Rabbi Nisan Andrews: In the least expected places
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews Recently, I reflected on how Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, takes place during a time of year when darkness predominates the…
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Conversion interest in Calgary congregations is booming
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – For Temple B’nai Tikvah Rabbi Mark Glickman, the recent conversion of nine adults and three children (see feature story in…
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: The essence of Teshuvah
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – As a congregational rabbi, I tend to stick close to home and shul. I focus on attending community events…
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Reflecting on poorly understood statutes
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – In the weeks leading up to Purim and Pesach, several supplementary Torah readings are added to the weekly Torah…
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Feeling connected during the festival
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (AJNews) – A few weeks ago, we read from Parshat Re’ eh. In that Parsha, we find the instruction to build…