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Rabbi Rachel Bearman
"True service to God is service to one
another." - Lily Montagu
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#BlogElul Days 28 & 29: Give & Return
Well, this last post is late... but I've decided that considering I was also preparing for my first HHD's at my new congregation, I did...
#BlogElul Day 27: Intend
Learn more about myself, my congregation, my community, and my world. #Intentions5775 #hhds
#BlogElul Days 17-20: Awaken, Pray, Ask, and Judge
As I #awaken from a stupor caused by an incredibly busy week that while difficult, made me feel very honored to be the rabbi of my...


#BlogElul Day 6: Search
Searching is exhausting. Honestly, even thinking about today's #BlogElul prompt wore me out. I'm not even sure that I like the idea that...


#BlogElul Day 3: Bless
Jewish tradition tells us to begin each day by thanking God for the every-day miracles that we experience. It’s a beautiful idea, and...


#BlogElul Day 2: Act
As Reform Jews, we have the amazing opportunity to shape our own concept of observance. We have the customs, texts, and beliefs of our ...
#BlogElul Day 1: Do
As I prepare for my first high holiday season as an ordained rabbi, I am struck by the sheer number of things that need to be done. Over...


Preparing for the High Holy Days
The High Holy Days will be here soon! In fact, Elul, the Hebrew month that precedes Rosh Hashanah, begins next week. During Elul, Jews...


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