Closing out the High Holidays 2008

October 23, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Judaism, worship

So, now that High Holidays are officially over, with the completion of Simchat Torah, I really didn’t want to let much time go by without talking about what an incredible experience I had at Temple Beth David, in Palm Beach Gardens.
I must start off by saying thanks to Cantor Ann Turnoff, for recommending me to [...]

L’shanah Tova! 5769

September 26, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Judaism, Thoughts

Wow, 8 days with no posts – I know, pretty unacceptable in the blogging world, but until they manufacture a 25th hour to the day, there has just been no way!
I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and convey my intention for you to bring everything you dream of into your [...]

High Holiday invite

September 4, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Judaism, worship

Jackie Olenick, Leon’s wife (and my all time favorite Judaic artist on earth) put this beautiful invitation together.  Seats can be reserved with your $72 donation through Paypal – to debbi@mypersonalcantor.com
Please call me at 954-646-1326 if you have questions.
High Holiday Invite

It’s official – 85 seats at The Friends Meeting House in Lake Worth

September 3, 2008 by admin  
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Tonight, Leon & Jackie and I joined Karen Modell from The Friends Meeting House in Lake Worth for dinner, and a tour of the house.  It is a quaint house right off 10th Ave N & I-95, and it is the perfect space for our High Holiday service.
We are going to hold a full service, [...]

High Holidays 2008 – Finally! A plan!

September 2, 2008 by admin  
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Well, it looks like we are getting closer to a plan, and while tomorrow should finalize the plans, I am so excited, I wanted to put out the word right away.  Hopefully, I won’t jinx anything!
Rabbi Leon Olenick and I are going to offer a free High Holiday service in Lake Worth.  We both agree [...]

What is a Jewish community?

July 29, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Judaism, Thoughts

“With Intention” recently posted an article about Jewish community…
http://michaeltpullen.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/jewish-community-what-is-it-for
This is a question I come up against daily. My reply is below
You have a great point, and one that I write about frequently.
I thoroughly believe that at one point, synagogues were vital to perpetuating Jewish continuity in the U.S. Today, however, I believe [...]