I Am My Beloved

A lighthearted and serious look at the shared strengths of the most majestic of trees and the ancient resilient Children of Israel.

After two years and two days of devastating war, Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, the return of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and an increase in humanitarian aid in Gaza. Los Angeles Rabbi Sharon Brous shares thoughts on moral integrity and moving forward.

A powerful conversation in recognition of October 7th with Alana Zeitchik, an Israeli-American peace advocate, whose cousins David and Ariel Cunio were just released today, 10/13, after 737 days in captivity and whose five other family members, two other cousins and their three young daughters -were among the first hostages released as part of a temporary ceasefire in November 2023.

Ha’azinu 5786 / 10.4.2025 As we move from the peak experiences of the High Holy Days into Sukkot, how will we gather in our joy? What practices can we adopt for Sukkot, whether or not we are able to build a Sukkah? And what role does this joy have to play in our experience of Sukkot and beyond?