Daily Archives: October 5, 2025

Yom Kippur: Choosing Life in a Breathless Time

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

A few months ago, I took a quick trip to see my oldest child, Gabriella, who lives in Washington, D.C. about a 10-minute walk from the White House. On my last day there, Gabi was working from home, and we … Continue reading →

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Kol Nidre 2025: Do not miss the Chance: Welcoming the Stranger

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

When my kids were in BJE preschool many years ago, they had a Passover assembly for parents and extended family. At the assembly, they played the song “Out of Egypt to Be Free,” and along with the song, the kids … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon: Sacred Listening: It’s as Difficult As It Is Necessary

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

A wife is concerned that her husband is losing his hearing. She decides to test him, but she doesn’t want to hurt his feelings. One evening, while he is in the kitchen preparing dinner, she stands about 30 feet behind him … Continue reading →

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