Josh Greenhut, Susan Rich, and family hosted the DJC backyard sukkah this year. My family never celebrated Sukkot before, so we were a bit hesitant when we – my wife Susan and our children Jonah and Sadie – were asked if we might host the DJC community sukkah in our yard this year. We said …
(excerpted from Rabbi Miriam’s Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon) So here we are at the DJC, celebrating our 18th year. At 18 years of age we have a tremendous amount to celebrate. There is so much to be proud of and so much to thank each other for. So many of you have served on the …
I want to run a brief multiple choice survey with you all. Just note in your mind what you choose of the options presented. Ready? Do you choose white, rye, whole wheat, or challah? Next, of the best quality organic fair trade coffee, do you choose a single shot, a double shot, steamed milk, frothed …
5775 Rosh Hashana Day Sermon – CHOOSING LIFE! THREE PATHS TO ALIVENESS Read More »
It was wonderful welcoming in 5775 with all of you at Rosh Hashanah services. As you’ve heard, this is the DJC’s chai (18th) year. And it’s going to be a year full of exciting opportunities to learn, sing, pray, celebrate, and take action together – not to mention the reading, watching, dancing, discussing, marching, and eating! …
I want to ask you something – you’re not required to raise your hand but you’re invited to. Who here is 5 years old? 10? 13? 15? 18? In your 20s? In your 30s? In your 40s? 50s? 60s? 70s? 80s? 90s? 100 or up? Listen to the whole piece that I’m going to read, …
5775 Erev Rosh Hashana Sermon – THE DJC AT EIGHTEEN – WHAT ARE WE READY FOR? Read More »
The New Year we are preparing to enter in the Jewish calendar is bound to be momentous. This year, 5775, according to Jewish mythic time (JMT), marks two special milestones that we will be weaving into our reflections, practice, and joy these High Holy Days. (1) In the life of the DJC, this is our …
Le’chayyim! To Life! Two Causes for Celebration & Reflection Read More »
Each fall we look forward to coming together as a community to take stock of the past year and welcome in the new one. During this year’s High Holy Days, our reflections and contemplations will likely include the conflict between Israel and Gaza. We recognize and respect that our diverse community encompasses many perspectives on Israel …
Have you heard of the term Third Space? Ray Oldenberg coined the term to refer to a space that is neither home nor workplace – a Third Space for community building, civic engagement, and creative interaction. In the context of painful and polarizing conflict, when much of the public discourse is framed in black and …
This past month has been nothing short of Torahpalloozah! I can’t think of a better word to describe the range of ways that Torah has taken a central role in exciting and engaging Jewish life in this fair city of ours in the past few weeks. Many Jews who haven’t engaged with Torah as adults, …
On a recent Sunday evening, on one of the first beautiful spring days, about 25 members of DJC committees pulled themselves away from their families, gardens, and events around the city to learn, discuss, and plan together. The room (and backyard) were filled with ideas and enthusiasm for improving programming, communication, and welcoming of new …
Over the last few months, we’ve held a number of Fireside Chats – small group meetings of five to eight members where all we do is get to know each other. We share our DJC stories – how we came to the DJC, what we’re looking for from the DJC – and share ideas on …
As the calendar turns toward the middle of May, I think we are all relieved to see the last of the wintery weather and experience spring as it rejuvenates life in the city. The new iteration of the DJC Board is also getting geared up to support the life and growth of the DJC. I …
Greetings from the New Chair of the Board of Directors Read More »
