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Reflections on Healing and Repair

by Rabbi Andrea London

November 22, 2023

Over the past six weeks, the Jewish community has been reeling from the atrocities committed by Hamas, dealing with the trauma from ongoing missile attacks on Israel and pain from …

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Help Us Support the Survivors of Kibbutz Kissufim by Rabbi Andrea London, David Graham, and the Kibbutz Aid Committee

by Rabbi Andrea London

November 15, 2023

As recently announced in EmetMail, Beth Emet is taking the lead in organizing support for the displaced residents of Kibbutz Kissufim, a kibbutz that was largely destroyed in the horrific …

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Support for Kibbutz Kissufim – A note from Rabbi London & David Graham

by Rabbi Andrea London

November 2, 2023

We have an obligation to take care of ourselves and one another during this traumatic time of crisis in Israel.  But as our faith teaches, we must also never forget …

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Antisemitism in Our Community and Communal Support

by Rabbi Andrea London

November 2, 2023

A note from Rabbi London  The past three and a half weeks since October 7 have been an incredibly difficult time as we have been reeling from the atrocities committed …

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Caring for Ourselves and One Another at This Difficult Time

by Rabbi Andrea London

October 20, 2023

I just got the news that two of the hostages who are from Evanston, Judith and Natalie Raanan, have just been released. It’s amazing to have this good news in …

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A Note from Rabbi London (10-19-23)

by Rabbi Andrea London

October 19, 2023

As war continues to rage in Israel and Gaza, we pray for those who are being held captive, those who are healing from loss and dealing with trauma, civilians who …

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Responding to the Crisis in Israel by Rabbi London (10-12-23)

by Rabbi Andrea London

October 12, 2023

I would like to thank everyone for their love, concern, prayers, and notes since the deadly incursion by Hamas happened in Israel on Saturday morning. I was scheduled to return …

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Ways to Support Those in Israel

by Rabbi Andrea London

October 12, 2023

The following are recommended organizations in which to donate: Kibbutz Kissufim Beth Emet is taking the lead in addressing the needs of Kibbutz Kissufim. The kibbutz, founded in 1951, had …

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