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A Message from Rabbi Kedar

Dear Friends,

The tragedy, the devastation, and the heroism and resilience of Oklahoma City has affected us all. BJBE congregants are compassionate and determined to do what they can and respond when called upon. Even as the mission to New Orleans leaves on Thursday, members are reaching out to us to organize a mission to Oklahoma City.  This Friday night I will be talking about the events of the past week as well as honoring our veterans on this Memorial Day weekend. I will also announce a BJBE emergency relief team that is in formation that will have the ability to respond to disasters, including this current one. In the meantime, I have asked Cantor Wolman with Dr. Gary Schaffel to explore a brief mission to Oklahoma on June 7-9th.

Counting The Omer - 5773

Submitted by Rabbi Kedar on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:34am

49 days, seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot

4 Sivan 5773 | May 13, 2013
48th Day of the Omer

Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.  

Pablo Neruda

 

Baruch Ata Adonai Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-olam a-sher ke-d-sha-nu b- mitz-vo-tav, v-tzi-va-nu al s-fi-rat ha-omer.

Counting The Omer - 5773

Submitted by Rabbi Kedar on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:32am

49 days, seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot

3 Sivan 5773 | May 12, 2013
47th Day of the Omer

 As I write this, I am sitting on my Jerusalem balcony, looking through a tracery of pine trees at the view along Rehov Ruppin.  I can see the Knesset, the Israel Museum, and the Shrine of the Book - that architectural marvel resembling a woman's tilted breast, that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Counting The Omer - 5773

Submitted by Rabbi Kedar on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:26am

49 days, seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot

2 Sivan 5773 | May 11, 2013
46th Day of the Omer

Guide me, Holy One, on this final journey,
Your hand pointing the way,
Your loving eye upon my face
As I seek my new dwelling.

Surround me with Your kindness,
Embrace me with tranquility;
Soothe my fears with the surety of Your care,
Even as I release my tears to Your custody.

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