I’ve Always Wondered
The Rabbi’s Assistant answers questions that someone might be too shy to ask.
Please contact us if you have questions about Congregation Beth Shalom, synagogue life, Jewish history or practices, why we do what we do at the times when we do, etc. We can learn together.
In other words, if you are saying to yourself, “I’ve always wondered…” then you should be asking the Rabbi’s Assistant. I don’t let on as to who is asking!
What Is a “Casar Torah” Purportedly on Our Façade? Originally Published on June 18-19, 2021.
A while back a congregant who is a member of the Casar family dropped us a note asking about Beth Shalom architect Alexander Sharove’s description
Who Was Meyer Myron Katz, Whose Birthday Is June 15th? Originally Published June 11-12, 2021.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 15, 1909, to Menachem and Johanna Katz, Meyer Myron “Mickey” Katz would go on to become a popular musician
Who Was Saul Bellow? Originally Published June 4-5, 2021.
Born Solomon Bellows on June 10, 1915, in Lachine, Quebec, near Montreal, to Lescha and Abraham Bellows, immigrants from St. Petersburg (and his grandfather had
What Is the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)? Originally Published May 28-29, 2021.
Established on May 31, 1948, by David Ben-Gurion, a mere two weeks after Israel’s declaration of inde pendence, the IDF comprises the military of the State
What Is The Priestly Blessing? Originally Published May 21-22, 2021.
Found in Numbers 6:24-26, the Priestly Blessing (בִּרְכַּת כֹּהֲנִים) is an invocation by the Almighty for the Priests (the Kohanim) to bless the people of
What Is That Prayer for Healing Called? Originally Published May 14-15, 2021.
There are times when we as a community pray for the healing of body and spirit of our friends and family members. In our tradition,
What Is a “Casar Torah” Purportedly on Our Façade? Originally Published on June 18-19, 2021.
A while back a congregant who is a member of the Casar family dropped us a note asking about Beth Shalom architect Alexander Sharove’s description
Who Was Meyer Myron Katz, Whose Birthday Is June 15th? Originally Published June 11-12, 2021.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 15, 1909, to Menachem and Johanna Katz, Meyer Myron “Mickey” Katz would go on to become a popular musician
Who Was Saul Bellow? Originally Published June 4-5, 2021.
Born Solomon Bellows on June 10, 1915, in Lachine, Quebec, near Montreal, to Lescha and Abraham Bellows, immigrants from St. Petersburg (and his grandfather had
What Is the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)? Originally Published May 28-29, 2021.
Established on May 31, 1948, by David Ben-Gurion, a mere two weeks after Israel’s declaration of inde pendence, the IDF comprises the military of the State
What Is The Priestly Blessing? Originally Published May 21-22, 2021.
Found in Numbers 6:24-26, the Priestly Blessing (בִּרְכַּת כֹּהֲנִים) is an invocation by the Almighty for the Priests (the Kohanim) to bless the people of
What Is That Prayer for Healing Called? Originally Published May 14-15, 2021.
There are times when we as a community pray for the healing of body and spirit of our friends and family members. In our tradition,
What Is a “Casar Torah” Purportedly on Our Façade? Originally Published on June 18-19, 2021.
A while back a congregant who is a member of the Casar family dropped us a note asking about Beth Shalom architect Alexander Sharove’s description
Who Was Meyer Myron Katz, Whose Birthday Is June 15th? Originally Published June 11-12, 2021.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 15, 1909, to Menachem and Johanna Katz, Meyer Myron “Mickey” Katz would go on to become a popular musician
Who Was Saul Bellow? Originally Published June 4-5, 2021.
Born Solomon Bellows on June 10, 1915, in Lachine, Quebec, near Montreal, to Lescha and Abraham Bellows, immigrants from St. Petersburg (and his grandfather had
What Is the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)? Originally Published May 28-29, 2021.
Established on May 31, 1948, by David Ben-Gurion, a mere two weeks after Israel’s declaration of inde pendence, the IDF comprises the military of the State
What Is The Priestly Blessing? Originally Published May 21-22, 2021.
Found in Numbers 6:24-26, the Priestly Blessing (בִּרְכַּת כֹּהֲנִים) is an invocation by the Almighty for the Priests (the Kohanim) to bless the people of
What Is That Prayer for Healing Called? Originally Published May 14-15, 2021.
There are times when we as a community pray for the healing of body and spirit of our friends and family members. In our tradition,