As I write this, Purim is a few days away, but we have already received news that I think will bring all of us light and gladness. In what might be a new speed record for a…
On February 3, 2021, CEH Adult Education presented “Talking Walls – Israeli Street Art” with NOVA Shaliach Shy Ashkenazi. This is Shy’s second year as our local shaliach, or Israeli emissary. Shy has a B.A. in Education…
The next major Jewish holidays in our calendar, Purim and Pesach, are focused on the concept of Zachor, remembrance. We remember historical events of our shared collective memory as a People. These holidays are opportunities to learn…
The needs in our Northern Virginia community are only increasing. That is why J-Rides, a member of the NV Rides family, is currently expanding its services to provide help where it is needed the most. Volunteers can…
This was a month of both horror and hope. Horror because of what happened on January 6th just a few miles from our building. The fact that a mob attacked the Capitol to nullify the results of…
On Sunday, January 17, CEH congregants went into orbit with an online tour of the exhibit “Jews in Space” presented by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. Our tour guide Talia shared many artifacts from the exhibit such…
וְנִשְׂמַח בְּדִבְרֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ וּבְמִצְוֹתֶיךָ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד We shall rejoice in the words of your Torah and in your mitzvot forever and ever. It is crazy for me to realize that while I feel like I just arrived…
Have you ever experienced that moment when something bad happened and you think: “Did I do everything I could to prevent this? What are your feelings when the answer is positive? What is your reaction when the…
Earlier in the year, we had hoped that we might be able to have in-person services after Sukkot. Unfortunately, too many people – including elected leaders – did not follow the recommendations for controlling the spread of…
A huge Yasher Koach to everyone who participated in our winter clothes drive. Lutheran Social Services was thrilled with the SIX boxes of coats, scarves, blankets, etc. that our wonderful Social Action Committee brought to them.