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Imagine what it must have been like for our ancestors. Having known nothing but slavery and servitude to Pharaoh, having never made a decision for themselves, to flee in the dead of night at Moses’ instruction. No time to pack, no time to think. They grab what they can and go. One foot in front of the other, they march out of the mud pits of Egypt and toward freedom. Realizing what has happened, P...

A week from tonight, we will sit around our tables with family and friends and read about the seminal event that shaped our Jewish identities – the Exodus from Egypt.   We will drink four cups of wine, taste the bitterness of slavery with a bite of maror , and sample the sweetness of freedom with a mouthful of charoset.   We will eat matza and read the age-old story of our people in Egypt and the...

On this week's Shabbat message, Cantor Shapiro is getting us in the mood for some matzah, and making us think more about what this unleavened bread represents as we approach Passover! Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard T...

Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard Temple Website: wbtla.org Youtube: Wilshire Boulevard Temple Instagram: wilshireboulevardtemple

In this week's Shabbat message, Rabbi Ben-Naim talks about Purim! She shares how at this time two years ago, we were shutting down, and how joyous it feels to once again be celebrating this holiday in person. Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Faceb...

In this week's Shabbat message, Cantor Peicott talks about what gives our life meaning, and the moment she found her life's purpose. Did you know Lisa did not always plan to be a Cantor? Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Bou...

In this week's shabbat message, Rabbi Steve Leder helps us deal with the events happening in Ukraine by sharing the biblical story of David and Goliath. That even if we tremble before a giant, we can defeat him. Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Fa...

On this Shabbat, we hold the thousands of Jews in Ukraine in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers with a beautiful message from Cantor Don Gurney.  Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard Temple Website: wbtla.org Youtube: Wi...

In this week's Shabbat message, Cantor Spencer-Shapiro unravels how we deal with anxiety and fear. Back in the time of Moses retrieving the 10 Commandments, the Israelites dealt with their fear by creating the golden calf. Spoiler alert: Moses was NOT happy! But, in Judaism there are many reminders to help us live beyond fear, to help us find comfort, and to make good choices.  Each week, a m...

In this week's Shabbat message Rabbi Shapiro talks about the way we arm ourselves when we walk out into the world, and how after 2 years of zoom calls and sitting at home, that armor has changed. Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire...

In this week's Shabbat message, Rabbi Eshel helps us see how Judaism gives our lives meaning and purpose, as well as makes us part of something bigger. Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard Temple Website: wbtla.org Youtube...

In this week's Shabbat message, Rabbi Ben-Naim shares her beautiful and powerful experience of getting to teach the Brawerman Elementary School students about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the connection both hold to Judaism.  Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion...