Raising Up
by Rabbi Audrey Pollack, November 29, 2018
As the darkness of winter increases, communities around the world welcome the increasing darkness with festivals of light. Jews around the world observe the festival of Hanukkah with the lighting…
Read More »The True Miracle of Chanukah
by Arliene Botnick, November 28, 2018
As we begin to celebrate Chanukah, we pay little attention to the fact that Chanukah has historically been considered a minor holiday. Unlike the major Yom Tovs which begin with…
Read More »The Miracles That Surround Us
by Robbin Botnick, November 28, 2018
Gratitude and miracles, two things that we can use more of in this world. As we begin the transition from the season of thanksgiving and gratitude to the season of…
Read More »Their Memories are a Blessing
by Rabbi Audrey Pollack, October 31, 2018
Dear Solelniks and Friends, The Torah portion we are reading this week is entitled Chayei Sarah – “the Life of Sarah”. Our rabbinic sages ask why this section of the…
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