by RabbiOlivier | Nov 14, 2011 | Israel
Greetings from Tel Aviv!! The whole group is here, safe and sound, and finally got together tonight for the first time. All of us went out for dinner at this restaurant on the Tel Aviv promenade by the beach. Just picture if you can, nine of us trying to order from...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 14, 2011 | Adult Learning, Press, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Chayei Sarah – The Legacy of Isaac and Ishmael Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 Foreword: Since I will be in Israel for the next couple of weeks and won’t be able to write my weekly Torah Reflections, I thought you would have enough time to...
by katie@betalef.org | Nov 8, 2011 | Community, Events, Photos
On October 29th, 2011, 28 volunteers from Bet Alef gathered at Food Lifeline to repack 7,168 pounds of sweet potato fries. In 3 hours, our work contributed to 6,516 meals distributed across the Puget Sound. Amazing! A special thanks to Richard Hodgin for organizing...
by katie@betalef.org | Nov 7, 2011 | Greater Community
You asked for it, you got it! We are excited to announce that there is now a Greater Community Events page on the Bet Alef website. On this page, you will find a listing of upcoming Jewish and Interfaith events happening around the Puget Sound. This page is...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 3, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Lech Lecha – What We Are Called Upon to Do Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Ramban, Rabbi Moses Nachmanides (13th century Spain,) comments at length on a verse in the Torah which does not seem to hold much importance in the early unfolding of...
