Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

“It would be a favor to us,” they continued, “if this land were given to your servants as a holding; do not move us across the Jordan.” (Numbers 32:5)
After winning the war against Midian, two and a half tribes turn to Moses and say, we have had enough.  We would like to stay here right here.  We don’t really need to go into the land of Israel.
Knowing when you have arrived at the best place for you is hard to do.  In a world that encourages us to never be satisfied, Judaism says, know when you have enough. The Rabbis of the Talmud teach, when you seek to hold on to too much you end up dropping everything.  

Our Shabbat monring conversation has gotten quite lively.  This week the topic will be "What Interupts Our Journey"

Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:00 September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024
This four-week course is for individuals of all experience levels. Throughout the course, we will learn the most commonly recited Jewish prayers and blessings. The class will be conducted using transliteration, which means the Hebrew text will be presented alongside phonetic pronunciation for ease of learning. The essential prayers and blessings we will cover include the High Holy Day blessings, Shabbat blessings, Aliyot for Torah reading, and core prayers like the Shema and V’ahavta. By the end of this course, you will be able to actively participate in Jewish rituals and ceremonies with confidence.
Registering is a must by rsvping to Rabbistein@ghcny.org so I know if we have enough interest to run this course.  Additionally, you can let me know what you are most interested in.
This course will be held on zoom. I will be providing the link when you register.