December 2023

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – December 28, 2023 A conversation from Torah study earlier this month has lingered with me.  In looking at the part of our story where Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt for food, the text tells us that Joseph recognizes his brothers, but they do not recognize him.  In the […]

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – December 21, 2023 Although the Jewish New Year was in September, the upcoming secular New Year remains a significant marker of time.  We measure our progress by it, on resolutions both fulfilled and unfulfilled.  As businesses close, schools go on breaks, and winter holiday gatherings bring us together,

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – December 14, 2023 As we near the end of 2023, there is a group of Reform Jews gathering this weekend in Washington, DC, in part to celebrate and honor the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Union for American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC), which has since become the

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – December 7, 2023 Just a mere two months ago, on Yom Kippur, we delved into the significance of leading lives marked by integrity, emphasizing the alignment of our actions with our values and the fulfillment of our commitments. At the core of these reflections was the value of