by Rabbi Sharfman | Sep 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
On September 20th, the UN is expected to hear a resolution on establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, along with other provisions. Please note that no where am I suggesting that the Palestinians should not have their own land or national...
by Rabbi Sharfman | Sep 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
To help you prepare for the High Holy Days So many of our holy days and holy days have observances centered around the home. The High Holy Days are synagogue centered with a huge emphasis on community as well as our own individual introspection! The following is a...
by Rabbi Sharfman | Aug 11, 2011 | Rabbi Sharfman's Blog
Few things in the life of a congregation can bring its members together quite as much as a shared trip to Israel under the guidance of its leaders. Experience a moment of prayer at the Western Wall, see Masada and reflect on the tragic events that took place there two...
by Rabbi Sharfman | May 4, 2011 | Rabbi Sharfman's Blog, Uncategorized
Rejoicing over Bin Ladin’s death? One Rabbi’s Musings A man who did great harm is no more. On Yom HaShoah, a day on which we remember the atrocities of the Holocaust and our communal pain, Osama Bin Ladin was killed in a special operation by US Navy Seals. Like many...
by Rabbi Sharfman | Mar 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
The following was forwarded from a good friend of Rabbi Sharfman’s in Israel Dear Family and Friends, Please assist. A Facebook page was created calling for a 3rd “Intifada” on Israel. For those unfamiliar with this term they are calling for the Arab...