Sunday, August 28th at 9:15 a.m. Rabbi Phil Cohen

Hi all,

Reminder, that this Sunday, August 28th at 9:15 a.m., Rabbi Phil Cohen, the new rabbi at our neighbor Agudas Israel will speak on the subject:"Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Judaism in 1 Hour!" 

See you there.

Pat

Hendersonville's Agudas Israel Synagogue, 54 Morris Kaplan Drive, has a new spiritual leader. Rabbi Phil Cohen received rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York.

Meet Rabbi Phil Cohen - Blue Ridge Now Article

Education: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, New York, and Brandeis University, Massachusetts
Family: Married to Betsy Gamburg. They have two daughters.
For more information about the Agudas Israel Synagogue, visit
www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org.

Rabbi Phil Cohen received rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York.

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Hi all,
This Sunday, August 21 at 9:15, Rabbi Batsheva Meiri from Congregation Beth Ha Tephila in Asheville will speak at Forum.   She will speak about the contrast between the ancient rabbis and the New Testament writers on how to deal with "sin".   She has also promised to share some of her many interesting experiences on the road to becoming a rabbi. Don't miss this session.
As ever, all points of view are welcome.... no correct doctrine required. A FORUM is just that...an open exchange of views. Join us. Our Ministry welcomes all ideas for topics and presenters, so don't be shy about sharing your thoughts with us. Continue to be ready, willing and eager on Sundays at 9:15 for these spirited opportunities for growth and learning. ALL ARE WELCOME, so plan to attend and spread the word about our great sessions.
Cheers,
Pat