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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

Joseph's Cry   Since Canada's UN vote, Jewish Canadians are reeling.  Here are two recent letters in response – one from ARZA Canada, the Reform Zionist organization and one from the Reform Rabbis of Canada. And here is CIJA's recent…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

Before You Light Your Candles Dear Congregants, The year 5783 is coming to conclusion. It has been a year of restoration and complexity, of joy and sorrow, of courage and renewed commitments. I am very proud of how our congregation has grown…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

On the Occasion of Rabbi Marmur’s First Yahrtzeit Shalom from Jerusalem!  I’m lucky enough to be studying here at the Hartman Institute for two weeks. I’ll have more to say about this four-year Rabbinic Fellowship when I graduate next…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

Dear Holy Blossom Families,   We can’t wait to welcome your children back to Holy Blossom Temple.  We have a wonderful year of growth and discovery ahead of us. As you prepare to return to school, we want you to know we are…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

Dear Holy Blossom Family, This will be the first Shabbat since Rabbi Marmur was laid to rest in the hills of Jerusalem.  My condolences to those of you whose lives were directly shaped by his teaching, his leadership, his partnership, and…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

Shalom, Holy Blossom!  Greetings from the Holy City of Jerusalem! I am so fortunate to be able to continue my studies with the Shalom Hartman Institute.  From early morning to late at night, I am on-campus learning with dear friends…

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