 By Rabbi Adam Roffman
Every year, around this time, when I run into someone I haven’t seen in a few weeks, I am greeted with the same five words. “Rabbi, I like the beard!” It takes quite a bit of restraint not to reply, “Thanks, but I hate it!” It’s true, though. Facial hair is not my thing. It’s uncomfortable, it’s itchy, it’s four different colors.
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 By Rabbi Ari Sunshine
Yizkor 8th Day Pesach 5778 Last weekend we were able to celebrate our first Sedarim here in Dallas, hosting new friends and members of our Shearith community for both nights. We enjoyed two warm, discussion and ruach (spirit)-filled evenings that both went late into the night. It was a treat to be able to celebrate Pesach with such lovely people, especially since we don’t have any family here in the Dallas area. Growing up, and over the years, the Sedarim have always been a particularly special and festive occasion.  By Rabbi Adam Roffman
We tend to take it for granted that things in Judaism are the way they are for a reason, even if we don’t necessarily know or understand that reason ourselves. Nevertheless, I find that when it comes to deepening my relationship with my faith, asking myself, “Did it have to be this way?” is so often a useful exercise. |
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