shabbat shalom

We welcome Shabbat with the song Shalom Aleichem, May Peace be upon you.

It is a message brought by the Angels of the Divine and a way for us to greet each other.

May this Shabbat be one of peace.

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

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