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December 2023-January 2024 Kislev-Tevet-Shevat 5784
From Rabbi Lerner Finding Light in the Darkness As I am sitting here, staring out at the darkness of a cold November night, I am enveloped in emotions: Grief. Despair. Hopelessness. Fear. There are many terrible things happening right now to the Jewish people; I fear that by the time you read this, things may not have improved, but may have even gotten worse.
GLATZER WEEKEND DECEMBER 1-3 See page 3 for schedule and details.
It’s hard to sit with such sadness. I am so devastated by the horrors and inhumanity that 1,200 of our people who were murdered experienced. And, as of today, who knows what is happening to the 240 hostages... The ongoing tragedy of a broader war continues as Israel is under fire from the north, northeast, and south. Innocent Gazans are being killed, and so many have been wounded on both sides of the border. Further, for us who have a deep, often personal connection to Jewish history, we are thrust back in time almost 100 years, and it feels as though like the evil of the Shoah, the Holocaust, is unfolding in real time on CNN. As I walk the dog, I see people totally unaware of what I and our people are experiencing. There is just the beauty of the autumn leaves and a a non-committal smile. (continued on page 14)
Community-wide H.annukah celebration Wednesday, December 13, 5:30-8 pm Join us for a festive community celebration on the 7th night of H.anukkah for all ages! • Talking Hands Theatre Puppet Show • Crafts and games for kids • Scavenger Hunt • Gourmet Olive Oil Tasting • Letters/cards to IDF Lone Soldiers • Lots more! • Community lighting of our h.anukkiyot Bring your h.anukkiah from home and 8 candles! More details to come. Stay tuned!
Temple Emunah members attended the Rally for Israel in Washington, D.C. See page 14 for more photos.