What’s not to celebrate? Purim tells the story of a heroine who saves her people; the Jewish people who survive to live, study and worship G-d another day; and a man who is filled with blinding hatred and is ultimately undone by it. On Purim, we can let our hair down and rest easy. Or can we?
Holidays
Jewish holidays at United Hebrew Congregation Terre Haute.
Student Rabbi Aaron Rozovsky: Sowing the seeds of peace
I was told on more than one occasion growing up that Tu B’Shevat was “the Jewish Earth Day” and “a Jewish Hippie Holiday.” I was therefore surprised to learn years later that Tu B’Shevat actually had some of its roots in war.
Tu B’Shevat reminds us of our obligation to nurture the next generation
Planting and sowing seeds are powerful acts. Every time I look at a mighty oak, a towering redwood or a beautiful willow, trees that could be hundreds if not thousands of years old, I am amazed that such natural wonders began as minute seedlings and fragile saplings.
Congregation turns out for Hanukkah Shabbat service
Betsy Frank led services and candle-lighting for the seventh night of Hanukkah, Karen Harris brought home-made doughnuts and visitors and guests contributed to a healthy turnout for Shabbat services Friday, Dec. 30, at Temple Israel.