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Being a Rabbi has been a wonderful gift. From leading a great synagogue to connecting with people of other faiths worldwide, my rabbinical journey has been exceptional, from rabbinical school to my current time as a Rabbi Emeritus. As one could surmise, talking about the Torah and its lessons is something I enjoy, and I
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As we approach Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we are given a unique opportunity to reflect on our lives, to seek forgiveness, and renew our commitment to living with compassion and integrity. We all make mistakes because, as human beings, imperfection is in our nature, it is a natural state of humanity. However, these
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Over the past few years, I have been graced by connection through phone calls, emails, text messages, and other forms of communication from friends and family. Some of the most common inquiries I receive are “Merle, how have you been and what are you doing these days?” and “What aspects of your rabbinate have driven
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As our story begins, examine your life, those moments when challenges were turned into opportunities or possibly when opportunities were left undiscovered. Here we are in 2024; everyone in our world faces the same challenge of survival while prospering into a new year. What we have experienced this past year and years prior has left







