Learning Traditions From Our Children
A well-known Talmudic statement teaches that we learn much from our teachers and even more from our peers. But we learn most of all from…
July 13, 2018
Where is a Ten-Year-Old When You Need One?
I was getting ready to begin my Hebrew class with my Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, and I wanted to check my texts and emails…
June 29, 2018
Leaving the Past – Facing the Future
At times math is not my strongest point. At times it is the only thing I do really well. That is why I cannot actually…
May 29, 2018
What is Most Important to Teach Our Children
This Shabbat we express our appreciation for all the time and effort our teachers put into the education of our children. And the following week…
May 4, 2018
Gossip and Relationships
By now I am sure that you are aware of Halpern’s Rule No. 18: There Are No Coincidences. This rule extends to all aspects of…
April 27, 2018
A Passover Lesson
This is the time of year when we teach the story of the Exodus from Egypt to a number of different audiences—children, Jewish adults, non-Jewish…
March 30, 2018
The First Commandment
Rabbi Benny Rapoport points out a very surprising and perplexing event that happens right after Israel leaves Egypt. Israel is no longer in Egypt, is…
March 2, 2018
CBS BOARD MINUTES – FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Jeff Seidenstein gave his Treasurer’s report. We have raised enough money to cover the extra building costs for this year, so we are doing well…
February 12, 2018
CBS BOARD MEETING – JANUARY 8, 2018
Jeff Seidenstein gave his treasurer’s report. He noted that we still need to raise money for our increased rent. Karen Friedman did a final walk-through…
February 11, 2018
The Great Bacos Conflict
My daughter, Sasha, was a typical PK--a Preacher’s Kid. She attended Shabbat Services nearly every week and did not seem to mind. She and her…
January 26, 2018