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Poetry and Melody
“Ana B’kho’ah” |
“You Are the Celestial Light” | Solomon ibn Gabirol poem
Vocalists: Jan Uhrbach and Michael Summa
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Integrating the Song of Songs into the Psalms
“B’amud Anan” | Psalm 99
“Kol Dodi” | Song of Songs 2:8
“Every Rose is an Isle” | Zelda poem
“Havu Ladonai B’nei Eilim” | Psalm 29
Vocalists: Jan Uhrbach and Michael Summa with congregation
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Setting the Stage for Psalm 29
“Ki Hinei Ha-s’tav Avar” | Song of Songs 2:11-13
Vocalists: Jan Uhrbach and Michael...
A Lively Call and Response
“Lkhu N’ran’na” | Psalm 95
Vocalists: Michael Summa with congregation
This is an especially joyful and rhythmic Yemenite melody for L’khu...
A Meditative & Lively Kabbalat Shabbat Introduction
“Shir Ha-shirim Asher Lishlomoh” | Song of Songs 1:1-4
“L'khu N’ran’na” | Psalm 95
Vocalists: Jan Uhrbach and Michael Summa
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Resources for Thanksgivukkah
Learn about Thanksgivukkah:
Wikipedia on Thanksgivukkah Thanksgivukkah Source Sheetby Gail SwedroeHanukkah: Selected laws, customs, and a brief history Thanksgiving source sheet
by Ashira Konigsburg
Celebrate with...
Davenning at Azarat Yisrael
The JFNA General Assembly concluded with a walk from Safra Square to the Kotel. The Masorti/Conservative and Reform movements held a minhah service where Tammy Gottlieb served as sh'lihat tzibbur. In addition, short remarks were offered by...
Conservative/Masorti Leadership Meets with Israeli Government Leaders
On Monday, Julie Schonfeld, Steve Wernick and Yizhar Hess met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet Secretary Avichai Mandelblit. The conversation focused on three main topics: developments in the negotiations with Iran, the...
Typhoon Haiyan: How You Can Help
Typhoon Haiyan has caused vast destruction in the Philippines. Here are some ways you can help:
Donate to relief efforts: AJWS | JDC | JFNA
Share a prayer:
A Prayer After Typhoon Haiyan by Menachem CreditorGod of Winds and Waves: A...
A Prayer After Typhoon Haiyan
By Menachem Creditor, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley, CA
Elohei Ha-ruhot, God of the Winds,
Yet again, we are pummeled by nature. Yet again, we call out to You.
Winds roared, waters surged, and now streets are yet again...