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September 16, 2015
By bethmordecai
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Rosh Hashanah 2015/5776 Vice President Address: What Is That Beth Mordecai Feeling?

ROSH HASHANAH VICE PRESIDENT ADDRESS - Listen to Vice President Cheryl August deliver her moving Rosh Hashanah 2015/5776 address on the powerful pull of Beth Mordecai for members old and new [audio m4a="http://bethmordecai.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Rosh-Hashanah-5776-Vice-President-Address.m4a"][/audio]   CLICK HERE TO Listen to ALL of the great teachings, prayers, sermons, and speeches from Rosh Hashanah 2015/5776

Category : Bar Mitzvah Belonging Blast from the Past Faith Tradition videos-archive
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June 6, 2014
By bethmordecai
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DAY 706: Busying Ourselves With Torah

Dear Hevreh, As we come out of a holiday full of meaningful Torah learning, I am reminded that no matter how enjoyable, how meaningful, or how special Torah learning can be it is not always easy to find the time to continue our learning. The blessing we are supposed to recite before learning Torah -- Barukh Attah Adonai Eloheinu Melekh Ha-Olam Asher Kid'shanu B'mitzvotav V'tzivanu La-asok B'divrei Torah (Blessed Are You God King of the Universe Who Has Sanctified Us with Your Commandments and Commanded Us To Busy Ourselves With the Words of Torah) -- teaches us that like any business or occupation, Torah learning needs our time and effort. Yet, how often do we actually busy ourselves with Torah? If we're[...]

Category : Bar and Bat Mitzvah Bar Mitzvah Rabbi Rabbi's Journal Shabbat Shavuot
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Bar Mitzvah

December 5, 2013
By bethmordecai
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Jewish Teen Offers Incredible Bar Mitzvah Speech In Support of Gay Marriage

Bar Mitzvah Duncan McAlpine Sennett of Congregation Beth Israel in Portland, Oregon shares his thoughts on marriage equality.     // Post by Congregation Beth Mordecai.

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Bar Mitzvah

November 7, 2013
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DAY 495: The Purpose of Memory (Anticipating Our Reunion Weekend)

Cherish zikkaron, cherish memory -- memory is the engine that drives our people forward because it binds our past together (Rosh Hashanah 5773 Day 2 Sermon -- Living the Inner Life of the Holidays)     Dear Hevreh,  During the bar mitzvah celebration this past Sunday, a number of people remarked how the sanctuary housed a deep spiritual presence of Jewish memory. Even though many of the attendees never stepped foot in our sanctuary before Sunday, they felt as if they were returning to where they came from.     Memory, especially Jewish memory, is a powerful tool that binds us together as a people. Whether it's committing ourselves to never forget the atrocities done to our people or to simply enjoy our favorite Jewish "soul" food, powerful Jewish experiences seem to[...]

Category : Bar Mitzvah Rabbi's Journal Reunion Weekend Rosh Hashanah
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November 3, 2013
By bethmordecai
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DAY 491: This Is How It Starts…One Simhah At A Time

Dear Hevreh,   Today is a wonderful day because for the first time in recent memory, we welcome a teenage Bar Mitzvah boy and his family to mark this wonderful occasion for their family in our community. By partnering with the Hebrew Corner, a non-denominational Hebrew School run by Cantor Avima Darnov, we connected with Lyle and Robin Sandler who were searching for a venue to host the bar mitzvah of their son, Ben. After many conversations and opportunities for the Sandlers to experience our community (including participating in our Unique High Holiday Experience on the second day of Rosh Hashanah), they agreed to host this wonderful simhah in our Jewish home.   Being a part of the Sandlers' simhah is a wonderful privilege for our congregation and it[...]

Category : Bar and Bat Mitzvah Bar Mitzvah Rabbi's Journal Rosh Hashanah Youth Education
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