Author Archives: Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

Going into Shabbat I am thinking about the many different ways we define ‘power’. For all those without electrical power, may it be restored quickly and allow us to return to our daily routine we sometimes take for granted. And … Continue reading →

Shavua Tov and Hodesh tov!  a new week and the Hebrew month of Elul began today.  During Elul we focus on returning… returning to the one whom we are meant to be and returning to the Holy One.  I am … Continue reading →

Early one night last week while walking to the dinning hall I overheard the following conversation between a camper and her counselor.  The camper was clearly upset.  And I heard the counselor say, “Let me tell you.  You are a … Continue reading →

These last few months I have thought a lot about the idiom “the only thing that is consistent is change.” Beth Am has been going through a period of spiritual growth and renewal for sure, yet we know that change … Continue reading →

Arab Market, Yoga and Tel Aviv! This morning Rev. Gramely and I went the Arab Market, walked into one of the shops, saw goods that we wanted to purchase and began the bartering process.  As soon as I asked “Kamah … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful morning to visit the Kotel (Western Wall).  I stayed for a while and enjoyed being alone with my thoughts and prayers while surrounded with others who were also alone expressing words from the heart. After the … Continue reading →

Day One:  Jerusalem After a fairly exhausting travel day–nearly 18 hours–I arrived with Rev. Margaret Gramely, at Ben Gurion airport last night and a few hours later (!) we finally made it to the hotel.  It is a bright and … Continue reading →

I am sitting in the Subaru auto-service waiting area.  I came in for a quick oil change and was told I need new front and rear breaks.  I’m glad I brought work to do. Needed new breaks seems like a … Continue reading →

Below is an excerpt of an excerpt from today’s Huffington Post.  This is a wonderful article to read as we conclude the last shabbat of the year.  May these few days before Rosh Hashanah bring us closer still to God, … Continue reading →