What You Missed: Mid-Winter 2026 Edition

Shabbat services – Our new model alternates between upbeat services with Torah, and more contemplative experiences.  Our January 23 Shabbat featured Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Torah at the precipice of Egyptian liberation.  Our February 6 contemplative service began with a community dinner, then a Tu B'shevat-themed ascent including Cantor Debbie Friedman's "You Are the One" (2005) – a poignant setting of Rabbi Nahman of Breslov's "Prayer to Be Alone" (1801).

Learning – Our Liturgy Series is completing the evening service: next up is the morning service in preparation for b'not mitzvah of Nancy Heller and Sherrill Cropper.  In SoulSpa we reached Sinai: next up are society rules and spiritual mysteries that continue to make us "us."