Tag: faith
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...
How to make an eternal impact
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsHow to fish, shoot, hunt, set up a tent, drive a tractor, dig a hole, look people in the eye,...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: Love God, love your neighbor
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, Special to Valley News This week’s Torah portion, Dvar Torah, talks about serving God in our homes and in our community. What does it...
I’ve fallen and no one will help me up
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsBeing the first one off the elevator, my mother-in-law didn’t see the cord from the vacuum stretching across the...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: Be fearless
Hefsiba “Jen” Cohen, Special to Valley NewsIn this Torah portion, Devarim, Moses is talking to the Israelites and recapping the events that happened since they...
6 things to know about your ears
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley NewsLike many people, I have selective hearing. Especially when it comes to the lyrics of songs. For the most part,...