Reflections Off the Bimah


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A New Year in Community

September 2, 2025

I love the energy of the start of the school year – the fresh haircuts, stories of summer adventures, and the excitement of meeting new classmates. On the first days …

Freedom to Vote

April 1, 2025

By Rabbi Deborah Megdal.  If you ask our youngest Religious School students “Why do we celebrate Passover?” they might start by singing the refrain: “frogs here, frogs there, frogs are …

Bravery and Courage

February 26, 2025

By Rabbi Greg Harris.  I often use the words “bravery” and “courage” interchangeably. Recently, I have been thinking about the differences between these attributes. I read someplace that bravery is …

Celebrating Inclusion

February 7, 2025

By Hazzan Asa Fradkin. Here in Montgomery County, we are accustomed to acceptance, respect, and ­– most importantly – inclusion. We breathe it like the air around us. My wife …

Thoughts On Four Days in Israel

December 11, 2023

By Hazzan Asa Fradkin.  A trip to Israel is a magical thing. I still remember my first trip at the age of 19, when I was able to get onto …