This is a special time of year, yet it remains part of the human condition to feel alone, “even in a crowd of people.” It can be a great comfort to recall that our common experiences bring us together.
December 16, 2021
60 Seconds of Torah: Va-y’hi, Closing the Book on Genesis
Topic(s) / 60 seconds of torah
What does the narrative arc of Genesis teach us? Join Rabbi Koffman as she examines the good, the bad, and the ugly.
December 14, 2021
Home as Sanctuary, Sanctuary as Home
Topic(s) / Lecture
What makes a home a Jewish home and a true place of ease, comfort, and welcome?
December 10, 2021
Cantor Schwartz Sings “Somewhere” – In Memory of Stephen Sondheim
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
We mourn the loss of American lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim. As a tribute, we invite you to listen to Cantor Schwartz’s rendition of “Somewhere,” live from services last Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom – may Sondheim’s memory be for a blessing.
December 09, 2021
60 Seconds of Torah: Va-Yiggash, Justice, and Mercy
Topic(s) / 60 seconds of torah
Rabbis tell us that as each day begins, God prays, “May it be My will that My attribute of mercy overpowers My attribute of justice.” Rabbi Cosgrove shares how Joseph exemplifies the importance of balancing justice with mercy.
December 08, 2021
Rachel Kolsky: Disraeli's London
Topic(s) / Lunch & Learn
Twice Prime Minister of Great Britain, Benjamin Disraeli was one of Queen Victoria's favorite politicians. In this session, discover how Disraeli, who was born Jewish, entered Parliament when Jews were prohibited from becoming members of Parliament.
December 06, 2021
Building a New Paradigm for American Jewry and Israel
Topic(s) / Lecture
Minister Dr. Nachman Shai and Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove, Ammiel Hirsch, and Chaim Steinmetz, moderated by Rabbi Lori Koffman What is the future of Israel-diaspora Jewish relations? Explore this question with Dr.
December 03, 2021
Exclusive Preview: Cantors Sing "Lots of Latkes" Only on PAS CONNECT
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat, Hanukkah
Your PAS cantors have three different favorite Hanukkah traditions they wanted to share with the children of the community, and by the end of this song, all three festive melodies are spinning at once! Watch the whole video exclusively on PAS CONNECT at connect.pasyn.org.
December 02, 2021
60 Seconds of Torah: Mi-ketz and Exile
Topic(s) / 60 seconds of torah
Joseph’s exile from his family and his people reflects the Jewish diaspora’s separation from Israel in many ways. Rabbi Cosgrove shares what Joseph’s story can tell us about our own resilience in the face of isolation and loneliness.
November 30, 2021
Master of the Game
Topic(s) / Lecture
Looking back on the last two decades of efforts and frustrations since the last US-brokered peace agreement in the Middle East, Martin Indyk returns to the origins of American diplomacy in the region, led by Henry Kissinger.