Rabbi Howard Morrison

The last ten months have been overwhelming, to say the least. On the Jewish calendar, we have just completed observing Tisha B'Av, the saddest day of the Jewish year.

The Shabbat which follows is called Shabbat Nachamu, the Sabbath of comfort. It begins a series of seven weeks of comfort. On this coming Shabbat Nachamu, we will celebrate an Aufruf and a Bat Mitzvah. It should also be noted that this Friday marks the yahrzeit for Chazzan Louis Danto, zichrono l'veracha.

May the coming days and weeks of comfort include peace for Israel and the world Jewish community. May we celebrate Semachot, joyous occasions, and remember loved ones proudly.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Howard Morrison