Community Updates

Letters from the Rabbi

Tisha B’Av

What does the saddest day on the Jewish calendar mean to us today?

Letters from the Rabbi

Sabbatical Return

Our Rabbi shares how she is feeling following her sabbatical: grateful, inspired, and driven to a future of peace and justice

Letters from the Rabbi

Plans for the Rabbi’s Sabbatical

With the Rabbi’s sabbatical approaching, she shares her plans to write a book on relatable biblical interpretation. She also shares who will be providing rabbinical support in her absence.

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

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