Bruce Springsteen’s Minneapolis is a battle cry for us to uphold the values we hold dear, the rule of law, the constitutional rights each of us is entitled to, and the dignity and respect for all people.
As we enter Shabbat, we pray for each other and vow to fight for our precious values. We must be better than this.
Shabbat Shalom
One Day
Mattisyahu’s song One Day is our hope – but it will take a our concerted effort to realized the dream of peace. Shabbat is our taste of what it could be, Now more than ever we must commmit to making our dream a reality.
The Shvesters share their rendition of a poignant Yiddish song Vi Iz Dus Gesele, Where is the little street? A song of longing, nostalgia, and lost love.
It is a way to help us perhaps enter this Shabbat. Given the current turmoil, we seek a better time. May we work to see that time come soon.
Wishing you Shabbat Shalom.
As we enter the last Shabbat of 2025, I share Auld Lang Syne, the famous song of this time of year, written by Scottish composer and poet Robert Burns. It asks us to remember that our humanity and our kindness are expressed in our relationships with others. As we move into the new year, resolve to love others, treat them with dignity, respect, and compassion. May we find ways to forgive others and ourselves.
Shabbat Shalom
We prepare for the first night of Hanukkah, deeply shaken 
by the murderous assault on Bondi Beach and at Brown University.
The wanton hatred and violence are almost overwhelming. But we must find a way to gather this evening around our chanukiot, light our candles, place them in the window, and be with each other, letting the miracle of rededication take hold with an additional layer of meaning, overcoming the darkness of the moment and shining a light of love and hope.
Chag Urim Sameach,
Rabbi David Levin
President
The Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia
As we welcome Shabbat, Chanukah is just beyond. The Shabbat Candles of Friday will be followed by the first lights of Chanukah on Sunday eve.
Six13 shares a delightful medley blending Wicked music with great Chanukah lyrics. Enjoy!
Lean into the light this season and experience the warmth and glow of our tradition.
Shabbat Shalom
Oseh Shalom sung by Hazzan Azi Schwartz- A prayer for peace as we enter Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
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The Y-Studs guide us through the music of Shabbat, exploring the Evolution of Shabbat. Take five minutes and enjoy as we welcome Shabbat.
We are overjoyed the 20 held hostage are finally home. We pray for the return of all, and may peace finally come to all people of the area.
Shabbat Shalom
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