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"LETTERS TO MY PALESTINIAN NEIGHBOR"

BY YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI

This year's selected book, "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor" by Yossi Klein HaLevi, delves into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through heartfelt letters. As is our tradition, the second sermon on the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah will focus on this book.

Additionally, join us in September for book groups (listed below) to discuss the book in a more intimate setting and to process our feelings about the current situation.

Mon, November 24 2025
4 Kislev 5786

Today's Calendar

Morning Minyan

: 7:45am

Evening Minyan on Zoom

: 6:00pm

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

: 7:00pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayetzei

Shabbat, Nov 29

Candle Lighting

Friday, Nov 28, 4:07pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Nov 29, 5:14pm

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Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025

The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Dec 1st 7:30p to 9:00p
Using Gila Fine’s award-winning book, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, we will study the talmudic passages about the six named women in the Talmud. This will give us the opportunity to learn some Talmud together, to think more about the role of women in the Talmud, and to dig into Fine’s work more deeply. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Free for members; non-members $100.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

Special musical service featuring Rachel Haymer
Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:30a to 10:30a

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

Live from the Cupboard!
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 6th 7:00p to 10:00p

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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

HANDS-ON CHANUKAH
Sunday, Dec 7th 3:00p to 4:30p

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Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025

The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic Book Study with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Dec 8th 7:30p to 9:00p
Using Gila Fine’s award-winning book, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, we will study the talmudic passages about the six named women in the Talmud. This will give us the opportunity to learn some Talmud together, to think more about the role of women in the Talmud, and to dig into Fine’s work more deeply. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Free for members; non-members $100.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

A Look at Childhood Over Time and Cultures with Dr. Rosalind Atkins
Shabbat, Dec 13th 1:00p to 2:00p
While children are a relatively unchanging fact of life, childhood is a constantly shifting concept. Child Psychologist, Roz Atkins views historical perspectives on childhood and reflects on the extent to which theories and practices are universal or based in particular times and cultures.
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Mon, November 24 2025 4 Kislev 5786