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 | Dec 15, 2022 | Musings, Newsletter
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...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Oct 27, 2022 | Newsletter
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by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Dec 16, 2021 | Newsletter
Click here to donate through My Well Checks can be sent to: HaNefesh15333 Culver Dr.Suite 340-2AIrvine, CA 92604 HaNefesh is about building Jewish life without “Building Funds.” Our concrete and mortar are the strong relationships that bind our community...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Jul 10, 2020 | Newsletter
July 9, 2020 | 17 Tamuz 5780 know…. I had a great conversation this week about how to be a part of HaNefesh community. (quick grammar note: Ha=The, Nefesh=Soul. If I say, THE HaNefesh Community, I am saying, the THE soul community and that just sounds odd to my...
by Rabbi Heidi Cohen | Jul 8, 2020 | Newsletter
Yes, AND… We’ve talked about how you can support HaNefesh financially, now let’s talk about how you and HaNefesh can work together to build our Jewish community. I’ve been asked if we are going to have different committees and opportunities for HaNefesh. My answer has...