Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber

B'reishit: Creating a Meaningful World

D'Var Torah By: Dr. Carol Ochs

August 27, 2013

There are many different ways to understand the majestic account of the Creation described in the beginning of the Torah. One approach is to read Genesis 1 in conjunction with a passage from the Jewish morning service: "God renews the work of Creation every day, constantly." This text puts the...

Mikeitz

The Sacred Art of Listening

D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber

September 19, 2012

FOCAL POINT And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I have had a dream, but no one can interpret it. Now I have heard it said of you that for you to hear a dream is to tell its meaning." Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "Not I! God will see to Pharaoh's welfare."...

B'reishit

Creating a Meaningful World

D'Var Torah By: Dr. Carol Ochs

August 20, 2012

There are many different ways to understand the majestic account of the Creation described in the beginning of the Torah. One approach is to read Genesis 1 in conjunction with a passage from the Jewish morning service: "God renews the work of Creation every day, constantly." This text puts the...

Purim and M’gillat Esther

Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber

February 14, 2012

Purim is just around the corner. Your congregation is making plans for the celebration, whether those plans include a carnival or a spiel, there is a sense of excitement in the air. These festivities are rooted in the Bible, more specifically in M’gillat...

Purim

Tu BiSh’vat: Resources

Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber

January 10, 2012

In a few weeks we will be celebrating Tu BiSh’vat. There are numerous approaches you could take in planning your celebration. The information on Tu BiSh’vat includes resources for seders, historical background and links to related topics.

Trees and the

Tu BiShvat