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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Thoughts on Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
[February, when I wrote this column, is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a time educate ourselves and others. For 13 years now, Jewish communities have united [...]
Is it time to recite Kaddish?
Is it time to recite Kaddish? The prayer known as Kaddish has several forms, but the one most familiar to Jews is referred to as the Mourner’s Kaddish, recited [...]
Lessons (to date) From the Pandemic
Lessons (to date) From the Pandemic 1) Joy delayed is not joy diminished. As I write these words in early October, we are two-fifths of the way through this [...]
The Story of the East End Meeting House
The Story of the East End Meeting House June, 2021 In November, 2020 Rabbi Lieberman took part in a history project organized by Falmouth Public Library in which local [...]