Recently, 17 rabbis from across the religious spectrum were asked, "What is the most serious threat facing the Jewish people?" As you can imagine, there were at least 17 different opinions, but there were also some areas of agreement. The top two threats identified were apathy and internal d…
On Rosh Hashanah, our synagogues burst at the seams with community members. And, like many of you, I look forward to gathering with friends and family. Unfortunately, our friends in Houston and Florida are not so lucky. More than a thousand people have been displaced from their homes, and Ho…
Friends, with the arrival of September, the Board of Directors elected at our June Annual Meeting and Celebration takes office. In this week's Shabbat message, our new Board Chair, Cary Lakenbach, shares his hopes and intentions for our Federation. Shabbat Shalom! - Howard
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In this week's Torah portion, Shoftim, Moses continues his final instructions to the Israelites as they prepare to cross over the Jordan River into their new homeland. This portion provides rich wisdom on the importance of justice, establishing a lawful society, and behavior during times of …
