Community Updates

Letters from the Rabbi

Horizon of Hope

Rabbi Broitman reflects on the current state of the conflict in Israel and Gaza and shares her hope for peace

Letters from the Rabbi, Press

Letter from the Rabbi – Light up the World with Hope!

December 7, 2023

The Vineyard Gazette shares Rabbi Caryn Broitman’s reflection on the meaning of ‘miracle’ this Hanukkah.

Letters from the Rabbi

How to be an Ally to Jews in these Difficult Times

As the leader of the progressive Jewish community on Martha’s Vineyard, Rabbi Broitman shares advice to our allies following the October 7th attacks

Letters from the Rabbi

In Memory of Vivian Silver

Our Rabbi honors a member of our extended community, whose advocacy for peace between Israel and Gaza should be echoed by all of us

Letters from the Rabbi

Shloshim, October 7th

Our Rabbi reminds us to remember our moral future as we react to the terror of the Hamas attacks and grieve those we’ve lost

Letters from the Rabbi

Invitation to Pray Tonight

The Rabbi shares reflections on the meaning of ‘family’ in the Torah ahead of our prayer for the hostages

Press

What Impact Will Artificial Intelligence Have On People’s Spiritual Lives?

July 24, 2023

A journalist from Moment Magazine spoke to a range of Rabbis about their varied opinions on how/when/whether we should reach for AI tools.

Letters from the Rabbi

In the light of the LORD

With news for a ceasefire, the Rabbi shares her prayers for peace and some words from the prophet Isaiah.

Press

Lifting Up Civil Rights Leaders’ Legacy of Hope and Solidarity

January 16, 2023

The Vineyard Gazette captured a beautiful interfaith Shabbat service. Honoring leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

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