THOUGHTS ON ROSH HASHANAH Rabbi Evan Hoffman – Congregation Anshe Sholom evanhoffman@gmail.com Rosh Hashanah 5780 The Origins of Aleinu Aleinu is recited in the preamble to the Malkhuyyoth section of the Rosh Hashanah Musaf service. For many Jews, it is an emotional highlight of the High Holiday liturgy. The ark is opened, the cantor...

THOUGHTS ON THE PARASHAH Rabbi Evan Hoffman – Congregation Anshe Sholom evanhoffman@gmail.com Parshat Re’eh – פרשת ראה August 31, 2019 – ל אב תשעט This essay is dedicated with gratitude to Drs. Lillian & Gary Chubak. The Temple Outside of Jerusalem In Deuteronomy, Israel is ordered to conduct its sacrificial cult at one central...