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3/29/2018

Secrets to a Meaningful and Fun Seder

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by Shira Wallach

​Things I hear this time of year:
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“I lead our seder, and I’m bored.”
“I don’t know how to create a seder for all of the different participants.”
“What is there at the seder for the adults? It’s all kiddie stuff!”
“How can I get my kids to stay at the table longer than 5 minutes?”


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3/21/2018

Closing The Distance: Our Confirmation Trip to New Orleans

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By Rabbi Adam Roffman
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Is lack of knowledge a sin?  When we act, or fail to act – out of some form of ignorance – do we bear any responsibility? The book of Leviticus, which we began reading last week, answers unequivocally. Not only should we be held accountable for our behavior, we are also required to bring a sin offering to atone for it. Whether intentional or accidental, whether individual or communal, when an injustice is uncovered, it is our sacred duty to right what has been wronged.


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3/15/2018

Reflections on AIPAC Policy Conference 2018

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By Rabbi Ari SunshineLast week I returned from three whirlwind days in Washington, D.C., at AIPAC’s 2018 Policy Conference.  For those who have not been to PC (shorthand lingo for “Policy Conference”!) previously, it may be hard to picture the buzz and excitement that comes with attending a conference of 18,000 pro-Israel activists from across America.


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3/8/2018

Building Sacred Partnerships

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On Monday, Rabbi Roffman and I had the great privilege of addressing the middle school students at Levine Academy as part of their exploration of Jewish values and sexuality. This is the second year running that we’ve led conversations about what Judaism tells us about how to approach our relationships with other people—whether romantic or platonic—and how we regard the holiness of each person. ​


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  • About
    • Mission, Vision, Core Values
    • Become a Member >
      • Membership Brochure
    • Our Congregation and History
    • Blog
    • People >
      • Meet our Klei Kodesh
      • Meet our Staff
      • Meet our Lay Leadership
    • Places >
      • Shul Locations
      • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Family Room
    • Communications >
      • The Shofar: Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
      • Program Guide January - July 2021
      • Shearith Social Media
      • Sign up for our emails!
  • Connect
    • Let's Go Live >
      • Virtual Study Guides and Liturgy >
        • Shiva Minyan Liturgy
        • Our Favorite Jewish Stories Study Guide
        • The New Jewish Canon
        • Torah of Social Distancing Study Materials
        • Torah on Tap Study Materials
        • Shabbat Morning Torah Study Guides
        • Women's Torah Study Materials
      • Let's Go Live How To's
      • Updates on our Response to COVID-19
    • Get in Touch
    • Groups >
      • 20s and 30s
      • College Connection
      • Pillars: Hazak Community
      • Shearith Prime
      • Shearith Community Youth
      • Social Action
    • Family Center >
      • Family Center Program and Event Descriptions
      • Tiny Treasures
    • The Ladder Project >
      • Donors to The Ladder Project
    • Music at Shearith >
      • Shabbat Musical Experiences
      • Small-Waldman-Cohen Signature Series
      • Hazzan Zhrebker Music
      • Our Shearith Choirs
    • SISterhood >
      • SISterhood Programs and Events
      • SISterhood Gallery Judaica Giftshop
      • SISterhood Board Forms
  • Pray
    • Shabbat and Minyan Times and Liturgy
    • Shearith Beyond
    • Livestream from Beck Family Sanctuary
    • Alternative Prayer Experiences
    • Holidays >
      • Purim and Mishloach Manot
    • Shabbat Musical Experiences
    • Refresh
    • Lifecycle >
      • Birth
      • B'nei Mitzvah
      • Conversion
      • Wedding
      • End of Life >
        • End of Life Info
        • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Recent Passings/Yahrzeits
      • Yahrzeit Update Form
    • Misheberach (Healing)
    • Torah >
      • Torah and Haftarah Readings
      • Holiday Torah and Haftarah Readings
  • Lifelong Learning
    • The Weitzman Family Religious School >
      • WFRS 20-21 Registration
      • WFRS K- 7 Calendar
      • DeReKH
      • WFRS Curriculum
    • B'nei Mitzvah
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      • Adult Learning Class Descriptions >
        • NEW: Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood
    • Kesher (Special Needs) Program
  • Membership
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