December 31, 2011 p. 293 46:28 This recalls Jacob’s reunion with Esau. When we read these passages and find them familiar there is a reason for that. 46:31 Joseph is prepping his family for a life in Egypt – and wants to protect them – but at the same time they will be a foreign [...]
All posts for the month December, 2011
Torah Study 12-31-11
Posted by llewis1124 on December 31, 2011
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Hineni Biennial: The Enduring Legacy of Seth Erlebacher, by Rabbi Richard Jacobs
Rabbi Jacobs distributed a very impressive article to the URJ Biennial distribution, highlighting Seth’s excitement for the Biennial and ways in which Seth “understood the serious challenges facing our congregations and our movement, but as a true leader he was always focused on turning challenges into opportunities.” Please follow this link to the article. Bob [...]
Posted by Bob Abrams on December 28, 2011
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Vassar Temple Celebrates Hanukkah
Members of Vassar Temple gathered on Friday evening to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah. A well-attended celebratory pot-luck dinner preceded a festive service featuring a candle-lighting ceremony, led by the post-bar/bat mitzvah students, and a rendition of “Candlelight,” led by the older high-school students.
Posted by Joel H. on December 25, 2011
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The Integrity of the Upright Guides Them
The attendance for Seth Erlebacher’s funeral service filled Vassar Temple; not just the expanded sanctuary, but virtually the entire building. Rabbi Richard Jacobs, newly installed as President of the Union for Reform Judaism, came and extended condolences on behalf of the entire Reform Movement. Colleagues from IBM came and spoke not only on behalf of [...]
Posted by rebgolomb on December 23, 2011
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Seth Erlebacher, z”l
It is with profound sadness, regret, and shock that we must inform the congregational family of the sudden, unexpected death of our beloved Temple President, Seth Erlebacher, on Friday, December 16, 2011. Vassar Temple is located at: 140 Hooker Avenue,Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. As we mourn Seth’s passing, let us all keep Seth’s family in our [...]
Posted by Joel H. on December 17, 2011
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Barak Day 1
Today was a full day at the Biennial. I decided to skip services this morning, since we were up so late last night. Did you notice the time of my post last night? The morning started with a plenary session. These sessions are a combination of music, speeches, awards, and business. The session started with [...]
Posted by Seth Erlebacher on December 16, 2011
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A Microcosm of the Biennial
Today was the first day of the URJ’s 71st Biennial Convention. Bob Abrams and I left the Hudson Valley early this morning. We drove down to the Washington DC and made very good time, arriving just after noon. We found the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. This will be our [...]
Posted by Seth Erlebacher on December 15, 2011
http://vassartemple.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/a-microcosm-of-the-biennial/
All Ready For Biennial
Well, I’ve finished most of my pre-biennial planning. I have worked through the schedule and selected the workshop/learning sessions I plan on attending. I am left with only a few “ties” where I haven’t made my final decision. Those will be made dynamically as I go along through the week. You also never know, [...]
Posted by Seth Erlebacher on December 12, 2011
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Before we get there … Preparing for the Biennial
I’m looking forward to attending the Biennial at the Gaylord Conference Center in the National Harbor area just south of Washington D.C. (The area is across the Potomac River from Alexandria, VA.) In addition to the great speakers listed at http://urj.org/biennial11/speakers/, there are numerous forums and learning sessions to select from prior to even getting [...]
Posted by Bob Abrams on December 11, 2011
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Among Occupy Poughkeepsie
A week or so ago, I joined a number of clergy in meeting with some of the hardy folks who had been camping in the park bordered by Church (East Arterial) and Market Streets, in the local form of the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon. There were about a dozen tents, perhaps half of them for [...]
Posted by rebgolomb on December 11, 2011
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