Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: The timeless joy of giving
Hefsiba “Jen” Cohen, Special to Valley NewsThis week’s Torah portion from Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 is called “Ki Tavo.” It literally means “when you enter” and refers...
Congregation B’nai Chaim invites all to pray, enjoy, listen and learn for the High...
Congregation B’nai Chaim is inviting all to attend this year’s High Holiday services, featuring Rabbi Emily Holtzman and beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah Friday,...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: The fringes of the garment
Roger CohenSpecial to Valley News“You shall make tassels on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself,” in Deuteronomy 22:12.The Bible...
Don’t mask the passion
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsPassions and emotions are high around the country, and verbal slander runs rampant in the streets. People are eager to...
What values do you put in your Jewish box?
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Special to Valley NewsWhat is it like to come to a Rosh Hashanah service on a Friday night? On this sacred evening,...
Don’t social distance the love
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsIt’s no secret, masks and social distancing have caused quite a stir across the nation. And, sadly, it’s affected the...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: Are blessings a choice?
Hefsiba “Jen” Cohen, Special to Valley NewsIn this week’s Torah portion, Moses gives ancient Israel two choices, each with contrasting consequences. It wasn’t a trick...
How to know your best days are ahead
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsAt the writing of this article, my family and I have been displaced for seven weeks. It would be fine...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: When life is difficult, the Bible says to walk...
In the Bible, the Israelites journeyed for 40 years through the desert and had many obstacles. The Bible explained the many problems they had...
Report: Retired Pope Benedict XVI ill after visit to Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has fallen ill after his return from a trip to his native Bavaria to visit his brother,...