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Kesher Kafe Couples Night – March 21, 7 pm
Kesher Kafe invites couples to a special evening designed to encourage connection, conversation, and community. In the midst of busy schedules, it’s easy for relationships to get pushed aside. This evening provides a welcoming space for couples to slow down, enjoy time together, and build meaningful friendships with others in our community. Expect a relaxed […]
Young Adults Purim Party-March 14, 7 pm
Kesher Kafe invites young adults ages 20–39 to join us for a special Purim Party on Friday, March 14 at 7:00 PM at Beth Emanuel (Exit 61 off the LIE). Purim is a joyful holiday that celebrates God’s deliverance of the Jewish people in the days of Queen Esther. It’s traditionally marked with celebration, costumes, […]
UNMASKED
So often we hide behind roles, expectations, or fear, but Purim reminds us that God works powerfully even in the hidden places. Join us this Saturday, February 14, at 11 am as we begin UnMasked, a Purim message series exploring courage, identity, and trusting God when the path isn’t clear. Come early for coffee and […]
Effective Prayer Flows Through a Genuine Relationship with God
by Rabbi Michael Calise If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you. (Yochanan 15:7) Throughout the Scriptures, God reveals that covenant always precedes blessing. His promises are never detached from relationship. Yeshua speaks these words not as a formula for success, […]
Nourished by the Word: A Call to Read Scripture
by Rabbi Carol Calise On Shabbat, I encouraged us to commit to reading through the Bible this year. The psalmist reminds us, “Your word is a lamp for my foot and a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105). Adonai has given us the Scriptures to help us navigate the journey of life. Throughout the Bible, […]
Prayer is our opportunity to partner with G-d
by Rabbi Carol Calise In part one of our series, Prayer Can Change Your Life, we were encouraged on four purposes of prayer. In this devotional, I want to focus on two of them. Prayer is the primary way we communicate with G-d. Only when we truly understand our relationship with Him can we communicate […]
Prayer Can Change Your Life
Join us as we begin the new year with a week of prayer.
High Holy Days 2025
The High Holy Day season is a sacred invitation for our Jewish community to return, reflect, and renew. As we gather in unity, we look back on the year with humility and examine our hearts before Adonai, seeking His grace and mercy. This shared journey draws us closer to HaShem and to one another, strengthening […]