Chaplaincy Stories
April 23, 2020
Counting Up
The period between Passover and Shavuot is called the Sefira. It refers to the practice of counting the Omer, an ancient Hebrew measure of grain, that was once offered up in the Temple. Read More
April 05, 2020
A Passage to Strengthen the Spirit
We know for certain that we are in a marathon, and not a sprint, and that taking care of both our bodies and souls is vital for us all. Read More
February 26, 2020
Chaplaincy Volunteer Spotlight: Barry Starr
Barry Starr has been volunteering with Bikkur Cholim for five years. Read More
February 10, 2020
Tu B’Shvat: Something for Everyone
If you are into history and ritual, Tu B’Shvat is for you. If are a passionate Zionist or environmentalist, Tu B’Shvat is for you as well. Read More
June 21, 2019
Providing for the Burial Needs for All of Our Community
In our Jewish tradition, the mitzvah of burying the dead is a great act of loving kindness, and a shared responsibility of the entire community. Read More
April 18, 2019
Fill Your Table
Over the years, the numbers attending our seder had grown to the point that we’d moved out of the dining room into the living room. We’ve had as many as 30 people, which calls for rearranging furniture, lots of cooking and dishes to wash. Read More
March 20, 2019
Purim: It takes two… at least!
This week, we celebrate the holiday of Purim. The festivities are grounded in the book of Esther, in which we read the tale of how the Jews of Persia overcame the villain, Haman, who sought to annihilate them. Read More
December 21, 2018
Spread a Little Jewish Sunshine – Visiting with Older Adults
Written by Rabbi Judith Beiner Read More