Articles by Rachael Cutcher
Chag Purim!
March 4, 2014
Each year during Purim, I try a new hamantaschen recipe. I have fond memories of making the triangular treats with my mother when I was a child. She would roll out the dough and let my four siblings and me cut out circles with drinking glasses, fill the centers and pinch the edges before they […]
Engagement
December 5, 2013
The Board of Directors recently participated in a one day retreat for the purpose of learning, reflecting and imagining into the future of Shomrei Torah. Our overarching theme of the retreat was engagement. Shomrei Torah has abundant programming to meet a variety of interests and encourage participation in congregational life. (If you haven’t looked through […]
Being Jewish in America
November 5, 2013
At the beginning of October the Pew Research Center released its major survey results on Jews in America. The first news article I saw read touted the increase in the number of Jewish American adults, up to 5.3 million (2.2% of the American population), and included in the count those who are Jews by religion […]
B’ruchim ha-baim, Welcome.
September 27, 2013
Adapted from Erev Rosh Hashanah remarks. This year in preparation for the Holy Days, I immersed myself in personal reflection and self-work throughout the month of Elul. I read, reflected, and a couple of times jumped in with comments on CST’s new ElulBlog, created by Judith Richlin-Klonsky and the Ritual Committee. I signed up to […]
Welcome to Shomrei Torah
July 10, 2013
Welcome to Congregation Shomrei Torah, a vibrant and welcoming progressive Reform Jewish community. I invite you to explore all that CST has to offer, whether you are a seasoned member, new to Shomrei Torah, or seeking connection to a Jewish community. You’ll find that we offer support in times of need, joy in times of […]