Rabbi Bonnie KoppellFeb 26, 20233 minThe Aloha SpiritAkahai- kindness expressed with tenderness. What we might call, “chesed,” gemilut chasadim- loving acts of kindness. Going out of our way...
Rabbi Bonnie KoppellFeb 21, 20233 minMishpatim: Trust, But VerifyA Temple Chai member approached me at the nosh a couple of weeks ago with the words, “Rabbi, can I ask you to do me a favor?” I replied,...
Rabbi Bonnie KoppellJan 19, 20232 minAwe is AwesomeAs we come together for Kabbalat Shabbat, I want to talk about something really awesome. That is- the sense of awe itself. In Hebrew we...
Rabbi Bonnie KoppellDec 25, 20222 minAl Ha-Nissim: The Miracle of SurvivalI wanted to call to your attention a special feature of our prayers during Chanukkah – the addition of “Al Ha-Nissim” to the Amidah. Al...