We Are in the Thick of It - Cantor Lisa Peicott - Parshat Bo - January 23, 2026

Well folks, we are in the thick of it. In just the last few weeks, we have witnessed the abuse of unchecked power against a group of outsiders, the rising up of a people against a heartless dictator, the crumbling of an authoritarian regime, and a people’s chance at true freedom. 2026 is off to a bang, right? Well, not quite. While this description could be the homepage of any news publication today, this is unfortunately a tale as old as time. It is biblical time, but it has a lot to offer all of us trying to make sense of and navigate the complex times in which we are living.Each week, a member of the clergy offers their personal perspective on a topic of their choice, such as the week's Torah portion, a Jewish holiday, ritual, custom, or history. Facebook: Wilshire Boulevard TempleWebsite: wbtla.orgYoutube: Wilshire Boulevard TempleInstagram: wilshireboulevardtemple