by Rabbi David Lyon | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
There’s a benefit to being a rabbi. In times when justice, truth, civility, and integrity are mocked and challenged, I have a place to go to find them again. In sacred books that open to timeless and timely Jewish values I have sources that can’t deny what...
by Rabbi David Lyon | Feb 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week’s Torah portion is called B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), and it contains the Song of the Sea. It’s the victory song sung by the Israelites after they emerged from slavery in Egypt, on their way to freedom and revelation. The famous...
by Rabbi David Lyon | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Chicago, they say there are two seasons: winter and construction. In Houston, they also say there are two seasons: summer and August. To our list, we can now add construction, too. The havoc that construction is creating on our streets is becoming all too familiar...
by astoundz | Jan 16, 2020
Congregation Beth Israel is hosting Yom Limmud 2020! Please visit https://whova.com/embedded/event/yomli_202002/?utc_source=ems for the agenda.
by Rabbi David Lyon | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Israel is on my mind. It always is. Beginning on January 21st, we will all be asked to support Israel’s future by participating in the World Zionist Organization election. If you’re not familiar with it, the World Zionist Congress is the World Zionist Organization’s...
by astoundz | Jan 15, 2020
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Occurs the third Wednesday of every month. RSVP to Judy Weidman at jweidman@beth-israel.org
by astoundz | Jan 3, 2020
Samara Schwartz will lead the Talmud class at https://zoom.us/j/214784294. Please RSVP to Liza Abrams, labrams@beth-israel.org or call 713-771-6221 x301.
by astoundz | Jan 3, 2020
Samara Schwartz will lead the Talmud class. Click here to join!
by astoundz | Jan 3, 2020
Samara Schwartz will lead the Talmud class at https://zoom.us/j/214784294. Please RSVP to Liza Abrams, labrams@beth-israel.org or call 713-771-6221 x301.
by Rabbi David Lyon | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’m not a prophet nor the son of a prophet, to quote Amos. Neither are you. None of us can predict the future like a seer or clairvoyant and neither could the prophets-of-old. But, none of us is blind to rising anti-Semitism and what the future might hold for us....
by astoundz | Dec 31, 2019
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by Rabbi David Lyon | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
This past week, an executive order was signed that defined Judaism as a nationality. It’s an odd thing to do if it weren’t also tied to Title VI. What is Title VI? A quick definition: “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national...
by astoundz | Dec 12, 2019
by Rabbi David Lyon | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Has anybody ever asked you to give them the “emes”? “Emes” means the truth. In modern Hebrew, it’s pronounced Emet, but the Hebrew letters are the same: aleph א, mem מ, tav ת. This word, Emet, also reveals something true about the truth....
by Rabbi David Lyon | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the New York Times, David Leonhardt wrote an op-ed that about the importance of enjoying a “tech-less” Thanksgiving. The point was to preserve the meaning of the holiday without interruptions from phones and tablets that spoil the time to express gratitude for...
by astoundz | Nov 26, 2019
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by Rabbi David Lyon | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
On its borders, Israel maintains pressure to withstand her enemies and pursuers. Skillfully and strategically, Israel navigates her way towards a unique brand of normalcy for all its inhabitants. But, nothing is normal about closing schools in Tel Aviv, shutting down...
by astoundz | Nov 13, 2019
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by Rabbi David Lyon | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Torah portion this week begins with the words, “Lech-L’cha,” go forth…to a place that I will show you. These are the words that God commanded Abraham. Commentaries correctly note that the command from God is redundant. “Lech,”...
by astoundz | Nov 4, 2019
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by Rabbi David Lyon | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
One year ago, a lone gunman walked into Tree of Life Synagogue, in Pittsburgh, and murdered and injured worshipers in the synagogue. The horrifying news spread around the world, but it left the deepest impressions on Jewish communities, especially in America. If it...
by astoundz | Oct 22, 2019
by astoundz | Oct 22, 2019
The cold weather has brought with it some unfortunate news. Cantor Star Trompeter is battling laryngitis due to a virus and is recuperating at home. Therefore, we are postponing Folk Music Shabbat until a later date. On November 15th, Shabbat Services, plus wedding...
by astoundz | Oct 22, 2019
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by astoundz | Sep 27, 2019
Tools provided, just bring muscles and energy. RSVP to Marcus Litofsky. Everyone is welcome.
by astoundz | Sep 27, 2019
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