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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

My Week with Two Deborahs Last Wednesday, thanks to the leadership of our Advocacy Committee, Holy Blossom Temple welcomed Deborah Lyons. This Wednesday, thanks to the leadership at the Miles Nadel JCC, I joined a roundtable discussion with…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

Meeting Trepidation with Spiritual Courage I understand there is some trepidation as we approach the Ten Days of Repentance, which include not only Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur and all the emotion that comes with these Holy Days, but also the…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

“Neither Oppressor Nor Victim” As Israelis are bracing themselves for whatever may come and Jewish communities all over the world are on alert, I would first like to assure you that Holy Blossom Temple security systems – some seen, some…
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Rabbinic Reflection: Rabbi Yael Splansky

This Morning's Call with the Prime Minister Shalom, Holy Blossom.  I write to you from a much-needed family vacation. Yesterday I was invited to speak with the Prime Minister.  I believe the invitation came in response to the op-ed piece…
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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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