Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber

Torrah and Kippah
Rosh HaShanah

B'reishit: Creating a Meaningful World

D'Var Torah By: Dr. Carol Ochs
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
Torrah and Kippah
Mikeitz

The Sacred Art of Listening

D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber
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."
Torrah and Kippah
B'reishit

Creating a Meaningful World

D'Var Torah By: Dr. Carol Ochs
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

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

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

Environment and Climate Change