Judaism

I’m always on the lookout for interesting congregational websites and blogs. Today I returned a telephone call to a rabbi at a New York synagogue, Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, whose website describes them as “a unique congregation committed to building a kehilla kedosha, a sacred community, built on a love of the Jewish people, a passion for social justice, prayer and study. We are a caring community, a home in which to celebrate life’s simchas, joys, as well as to grieve and mourn loss.”

I particularly like the invitation by the rabbi, Sharon Kleinbaum, which sounds very much like St. Thomas’ Parish and our language of prophetic hospitality. She wrote: “Join us, not as a spectator, but as a member of the family, with rights and privileges, obligations and commitments. Together we can create a true [sacred community].”