Achat Sha’alti
Cantor Amy Robinson Katz has posted a new rendition of Achat Sha’alti on YouTube.
To the Third and Fourth Generations
There is a contradiction in the passage of the 13 attributes, describing God’s compassion, as well as holding descendants responsible for their parents’ wrongdoing.
Detailed Source Sheet On Shofar Blowing
During Elul, it is a reminder of what it means to be a Jew and to have received the Torah. It is also a wake-up call, a call for yeshivah. To read the whole article, please follow this link:
Protecting Captives of War – Ki Tetze
Rabbi Chaim Ovadia writes an interesting article about the treatment of female captives. He develops the theme that the men in power have the right to violate the female captive, as long as they simply follow certain protocols.
Singing National Anthem
Cantor Alyssa Rosenbaum was invited to sing the national anthem (after sending an audition recording in) at the Guardians vs. Angels game at Progressive Field as part of her welcome to Cleveland/B’nai Jeshurun.
Monson, Rabbi Amiel (AJRCA 2021)
Amiel Monson graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a BA in Comparative Religion and a certificate in Jewish Studies. He went on to achieve three Masters Degrees from Gratz College in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania – in Jewish Education, Jewish Communal Service , and Jewish Studies.
“Connecting to Elul” for AJRCA Alums on Zoom – Recordings Available
The AJRCA Clergy and Alumni Association invites all graduates of AJRCA to reconnect with each other, and to share how Elul can prepare us for the High Holy Days as we journey toward Teshuvah, Return/Repentance. Both zoom meetings are free for all AJRCA alumni.
Lewis, Rabbi Deborah (AJRCA 2021)
Deborah Lynn Lewis graduated from Gratz College with a BA in Jewish Studies. She is a member of Congregation Bnai Brith (CBB) in Santa Barbara and credits her congregation for instilling within her a great love of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Hyams, Rabbi Jamie (AJRCA 2021)
Jamie Hyams received her BA in History from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon and her BFA in Textile History from California College for the Arts in Oakland, California. She lived in Israel for three years and studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Shapiro, MJS Donna (AJRCA 2020)
Donna Shapiro earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Sanford University in 1986, graduating with honors and Distinction. She attended Harvard Law School from 1986 to 1987, and earned her Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School in 1989.