Rabbi Howard Morrison

Dear Congregational Family,

As we emerge from the long holiday weekend, I hope that everyone is doing well. While health precautions continue to be vital, the joy of Jewish life continues onward.

This past Sunday, I was privileged to officiate at a wedding in the celebrants' backyard. While the wedding was originally scheduled to take place in our shul, the family was not deterred. The bride is a third generation member of our shul.

This coming Sunday, I will attend the home of twin twelve year old sisters, who will celebrate their Bnot Mitzvah. While the venue has shifted from shul to private home, the service will be exactly the same as originally planned. The Bnot Mitzvah are fourth generation members of Beth Emeth.

In our synagogue custom, the restrictive grieving practices associated with the Omer ended last Tuesday on Lag Ba'Omer. How wonderful it is that our synagogue family is celebrating a wedding and Bat Mitzvahs in advance of Shavuot.

Also joyous this week is Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, this Friday. This celebration commemorates the miracle of the six day war in 1967. Join us for an embellished Shacharit service in the morning and a concert in the late afternoon to celebrate.

With milestones this week for the Jewish people and for particular Beth Emeth families, we continue to celebrate the joys of Jewish life amidst the sadness of the pandemic.

Rabbi Howard Morrison