North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation
Is spanking okay? What do the scriptures, other religious books or scholars and traditions of your religion say about spanking? In Biblical times, a "rebellious son" was killed by stoning. (Deut. 21:21). Proverbs 13:24 says, "He who spares the rod hates his son." Such strict discipline was … [Read More...]
December 20, 2013 By Mark Sonnenshein
October 1, 2013 By Margaret Lewicki
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October 30, 2014 By Robert Langsfeld
Sukkot 2014 High Holidays 2014 Sawyer's Bar Mitzvah 8/16/2014 Visit the Tahoe Beauty. Participate in a NTHC Hike Ellie Sass Bat Mitzvah Last Day of Religious School 2014- Have great summer. See you next year !! Consecration May 9, 2014 … [Read More...]
January 6, 2013 By Robert Langsfeld
A wonderful day of Teaching, Discussions and Participation for the Global Day of Jewish Learning November 17, 2013 … [Read More...]
Rabbi Beth says, overall organized religion is simply designed to put one on a path to G-d. Judaism is not a system with mandatory beliefs about G-d. Rather, one is encouraged to explore their relationship to the "Great Mystery." It is a life-embracing compass with practices which include prayer (communication with G-d), rituals (methods to tap into the subconscious) and ways to interact with G-d and with humans (kindness, justice, forgiveness and a way to spiritually evolve).
Organized religion, at its optimal, is a group whose mission is to experience G-d. Without the trail of breadcrumbs left by Sages, it would be nearly impossible to chart a direct course to G-d. Thus, our Sages instituted a law saying "Do not separate yourself from the group." (Pirkey Avot 2:5). They also note that G-d always hears the prayers of the community. (Yad HaChazaka-Laws of Prayer 8:1). We are better together working as a team. ...
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