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Message from Rabbi Spivack Looking for something? Here it is! The oldest, most authentic voice of wisdom on earth. A people forged in the crucible of experience and the discovery of the Eternal. An outlook on life that cherishes life itself as a gift, and consciousness as a tool of learning and human communication. We have been a synagogue center of caring people in this community who are always looking for something deeper and more humane. We use the Torah as a guide, and not a straight-jacket, as a source of holiness and learning. We consider the great personalities and prophets in the scriptures as role models rather than as divine creatures who are incapable of error. We are moved by the poetry of the prophets and the depth of their grasp of the eternal truths of the faith of Israel. And we express the beauties of our culture with pride. We are committed to fight injustice and ignorance. We are dedicated to service and the relief of suffering and oppression. Above all, we maintain our dignity as Jews in a world that seems to deny us our very existence. If you have come upon our website by accident, a thousand welcomes! Shalom! Peace! Come and meet us in person when we congregate for services on Shabbat and the holy days. We serve the Eternal One and the human world with equal enthusiasm. In January I invite anyone who wishes to learn about the basics of Judaism for prospective converts or anyone else. You may contact me through this website. I plan to reserve some time after services on Shabbat afternoon for instruction and counseling related to conversion. ~ Rabbi Harold (Chaim) Spivack From
the Rabbi's Desk The Question of Values -- "The question of 'values' was raised in the recent presidential election. Yet, according to the figures released by polling organizations, only about a quarter of the voters said that ' values' —whatever that means— were the most important factor in their choice of president." (Jan. 2005) Truth and Lies -- "One of the most difficult problems facing those who cherish truth, among the 'oldfashioned values' people are thinking about these days, is that skilled propagandists have been able to manipulate the meanings of words to convey connotations different from that which is ordinarily meant. " (Dec. 2004) Presidential Responsbility -- "Whoever is elected President of the United States on November 2 will have the awesome responsibility of using America’s power to maintain some kind of stability in the world...." (Nov. 2004) The Golden Rule? -- "By the time this column reaches its readers there will remain only a few weeks before the presidential election..." (Oct. 2004) A Sketch From My Childhood -- "Money was always in short supply when we were growing up during the Depression of the 1930s..." (Sept. 2004) Moses: A Leader for the Ages -- In this election year, might we use these criteria to enlighten our choices for our own leaders? (June 2004)
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