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Honouring Our Rabbi

Posted on March 24, 2017 by admin

Before Rabbi Hannah came to Or Shalom, she was ordained by ALEPH, Jewish Renewal’s umbrella organization that continues in the teachings of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi z”l. On Sunday, January 15, at the the 19th annual conference of OHALAH: The Association of Rabbis, Cantors and … Continue reading →

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From the Rabbi – Parashat Ki Tisa (Shabbat Para)

Posted on March 17, 2017 by admin

Full with Emptiness Over the past few weeks, our Torah readings have amplified the problem of human longing. Just as we are wont to do, the People of Israel looked to the tangible to fill their emptiness, re-forming their personal … Continue reading →

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Purim 2017 – Wasn’t That a Party?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by admin
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From the Rabbi – Esther, Hidden One

Posted on March 11, 2017 by admin

Esther, Hidden One Rabbi Hannah Dresner Purim 5777 The name “Esther” means “hidden one,” and our Chassidic Masters interpreted the theme of concealment and revelation in the Purim Megillah as pointing to God’s own hidden-ness from us, and God’s desire … Continue reading →

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