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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Nov 9, 2017
- 3 min
Veterans Day Shabbat Service this Friday with guest speaker Sy Lichtenfeld
We are having a Veterans Day Shabbat Service this Friday with guest speaker Sy Lichtenfeld. Sy served almost three years in the U.S. Army...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Nov 2, 2017
- 1 min
Our Third Annual Pet Blessing
It was a cold day, but thankfully no rain. By 12 noon, it had warmed up. We did the blessing in the back lawn of the temple because there...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Oct 26, 2017
- 1 min
Lily - In Honor of Our Pet Blessing This Coming Sunday 12 Noon at the Temple
Above, this is Lily shortly after arrival in the US from Jamaica with her new American vet, who was recommended by Shirley Boyd. Lily...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Oct 19, 2017
- 1 min
Who let those Woodpeckers on the ark? Parshat Noah this Shabbat and Our Annual Pet Blessing this com
We will have the Pet Blessing on Parshat Noah again this year on the front lawn. Bring your pets to the front lawn of the temple this...
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danaevankaplan
- Oct 12, 2017
- 4 min
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Recommends 11 New Jewish Books to Add to Your Bookshelf -- Compli
The URJ Recommends 11 New Jewish Books to Add to Your Bookshelf. Rabbi Hara Person is the chief strategy officer of Central Conference...
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danaevankaplan
- Oct 5, 2017
- 1 min
Happy New Year, Well Over the Fast, and a Joyous Sukkot
Happy New Year, Well Over the Fast, and a Joyous Sukkot. חג שמח ושנה טובה ומתוקה לכם Above is a Lulav and an Estrog. Sukkot is mentioned...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Sep 28, 2017
- 7 min
Our New Adult Ed Course Starts Right After Yom Kippur -- How The Bible Became Holy
Our New Adult Ed Course Starts Right After Yom Kippur -- "How The Bible Became Holy." We start in the first week of October on Wednesday...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Sep 21, 2017
- 6 min
Quoted in the Jewish Forward This Week!
The Jewish Forward quoted me in an article on politics and religion published yesterday. Here is the paragraph where I am referred to:...
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danaevankaplan
- Sep 21, 2017
- 1 min
Selichot Service In Our Parking Lot with no Electricity!
We held a wonderful Selichot service in our parking lot Saturday night! Selichot (Hebrew: סליחות; singular selichah (סליחה)) are Jewish...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Sep 14, 2017
- 1 min
Rich N., a Flooding Refugee from Naples, Florida, Temporarily in Mobile, Asks for Assistance With Th
My wife Sandy, two dogs and I are in Mobile until Sunday morning. We have an airbnb on Chatham Street. This is Rich If you know anyone...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Sep 7, 2017
- 2 min
Mishkan HaNefesh for Rosh Hashanah
We have a wonderful new prayer book for Rosh Hashanah (and Yom Kippur). These twin High Holy Day machzorim are published by the CCAR...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Aug 31, 2017
- 1 min
The Book Cover for My Next Book is Ready!
Edited by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan Reform Judaism is constantly evolving as we continue to seek a faith that is in harmony with our beliefs...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Aug 24, 2017
- 2 min
Roy H. Shows Me Africatown, Where Slaves Smuggled into the US (50 Years after it became illegal) Set
Roy H. gave me a wonderful tour of Mobile recently. The highlight was Africatown, where slaves smuggled into the US settled down and...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Aug 17, 2017
- 2 min
Interfaith Rally Against Racism
I spoke at an Interfaith Rally against Racism this past Sunday August 13, 2017 at 6:30 in the evening at the Mardi Gras Park in Mobile....
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Aug 10, 2017
- 3 min
Neil Sass, President of the Mobile Area Jewish Federation
I recently sat down with Neil Sass, the president of the Mobile Area Jewish Federation and a member of the Synagogue, for an interview....
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Aug 3, 2017
- 4 min
In Al.com this past Saturday --- Alabama's Reform Jews need a progressive Israel
Recent events in Israel and specifically at the Western Wall and the Temple Mount have focused the world's attention once again on the...
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danaevankaplan
- Jul 27, 2017
- 1 min
Gail G. Speaks to Eastern Shore Group on Meditation
Robin and Manny hosted the evening in their home on he Eastern Shore. Gail spoke about her own spiritual journey to meditation and how it...
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danaevankaplan
- Jul 20, 2017
- 1 min
Stanley G. Speaks on Volunteering for Israel
On Friday night, Stanley Greenfield spoke and showed slides on their volunteer program on an Israeli Army Base. It was fascinating to see...
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Dana Evan Kaplan
- Jul 13, 2017
- 2 min
Our "Girl Friday"
Susie B. has worked at the Springhill Avenue Temple for six years. Although her official title is “Temple Secretary,” she fulfills many...
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