Shabbat Shalom

As we prepare to enter Shabbat, I pray for the Peace of Jerusalem,

A place and time where we can live together, honoring the humanity in all of us.

Thank you Cantor Rachel Brook for this moving rendition of our prayer.

Shabbat Shalom

Bring them Home

We ache for the day when our people are returned home when all can be held in the arms of loving family. Let us work for this day, let us pray for this day. Peace cannot come soon enough.

Josh Groban shares his gift with us, sending our prayers heavenward.

Shabbat Shalom

#BringThemHome

Shabbat Shalom

Another week of anxious anticipation. In Israel, it is peaceful but tense as the Iranian reprisal waits for its moment.

Israelis traditionally use the phrase ‘Laila Tov’ to wish each other a peaceful and restful night.

Many have started using the phrase ‘Laila Shaket,’ wishing for a quiet night.

May this Shabbat be quiet and good and of Peace.

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom Bring them Home

This Shabbat we continue to pray for peace.

My friend and colleague, Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled, shared this prayer, Ein Milim- There are no words, hoping that the hostages will come home so they would enjoy the peace we envision every Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom

Waiting for the other shoe to drop

Israel made it clear that it was prepared to engage in a broader war. Targeted attacks, particularly the one that assassinated Haniyeh in Tehran, sent an unambiguous message.

The recent barrage from Iran in the conflict’s latest phase serves as a stark reminder that Iran and its allies are equally committed to intensifying the fight.

We sit on the edge. The words of reprisal portend a substantial response intended to be punishing.

Despite the current turmoil, the potential for peace is not lost. Coexistence, though distant, is not unattainable.

As we enter Shabbat, let us find solace in this sacred moment and fervently pray for the peace of Shabbat to soon embrace us all.

Shabbat Shalom

erev shel shoshanim

Erev Shel Shoshanim-Evening of the Lillies is a song of love poetry, a way to understand the beauty of Shabbat. This version is Jane Bordeaux’s.

We welcome Shabbat. As tensions run high and hot, we are praying for peace.

Shabbat Shalom

In preparation for the Amidah, we share V’Shamru.

The Wilson Thicket Band shared this version at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield Mi.

Wishing everyone Shabbat Shalom.

And pray to #Bring Them Home!

Shabbat Shalom

This Shabbat, peace seems as elusive as ever.

We pray for peace for all seekers of peace and to bring the captives home.

Oseh Shalom bimromav Hu ya’aseh Shalom Aleinu v’al kol Yisrael v’al kol yoshvei teiveil, v’imru Amen.

Shabbat Shalom

Listen as Malinda shares her song with Israeli and Palestinian artists

and together we welcome Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom

Especially in times like these, we must embrace the hope of peace.

Bring them home

Shabbat Shalom