Religious Committee

by Baal Tefillah Marc Lamb 

In the weeks leading up to Passover, the Torah portions describe the building of the Tabernacle — a house for God. The Torah gives very detailed instructions about how it should be built and decorated. Of course, God does not need a house. The Tabernacle was really for the people — a place where they could gather and feel closer to God.

In many ways, our synagogue serves that same purpose. It is a place where we come together as a community and invite God into our lives.

These are difficult times for the Jewish people. Israel is at war on several fronts, and there is no shortage of hostility toward Jews around the world. At times like these, places like our synagogue — our house of God — matter more than ever.

The work we are about to do is important. It is not only organizational work; in its own way, it is holy work to support and maintain and develop our beautiful house of God.