By Rabbi James Stone Goodman
• Published October 5, 2016
Moses spoke to Joshua, his successor. He told him a couple of things but what I remember most is the phrase chazak v’ematz: Be strong and courageous. I loved it when Moses talked about courage. He was one of the few who did.Moses said not to be afraid,...
The next session of Jewish Attention to Mental Illness-Mental Health, the ninth in the series called “Shanda: There is None,” will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 at Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman Blvd. Rabbi Susan Talve and Rabbi...
By Hannah Snidman, Staff writer
• Published July 6, 2016
Elie Wiesel wanted no one to forget the atrocities of the Holocaust, during which six millions Jews were slaughtered, including his own parents and younger sister. As a survivor, a human activist and Nobel laureate, Wiesel spoke and wrote eloquently about...
JAMI, Jewish Attention to Mental Health-Mental Illness, will hold “Shanda: There Is None,” a community forum convened by Rabbis Susan Talve and James Stone Goodman, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman...
By Rabbi James Stone Goodman
• Published September 1, 2010
On this day [Rosh Hashanah] the moon is covered, and it does not shine until the tenth day, when Israel turns. — Zohar On Selichot, we introduce the notions that we will pick up and follow through the days of Awe. Selichot are piyyutim (piyyut from...
