Articles Written by
Rabbi Shuli Passow
How a Simple Prayer Binds Us: From Rain to Redemption
On Shemini Atzeret, we begin adding a phrase to the Amidah prayer asking for rain. For centuries, we’ve said these words. But this year, Shemini ...
Toward Shabbat: Behar-Behukkotai
I’ve been thinking a lot about ego recently: the role that it plays in my life; and my ongoing efforts to infuse accomplishment with humility, ...
Toward Shabbat: Vayikra
I was seven years old when my youngest brother was born, old enough to participate in marking his many milestones on his “Baby’s First Year” ...
Toward Shabbat: Mishpatim
“Finders keepers, losers weepers” is a well known (if morally questionable) children’s adage. But while this argument might win a dispute on the playground, it’s not a ...
Dani and Miriam’s Story: How they found connection through Hesed
When Dani Levi volunteered for BJ’s Shabbat Connections program, she found deep friendship with fellow members Miriam and Carl Stern. And Miriam and Carl cherished ...
New Year, New Ways to Volunteer
Looking to get more involved at BJ in 2023? There are plenty of ways to volunteer—plus two new opportunities to connect, meet new people, and ...
New Year, New Ways to Volunteer
Looking to get more involved at BJ in 2023? There are plenty of ways to volunteer—plus two new opportunities to connect, meet new people, and ...
Toward Shabbat: Vayehi
Last Saturday night, my family and I brought in the new secular year with 4,000 of our closest friends. At 11:30 PM, the four of ...
Toward Shabbat: Vayetze
Have you heard? Shabbat is all the rage. Just this week, a New York Times article reported on what appears to be a growing trend ...