by Cantor Sally L. Neff | Mar 12, 2010 | D'var Torah, Exodus
This week’s Torah portion contains a rather disturbing verse. In Exodus chapter 35:2 we read: “On six days work shall be done, but on the seventh day, you shall have a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the Eternal One; whoever does any work on it shall be...
by Cantor Sally L. Neff | Mar 10, 2010 | D'var Torah, Deuteronomy, Judaism
As a teacher who loves to teach, “diligently” doesn’t come to mind as the best word to describe how we should teach our children. Lovingly, gently, and passionately are all adverbs that to me describe good teaching. The English teacher that I loved taught me to enjoy...
by Cantor Sally L. Neff | Mar 8, 2010 | Judaism
Welcome to the Cantor’s Canvas! I love and am endlessly fascinated by Judaism, music, and knitting. All three provide real soulful sustenance for me. The Cantor’s Canvas will be a space for me to share my musings on any of the above topics and more. I...