Al Ha-Nissim: The Miracle of Survival Rabbi Bonnie Koppell I wanted to call to your attention a special feature of our prayers during Chanukkah – the addition of “Al Ha-Nissim” to the [...]
What Unenforceable Rule is Driving Your Grievance Story? Rabbi Bonnie Koppell Kol Nidre, Temple Chai, 2022 Tonight we begin our Yom Kippur journey. This time is a gift we give [...]
No Regrets in the Year Ahead Rabbi Bonnie Koppell Listen to the words of Frank Sinatra’s memorable tune, “My Way.” And now the end is here And so I face that final curtain My friend [...]
I remember seeing an Army wall calendar that had a sign next to it, “Dates on the calendar are closer than they may appear.” Isn’t that the truth? It feels like someone pushed “fast forward” on [...]
Putin IS Amalek- Purim 2022 Rabbi Bonnie Koppell Shabbat Zachor- the Shabbat of Remembering. That’s the special name given to this Shabbas, the Shabbat before Purim. So what, exactly, [...]
Purim 2022: A deadly serious celebration Rabbi Bonnie Koppell This Wednesday night we will come together for the light and joyous holiday of Purim. Purim comes on the 14th of Adar, the [...]
When Christmas Eve and Shabbat Coincide It’s a quiet night for the Jewish community tonight. 65% of the population in the United States identify as Christian and our neighbors are likely [...]
When Jessie was pregnant with Helena, we had a baby shower for her. Cards were passed out, and among the questions was, “I hope that you always remember, fill in the blank.” What is it [...]
What’s The Hardest Mitzvah? Rabbi Bonnie Koppell Temple Chai, September 2021 What is the hardest mitzvah for you? Is it not eating shrimp or bacon? Is it remembering to light shabbat [...]
Tevye Explains It All: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Judaism Can Be Learned From “Fiddler on the Roof” Rabbi Bonnier Koppell Erev Rosh HaShanah 2021, Temple Chai, [...]