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Daily Kavanah: Shabbat Message from Rabbi Sari – Friday, March 10, 2023

According to Jewish law, we are meant to begin studying the laws of an upcoming holiday 30 days before it begins. Conveniently [...]

By RHusany|2023-03-09T16:20:12-08:00March 10th, 2023|Categories: Daily Kavanah, Rabbi Sari Laufer|Tags: Esther, genocide, Haggadah, Haman, Passover, Purim, redemption, simcha, Song of Songs|Comments Off

Daily Kavanah – Wednesday, March 8, 2023

International Women’s Day This piece, written for International Women’s Day, first appeared for the Union For Reform Judaism’s 10 Minutes of Torah [...]

By RHusany|2023-03-07T17:25:21-08:00March 8th, 2023|Categories: Daily Kavanah, Rabbi Sari Laufer|Tags: Esther, International Day Without a Woman, International Women's Day, Mishkan, Purim, T'rumah, women's rights|Comments Off

Rabbi Sari Laufer Featured on Purim Episode of Tov! Podcast
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Rabbi Sari Laufer Featured on Purim Episode of Tov! Podcast

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Rabbi Sari Laufer Featured on Purim Episode of Tov! Podcast

Stephen Wise Temple Rabbi Sari Laufer was featured on a special Purim edition of the "Tov!" podcast this week. To coincide with [...]

By RHusany|2023-03-07T13:31:06-08:00March 7th, 2023|Categories: Clergy, News, Rabbi Sari Laufer, Uncategorized|Tags: Esther, Podcast, Purim|Comments Off

Daily Kavanah – Monday, March 6, 2023

Much is made of the feasting of Purim, but what of the fast? Today, the day before Purim begins, is known in [...]

By RHusany|2023-03-06T10:43:30-08:00March 6th, 2023|Categories: Daily Kavanah, Rabbi Sari Laufer|Tags: Esther, Fast of Esther, Purim|Comments Off