Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – June 29, 2023 Like the four new years of the Hebrew calendar, July 1 marks a significant moment in modern Jewish life. Congregations often welcome new Jewish professionals at the beginning of the fiscal year. This first day on the job marks a major shift in the leadership […]
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Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – June 22, 2023 This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Korach, begins with the rebellion of Korach, Dothan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. These three, together with 250 reputable men, seek power and authority. Pirke Avot calls out this particular incident because it is not a “machloket l’shem shamayim,”
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The month of June is here and that means it is almost time for our Jewish Cultural Festival. For nearly the last decade, I have had the honor and privilege of managing this event and the amazing volunteers that make it happen. Together, we have watched it grow in size, influence, and appeal, becoming one
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Rabbi’s Message – June 1, 2023 As we enter into the month of June, color seems to burst into the world. The Rainbow Pride Flag has become a symbol of diversity: red = life, orange = healing, yellow = sun/sunlight, green = nature, indigo = harmony, violet = spirit. For the Jewish community, the rainbow
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