June 1, 2021
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe the year has passed and we have not been “panim el panim” face to face, except through a computer screen! Finally, after a year of Zooming in we are destined to be together IN PERSON for worship, for celebration, for community. I am so excited to be able […]
April 1, 2021
Dear Friends, With spring comes the promise of new life, germinated seeds and bulbs peeking through the ground. It’s the beginning of the garden season and I could not be more excited! The TRT Garden is already blooming with meaningful programming and prayers on many fronts. I want to thank all of our lay leaders […]
February 1, 2021
Dear Friends, The events of the past few weeks have shown us what can happen when hate is left unchecked. Our halls of government are sacred and watching them desecrated was shocking and painful. Jewish history has been filled with those kinds of traumas. The images of destruction and the lasting emotions of fear and […]
December 1, 2020
Dear Friends, As the days grow darker and the weather turns cooler, we are anticipating the winter holidays and the Festival of Lights: Chanukah will soon be upon us! This year, we need the light of those candles more than ever. Each candle illuminates the blessings we cherish today: health, family, friends, community, and the […]
October 1, 2020
Dear Friends, I have just completed my first High Holy Days with TRT and it was certainly a journey filled with challenges and surprises for all of us. It’s been an honor and pleasure to get to know so many of you albeit in our Zoom rooms! From the beginning of my tenure at TRT […]
When we sing, we pray twice
Dear Friends, “When we sing, we pray twice.” That phrase is part of one of my favorite settings by composer, Michael Hunter Ochs, and it is certainly true! This year is unique because we are singing via zoom! Summer is passing swiftly as I work with the TRT Band and Choir to create some music […]
We Will Sing
Reb Nachman taught: “The whole entire world is a narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to be afraid.” These days it feels like we are ALL on the narrow bridge and fear is our constant companion! So how do we resist the urge to be afraid? Each of us has our favorite ways […]