A Message from Rabbi Bellows

June 28, 2026/13 Tammuz 5786

Dear Friends,

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded that the Declaration of Independence spoke of liberty, equality, and the promise of human dignity. Judaism, too, teaches that every person is created b’tzelem Elohim—in the image of God—and that freedom carries with it responsibility for one another and for the society we build together.

This Independence Day, may we celebrate the blessings of freedom with gratitude and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of justice, compassion, and the pursuit of liberty for all. 

With Blessings!

Rabbi Bellows