. Sinai. Learn more about this joyous holiday that starts Oct. 16.

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This Week's Torah Portion

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This Week's Torah Portion

Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot
חוֹל הַמֹּעֵד סֻכֹּת
Shabbat During the Intermediate Days of Sukkot

Moses said to the Eternal, "See, You say to me, 'Lead this people forward,' but You have not made known to me whom You will send with me. Further, You have said, 'I have singled you out by name, and you have, indeed, gained My favor.'"- Exodus 33:12

Torah

Holidays Exodus 33:12–34:26

Haftarah

Ezekiel 38:18-39:7 [historic: Ezekiel 38:18-39:16]; The Book of Ecclesiastes is Read

When

/ 17 Tishri 5785

What's New

Judging Others, Judging Ourselves

One year ago, I wrote a reflection about the label "Judgement Days" for the time between Rosh HaShanah and the end of Yom Kippur. Since then, we only need to say a date out loud to realize how dramatically our world has changed: October 7th.
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