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ON LEAVING GAINESVILLE 2026

They say that when someone speaks their last words, these are always the words that people pay attention to. Moses’ ...

The Long Way Home: Parashat Naso

In a way, this is the most well-known Naso is the most well-known Torah portion.  In fact, we quote it ...

AN ANTIDOTE TO FEAR SHELACH

Numbers is filled with challenging and inspiring narratives. And sometimes, it is filled with high drama. This week’s parasha is ...

A BOGO with the Stanways

By Ronnie Lovler It was beshert, or quite simply, meant to be.  Rabbi Cy Stanway was looking for a synagogue where he ...

REMARKS ON THE MEMORIAL FOR RENEE (BOZ) SWARTZ

WHEN I HEARD THAT BOZ DIED, I FELT A PROFOUND SADNESS FOR HER CHILDREN, STEVE, JOEL AND ADDIE AND ALL ...

BEHAR-BECHUKOTAI – The Ultimate B & B Gainesville

When Air BNB was founded, there was a buzz around the business concept of renting out your own private house ...

Remarks at Cantor Shelly Merel’s Funeral

I am asking Judy to share my few words with the congregation this morning and I thank you all for ...

Dvar Torah for Shir Shalom May Annual Meeting

DVAR TORAH FOR ANNUAL MEETING - GAINESVILLE AS YOU KNOW, ONCE PASSOVER BEGINS, WE BEGIN COUNTING THE OMER, THE SHEAVES ...

EMOR – Step outside the Cave

In the heart of Parashat Emor, nestled among the laws of the priesthood, God commands something remarkable. He gives us ...

NEW MEMBER SHABBAT

GAINESVILLE Look around you for a moment. Really look. To your left, to your right, in front of you and ...