We hate Shakespeare! At least that’s what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare’s classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare — with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face. A gloriously Continue Reading »
Here is the full unedited video of our conversation on August 2, 2023 with former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, Republican candidate for president. Rabbi Jon, Rev. Allison Palm of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, and Rev. Michael Reinke of Church of Our Savior (Episcopal) in Milford interviewed the governor. Learn more about why Continue Reading »
Temple Beth Abraham is pleased to award this year’s Keter Shem Tov (the crown of a good name) to Ruth Weiner Harris. Ruth has been an active member of Temple Beth Abraham for over 40 years. Ruth’s passion for helping to enhance Temple Beth Abraham has always been in the forefront. She has contributed to Continue Reading »
This is the D’var Torah I gave for Parshiyyot Chukkat-Balak 5783, July 1, 2023. This is a picture of me at the age of 17 on top of Masada in Israel, wearing a baseball cap that says “YAZ”. I remember asking someone to take this picture, and to get me and the Yaz cap and Continue Reading »
Submitted by Liz Macedo, Co-Chair TBA’s Tzedek Committee On June 9th & 10th, Temple Beth Abraham celebrated their third annual Pride Shabbat to celebrate the lives and contributions of Queer Jews. Members of the Tzedek Committee led a Kabbalat Shabbat service with prayers, songs, and reflections written by LGBTQ+ Jews and hosted a panel discussion Continue Reading »
Happy Summer, Everybody! Take a look at this very short and subjective list of summer reading for kids and adults. These are books that I have read and enjoyed through the years. Books for children: I Love Camp by Todd Parr (Picture book) Adventures at a Jewish summer camp. I love all of Todd Parr’s Continue Reading »
This is a D’var Torah I shared February 11, 2023 for Parashat Yitro, but I’m publishing it now right before Shavuot, when we read the same section of the Torah, Exodus 19-20. This book — the Torah — has been read and encountered by millions of people through so many generations, and changed their lives Continue Reading »
After last fall’s Israeli election, the new coalition has proposed a series of reforms related to the powers of the Supreme Court with regard to laws passed by the Knesset and to the selection of judges, among other things. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been protesting each week, after Shabbat and during the work Continue Reading »
Yom HaShoah marks a very dark period in our Jewish history. We vow every year to never forget those who suffered, fought, lost their lives, and those who survived against all odds to tell their stories. We also vow to never again experience the horrors of the Holocaust and make a promise to stand up Continue Reading »
