Your soon-to-be-rabbi just finished an energizing weeklong gathering of people from across the country who are
part of our new movement, Reconstructing Judaism. The meetings of rabbis, leaders and lay people in suburban Washington convinced me that we have lots of soulmates out there, people who want to be part of 21st century Jewish communities that are both deeply rooted in tradition and “boldly relevant” to our world today. We are not alone. And we can help each other figure out how to make Nafshenu flourish and grow. I look forward to sharing my learnings with you.
Guess what, folks? We have a chance to get together in person again this Shabbat (April 2), and if weather permits, to do it outside. Please consider being there Saturday morning, physically or on Zoom. We’ll have lots of good music, led by Noah, and what should be an engaging talk on Parashat
Tazri’a with me, Reb Dovid.
Thursday evening Torah study (March 31) comes with a trigger warning – adult themes will be up for discussion, so consider its appropriateness for some younger people. The topics include post-childbirth rituals and the responsibilities that partners have toward each other in their intimate
relations. And it’s all from the ancient rabbis! Who knew?
Hope to see you soon!
--student rabbi David Goodman