Growing Empathy; Building Community - January, 2010

 How should we dress when we come to temple? What should we wear to services? These are not the most critical questions of the day. Yet, there are members of our synagogue that, given the opportunity, might face off with each other on this issue. I write about this matter because the issue points to broader concerns: empathy and community.

In Leviticus 19 we read, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The Torah instructs us to love our neighbors the way we love ourselves. . .

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The Union for Reform Judaism has reopened its Israel Emergency Fund to provide assistance to the citizens of Sderot. Rocket attacks on this Israeli city, located near the Gaza border, have intensified in recent weeks. The Union’s Israel Emergency Fund will help provide temporary shelter and support to the elderly, children and disabled who have been displaced. Your support of this important cause is greatly appreciated. For more information about this fund, go to www.urj.org/israel. To make a donation, go to www.urj.org/give. Please, give generously and help us spread the word. Robert Heller, Chair Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President

 

Dear Congregants:

We are not receiving the food donations that we have in the past.

The food pantries are experiencing an influx of people in need of food and non-perishables as well. In addition, we have a few people, that come into the building, because they know we usually have food for distribution.

We have a member who has volunteered to deliver to area food kitchens and shelters. If you can see your way clear to purchase a few grocery items each time you shop and bring them to the temple it would be a great help.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Sheila

Central Synagogue of Nassau County
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