Topic: Sacred Texts

Our Need for Sacred Texts

Harnessing the power of enchanted words in a secular age. This Sunday’s Community Plate is going to The Backpack Program at Penacook Elementary School, which provides identified children enough food for the weekend. While they can count on regular meals at school through the school district’s free-and reduced-meals program, many of these children go home on Friday … Continue reading Our Need for Sacred Texts

But wait, the Bible doesn’t say that! How Jews read scripture.

Come and hear Rabbi Robin Nafshi from Concord’s Temple Beth Jacob highlight surprising stories found in the Hebrew Scriptures and how they can be seen and interpreted by the Jewish tradition. Following the service, Rabbi Nafshi will lead an hour long class exploring in more depth the theme of the service.  All are invited to join.  This … Continue reading But wait, the Bible doesn’t say that! How Jews read scripture.