We usually think of the High Holy Days as being the period of time from Rosh Hashanah through the end of Yom Kippur – the Ten Days of Repentance. But in fact the season of the High Holy Days begins a full month earlier, with the New Month of Elul. … READ MORE
Author: Sam Levine
Cantor Sam Levine appointed to the Committee of Jewish Law and Standards
The Cantors Assembly has appointed me to be its representative to the CJLS (Committee of Jewish Law and Standards). The CJLS is the body that writes legal responses for the Conservative Movement, and is comprised of many of its great thinkers. I will serve a two-year term in that position, … READ MORE
Music at the Center: Fernando Knopf & Latin Power Quintet with guest Ben Lapidus
Fernando Knopf & the Latin Power is an authentic multicultural Ensemble led by Fernando Knopf Argentinean/ Israeli Bassist, Vocalist, Composer, Arranger, Producer and Educator, presenting a powerful and colorful concert where Latin Jazz and Latin popular music meets a Fusion of World Music and a multitude of musical flavors in … READ MORE
Introduction to Judaism: An Exploration for Curious Adults
Join this 20-session introduction to Jewish life, thought and practice. The curriculum is designed to give you access to concepts, vocabulary and observances that are central to Judaism. Explore the holy and the historical, inherited texts and contemporary issues, rhythms of the calendar and of our lives in this seminar-style … READ MORE
S’lichot – the Gateway to the Days of Awe
We usually think of the High Holy Days as being the period of time from Rosh Hashanah through the end of Yom Kippur – the Ten Days of Awe. But in fact the season of the High Holy Days begins a full month earlier, with the New Month of Elul. … READ MORE