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Think! It’s A New Year!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

Yesterday afternoon I watched the movie Hannah Arendt, about the German-Jewish philosopher, historian, political theorist, and journalist who covered the 1961 Nazi war crime trial of Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem for the New Yorker.  Her conclusions and thoughts were published … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

This Elul (2013) i have read many beautiful pieces on the importance of asking for forgiveness from the transgressions that we commit against our selves.   I am grateful for of all who have written about this and who have … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

Shabbat Shalom from camp!  Today is Shabbat Nachamu~Sabbath of hope and comfort.  I am keenly aware this shabbat of how much comfort our people/this world/we need.  From a homesick camper to an exhausted counselor.  From a wounded heart to people … Continue reading →

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May 2013 Reflections From the Pulpit

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

The weekend of May 17th was one of the most humbling, beautiful weekends I have ever had. It began with Shabbat worship and our confirmation service where one confirmand put on his great-grandfather’s tallit for the first time and also … Continue reading →

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Going into Shabbat

Posted on November 2, 2012 by 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 →

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Elul–To Return

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

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 →

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A Chance To Be Themselves

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

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 →

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Change is Never Easy: Opening Remarks at a Congregational Meeting

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

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 →

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Posted on January 11, 2012 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

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 →

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Posted on January 10, 2012 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

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 →

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