Jewish tradition teaches us not to take anything for granted. We say thank you for the basic gift of light every day. Our lighting designer was moved by this prayer and supported this newly commissioned setting by Natatlie Tenenbaum with a beautiful light display in our sanctuary.
July 02, 2021
Cantor Schwartz Sings "Sim Shalom" (Weiss)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
As we enter Independence Day weekend, our blessing to the country and to the world is the ultimate blessing of peace: Sim Shalom. We hope you enjoy this breezy, fresh setting by our friend and composer Elliot Weiss, newly commissioned by PAS. Happy Fourth and Shabbat shalom!
June 29, 2021
Understanding a New World
Topic(s) / Lecture
COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we interact in the world on both an interpersonal and a global level. How will the effects of the pandemic ripple out into social, political, economic, and technological change? Rabbi Cosgrove, Dr.
June 25, 2021
Cantors Sing "Ma Tovu"
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
In this week’s parashah, the favorite prayer Mah Tovu is born, and from an unusual source: the gentile prophet Balaam.
June 24, 2021
Reading Jewish Lives: Julius Rosenwald: Repairing the World
Topic(s) / Reading Jewish Lives, Lecture
Julius Rosenwald rose to meteoric wealth at the helm of Sears, Roebuck and Co., yet his most important legacy stands on the pioneering changes he introduced to the practice of philanthropy.
June 22, 2021
The Future of Our Jewish Communal Lives
Topic(s) / Lecture
As we begin to return to the welcoming, familiar communal spaces – the classrooms, boardrooms, and sanctuaries – that shape our Jewish lives, how will our houses of learning and prayer adapt to meet the needs of a new era of Jewish communal engagement? Dr.
June 18, 2021
Cantor Schwartz Sings "“Hallelujah” (Psalm 113) by Yossele Rosenblatt, Greatest Cantor of All Time
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
This joyful setting of Psalm 113 keeps Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt’s incredible legacy alive. The virtuoso vocals and remarkable range of the voice that Cantor Schwartz shares with Rosenblatt make this a moving moment. May Rosenblatt’s memory be for a blessing. Wishing you a Shabbat shalom.
June 17, 2021
60 Seconds of Torah: Hukkat and Appreciation
Topic(s) / 60 seconds of torah
Exasperated with the Israelites’ frequent acts of ingratitude, Moses lashes out. Rabbi Cosgrove shares what we can learn from this outburst, its aftermath, and the events leading up to it.
June 17, 2021
Allyship Through a Jewish Lens
Topic(s) / Lecture
How can we strive to be allies for the LGBTQIA+ community? Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, a progressive advocate for trans rights and a vocal ally for queer inclusivity, discusses how allyship can become a Jewish practice and how we can build a more equitable world together.
June 10, 2021
60 Seconds of Torah: Korah and Leadership
Topic(s) / 60 seconds of torah
What does it take to be a good leader? Rabbi Cosgrove explores what Korah can teach us about humility, leadership, and giving feedback by giving us examples of what not to do.