Category Archives: Teshuva

Kol Nidre: You Have Permission

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

[To the tune of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood theme song] It’s a beautiful eve in the sanctuary, a solemnly evening in the synagogue. I’m glad you’re here, I’m glad to share, this holy day with you. I was 36 years old … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah: Come to Shul!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

Rosh Hashanah: Be Here Now When the kids were younger, going to Beth Am on Friday night was a big deal, they loved it. So much so that if I was really struggling with them I would threaten them and … Continue reading →

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Words Matter: Rosh Hashanah 2016 5777

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

If you have two Jews stranded on a desert island, they will build three synagogues—one for each of them and one synagogue that no one will visit on principle. Jews often disagree with other Jews. “Two Jews three opinions”—that is, … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 4, 2016 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

Elul 1 Travel.  No matter how many plans we make, how prepared we think we are, when it comes to travel (and yes, I know, with life too) we never know what adventure lies before us. Recently, after a three-hour wait that … Continue reading →

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