18 Shoolman Way, Milton, MA 02186 | (617) 698-3394 | Email Us
18 Shoolman Way, Milton, MA 02186 | (617) 698-3394 | Email Us
South Shore Jewish Congregation
I am no expert on how elephants (and other animals) are treated at Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey but as a kid who remembers going to the circus and seeing those majestic creatures parade and perform, last week’s announcement that they will no longer be a part of the “Greatest Show On Earth” reminded Continue Reading »
A BRIEF JEWISH THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Purim’s Truths and Falsehoods Many scholars hold that, while Megillat Esther, the Book/Scroll of Esther, is a superb piece of literature (it is written in a chiastic* structure) it none the less reflects a fictitious account of events in Persia. The story fuses two classic Persian literary Continue Reading »
Megillat Esther The Purim Story Once upon a time in a town called Shushan in the land of Persia, there lived a man called Mordechai. He was a very good man, and always tried to help people and do the right thing. Mordechai lived with his niece Esther, and they were Jewish, just like you. Continue Reading »
So while thousands braved the cold and snow standing by the roadside to catch a glance of and cheer on this year’s Super Bowl champs, it reminded me that two times in my life I have had the honor to rise from my chair to greet Presidents of Israel – Navon and Peres. Standing to Continue Reading »
