by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Jan 18, 2024 | Newsletter
Remember one year old celebrations? We might remember them from pictures of when we turned one or when we celebrated our own children turning one. There was a party that was definitely more for the parents and family since the child would not remember it. There was...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Nov 20, 2023 | Musings
HaNefesh is a strong Jewish community that is radically inclusive of all and reaches people from all over. There are no borders, no time zones, no buildings, and no barriers to being a part of our community. Especially at this time with the rise of antisemitism, we...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Jun 29, 2023 | Musings, Newsletter
If you have not seen it yet, this is a must watch: A Small Light. This is the story of Miep Gies, the woman responsible for hiding Anne Frank and her family, the Van Pels and Dr. Pfeffer. The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most read books about the Holocaust having...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Jun 29, 2023 | Musings
I heard that someone called HaNefesh the Gay/Lesbian congregation in Orange County. This comment was said to others in hopes of being hurtful to HaNefesh. I want to say to this person, thank you! Thank you for recognizing that yes, HaNefesh is a community that...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Dec 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hamentaschen Latke Debate – Rabbi Joe Black Come answer the question: Which one is the best one? Latke(s)? Hamentaschen? Hamentaschen latke debate I like latkes – lots and lots of latkes. They’re golden brown. I gobble ’em down With sour cream...
