October 31st is a busy day on the American calendar, especially for families with young children.  Here are two interesting articles that explore a Jewish approach to Halloween. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/About_Holidays/Non-Jewish_Holidays/Halloween/Jewish_Halloween.shtml http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/jt/cover_story/jews_and_the_halloween_dilemma/27372 Do you want to find out more about the Jewish perspective on magic and the supernatural? Check out the following link And one important Jewish [...]

Over the past year United Synagogue, the national umbrella organization of Conservative congregations, has been working to re-invent itself-from re-organizing its leadership structure, to crafting a new mission statement to creating a new strategic plan. United Synagogue is working to ensure that it stays relevant and productive. One noticeable improvement is a fully revamped website [...]

For those of you not able to attend the Sukkot Open House at Rabbi Schonbrun’s on October 16th, here are a few photos… [nggallery id=9]

Before this morning’s message, I wanted to share a few brief reminders: 1)      The annual CTE Sisterhood Supper in the Sukkah is tonight at 5:30. Please join us! 2)      Please note that my Monday night Adult Ed class, “Can You Believe She Said That?  The Jewish Take on Gossip” does not start tonight.  The class [...]

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are now behind us and Sukkot is quickly approaching.  Sukkot is one of the most joyous times in this holiday season! Check out the following Sukkot resources and be sure to RSVP to the many Sukkot happenings at Congregation Torat El Great Video about Sukkot and the wisdom of Ecclesiastes: [...]

Elie Wiesel speaks at Congregation Torat El See article from Asbury Park Press on Elie Wiesel’s visit to Congregation Torat El, when he spoke before about 800 on Sept 18th.  Also see article in The Link News. See article from New Jersey Jewish News on Eli Wiesel’s visit to Congregation Torat El. Elie Wiesel warns [...]

Shana Tova!  I hope you all had an enjoyable Rosh Hashana experience, and I look forward to seeing you this Friday night as we begin Yom Kippur.  Here are a couple of suggestions to help you prepare for the holiday: 1)  I highly recommend a wonderful book entitled, All These Vows: Kol Nidrei, a collection [...]