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A Note From Rabbi Niles<br />
Dear friends,<br />
<strong>November</strong> is a very quiet month in the Jewish calendar. By now, we have gone through<br />
the intensity and busy-ness of the High Holy Days, plus Sukkot and Simchat Torah, and<br />
there is no major Jewish holiday or festival until Chanukah in late December. So what<br />
will we do to keep ourselves occupied, Jewishly speaking, during this month?<br />
The answer is Shabbat. I noted at the October 7 memorial as well as during the High<br />
Holy Days that the best way to combat antisemitism is by living a vibrant, robust and<br />
committed Jewish life, by participating in the traditions of Judaism and by supporting<br />
other Jews in our community. Shabbat observance is a great way to do that.<br />
Shabbat has many practices and rituals associated with it: lighting candles, saying the<br />
blessings over wine and challah, and attending services. I challenge you to try to come<br />
to at least one Shabbat service during the month of <strong>November</strong>. That is not a lot to ask,<br />
and it may very well add meaning and a sense of connection to your life.<br />
This is not a time for Jews to be detached and alone. In light of Israel's ongoing war,<br />
and highlighted by the rising antisemitism here in our community and around the<br />
world, NOW is the time to stand up and be counted. I urge you to be proud of and<br />
open about your Jewish heritage and identity, to participate in and support <strong>CBS</strong>—the<br />
center of Jewish life in Napa Valley—to the best of your ability. Showing up once a<br />
month for Shabbat services isn't too much to ask of anyone.<br />
Our Jewish spiritual tradition is rich and profound. Let's celebrate it together!<br />
B'shalom, Niles<br />
@cbsnapa www.cbsnapa.org 707-253-7305
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