There’s something for everyone at Passover
Passover is z’man cheiruteinu, the time of our freedom. We love this holiday and all that we get to do with it. From the mass amount of cooking, which if the Israelites cooked like we do for Passover today, we would still be living in Egypt; to the gathering together as family and friends. We […]
What does it mean to be free?
As we prepare for Passover, we ask an important question; What does it mean to be free? As Americans, we understand freedom to be, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom to assemble. While we have those freedoms, we also understand that with freedom comes responsibility. We know we cannot […]
Keeping emotions in check
Our emotions can sometimes get the best of us. When we are angry or frustrated with something, we might forget to stop, think, and then act. It’s easy to react to an email or a posting that we disagree with or find offensive. And when we react too quickly, our anger can cloud our judgment […]
One Year Olds Should Not Be In Tunnels
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 cake the child was encouraged to dive into […]
Help Maintain the Jewish People One Community At A Time
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 want to continue to build our outreach and […]
A Small Light Can Be a Great Torch for Justice
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 been […]
A Note of Thanks
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 welcomes all, encouraging and celebrating everyone for being who they […]
Night 7 Song Lyrics 2022
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 and apple sauce. A taste deserving of applause I could eat ’em all day […]
We’re Far From Irrelevant!
It’s Thursday and you all know what that means…Thursday night football! The 49ers are playing the Seahawks tonight and Jodi is wearing her 49er gear in preparation. So far, it has brought the team luck and it means we make sure to do laundry before each game! Imagine being called Mr. Irrelevant! This is the […]
HaNefesh Olive Oil Tasting
Recipes! There is so much you can do with olive oil, including baking. Here is the link to the Pasolivo recipes page.
