Tag: #food

food

Posted in Announcements Every1Counts

Every1Counts: Day 40

Published Date: May 9, 2018

May 9, 2018   24 Iyar, 5778

TONIGHT IS FORTY DAYS, WHICH IS FIVE WEEKS AND FIVE DAYS, OF THE OMER

To me, being Jewish means:

  • Knowing that I am part of a chain of tradition that goes back generations
  • Knowing that I am not the last link in the chain
  • Feeling comfortable that I can enter a sanctuary anywhere in the world and know what is going on and how to participate
  • Feeling guilty that I do not go more often
  • Being proud to be of Am Yisrael
  • Appreciating foods that everyone loves (brisket, bagels, blintz, babka) and foods that everyone loves to hate (borsht, herring, gefilte fish, chopped liver)
  • Taking to heart that it is my responsibility to help repair the world
  • Being an active member of our community

Herb Baer

Posted in Announcements Every1Counts

Every1Counts: Day 1

Published Date: March 30, 2018

March 31, 2018  15 Nisan, 5778

TODAY IS ONE DAY OF THE OMER

We begin Counting the Omer

We begin counting after sundown tonight, at the second seder.

(Since this is the Passover holiday, we are posting this prior to the first seder, so you do not have to use your computer on the holiday.)

Since 2012 we here at TBA have turned the Omer period between Passover and Shavuot into an amazing program called Every1Counts (E1C). This year, we’d are sharing the voices of our congregation.  This year we wish to enhance our community by listening to each other, so we asked you to tell us, in 150 words or less, “What Does Being Jewish Mean to You?”

Now, for each day of the 49 days of the omer, we will share one response to this question.

Lox, Bagels, and Kasha Varnishkes. L’dor va’dor, Tikkun Olam, Mitzvahs. Dancing the Hora, Hiding the Matzah, Blessing the Challah. And, of course, Israel.

I feel blessed to be a part of a community that shares so many beautiful customs and beliefs, and cares so deeply about repairing our world. My synagogue is my “happy place,” and my clergy and congregation make me smile. I love “belonging,” and welcoming others.

Like the embrace of my Tallit, Judaism warms and comforts me. Like grandma’s chicken soup, Judaism nourishes and sustains me. With rich tradition and history, Judaism anchors and supports me.

My Judaism calms, centers and soothes me. For me, Judaism is that warm cozy knowledge that you are home.

Debra Drattell