Congregation of Moses News

Tasty Tashlich

After the Rosh Hashanah Experience, this year’s alternative service on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Sunday September 13, please join us...

Tasty Tashlich

After the Rosh Hashanah Experience, this year’s alternative service on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Sunday September 13, please join us...

The Future of the Congregation of Moses Depends on All of Us Today!

Thirty years ago, the Congregation of Moses established its Etz Chaim Endowment Fund to support the current and future needs of the Congregation of...

CoM Will Soon Be Powered by the Sun

Big news! In June, the Congregation of Moses Oversight Board approved the proposal for the installation of 98 solar panels on the synagogue roof. The...

Caring Circle, Here to Provide Support to Our Members

Caring Circle — compassionate volunteers for the Congregation of Moses family.Caring Circle is a network of volunteers who would like to support...

Judy Davis and Margaret Israelson – Trustees of the Congregation of Moses

Two of CoM’s Trustees passed away recently: Judy Davis on April 14, and Margaret Israelson on April 23. The Congregation of Moses mourns the loss...

A Traditional Jewish Scribe

My friend and colleague, Rabbi Bec Richman, is a soferet or traditional Jewish scribe and is currently Torah. She recently sent me a video of her...

Their Memory Is A Blessing

More Dates Available for Laundry Love Volunteers

The Laundry Love project is well underway and going very well! Participation has been strong and volunteers are enjoying themselves. This is an easy,...

Afar (עפר) — Earth from the Land of Israel

One of the quieter traditions observed by the Chevrah Kadisha involves placing afar—sacred earth from the Land of Israel—inside the casket. We...

Shmirah — Guarding the Deceased

Shmirah, meaning "guarding," is a sacred Jewish practice in which we sit with a deceased person from the time of completion of Taharah until burial,...

What Is A Chevrah Kadisha?

This is the first in a series of columns to teach about Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish funeral practices.Traditionally, the preparation of the deceased...

Tachrichim — Burial Garments

Our Chevrah Kadisha follows the Jewish tradition of burying the deceased in simple white linen garments called tachrichim. They are made from cotton,...

Honoring the Dead Across Traditions

Both Jewish and Islamic traditions place the highest importance on caring for the deceased with dignity, speed, and spiritual intention. Comparing...

Chevrah Kadisha Liturgy

The Chevrah Kadisha conducts two main functions - The Taharah - which is the preparation of the deceased for burial and The Shmirah, which is the...

Looking Towards the End of the School Year

April was a shorter month for us, with both Spring Break and Passover taking place at the beginning. As we return to our regular routines, students...

Dive Deeper Into the High Holy Days and Everything Jewish

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, literally meaning “head of the year” and the start of a season of celebration, reflection, and renewal....

Free Safety and Security Webinar Series for the High Holidays

Proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared.The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to...