Posted on June 24, 2021
The ninth of Av is a day of deep sadness within the Jewish world as we commemorate the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and then the Romans, as well as other tragedies that have befallen our people. It is observed with fasting and prayer. This year our observance will begin outdoors Continue Reading »
Parashat Hukkat
Posted on June 18, 2021
This week’s portion, Hukkat, deals with the mystery of death, the notion of impermanence, and the endless cycle of transformation. Our Torah portion opens with Parah Adumah– the Red Heifer ritual to purify those who have had contact with the dead, to transform their state from impure to pure again. One of the more mysterious Continue Reading »
Posted on June 10, 2021
New Head of School / Family Programming Coordinator for Temple Israel! We are very excited to welcome Tzipporah Horowitz as the new Head of School / Family Programming Coordinator. Tzipporah (Tzippy) has dedicated her professional life to creating unique Jewish experiences in a variety of settings, including USY and Camp Ramah. A current rabbinical student Continue Reading »
Parashat Sh'lach
Posted on June 4, 2021
Dedicated to my Dad, Larry Stern, on the approach of his first yahrzeit on June 15. My first experiences of a tallit and tzitzit was sitting next to my father in shul, in a very cold, overly air-conditioned sanctuary, with my father’s arm around my shoulders, his tallit draped over me. There, under his woolen Continue Reading »
Posted on June 1, 2021
We’re so pleased to share this short video showcasing Temple Israel members. It has been a long time in the works! In 2019, temple member Jeremy Kasten interviewed several congregants for a video introducing the synagogue to potential new members and convey why they should engage with the congregation. In the winter of 2020, congregant Continue Reading »
