Reflections on the Israel – Gaza War
The Israel - Gaza War The murderous terror attacks on Israel took place on October 7 when we, as a community, were celebrating Simchat Torah. As the news came [...]
Reflections on PRIDE Month 2023
I am writing this column in early June, at the beginning of LGBTQ PRIDE Month. As many of you know, over the course of my rabbinic career I have [...]
Responding to antisemitism
Responding to antisemitism On a daily basis, I receive an e-mail message from the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in [...]
Alternative Gift Market – (Nov. 12-13, 2022)
Once again, Falmouth Jewish Congregation is proud to be part of the Alternative Gift Market: www.alternativegiftmarketcapecod.org
A rivulet, a stream, a river…a deluge.
A rivulet, a stream, a river...a deluge Advice from a Raindrop Kim Stafford You think you’re too small to make a difference? Tell me about it. You think you’re [...]
Links to Recordings of Our High Holy Day services (2022/5783)
Links to Recordings of Our High Holy Days Services (2022 / 5783) If you missed the opportunity to view our live-streamed High Holy Days services, you can find recordings [...]
Spiritual Drought
Spiritual Drought As I write these words, I look out my window at a much longed-for rainy day. Cape Cod has been experiencing a hot, dry summer and because [...]
Shabbat on the Bluff @ WBNERR (July 8, 2022)
Shabbat on the Bluff @ WBNERR July 8, 2022 For the first time since the COVID epidemic imposed its restrictions, we were able to enjoy Shabbat on the Bluff [...]
4th of July
4th of July [Please note: this column was written and published in our print version of our Newsletter, before the murderous shootings that took place in Highland Park, IL [...]
Mitzvah Day @ FJC – 2022 / 5782
Mitzvah Day @ FJC - 2022 / 5782 It was a perfectly beautiful Cape Cod day to celebrate "Mitzvah Day", an opportunity, organized by our Social Justice [...]