October 2024

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – November 21, 2024 In a small mountain village centuries ago, a nobleman sought to leave a lasting legacy by building a synagogue, but he kept the plans a secret until the building was completed. When the townspeople entered their new synagogue for the first time, they marveled at […]

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – November 14, 2024 Beginning in 2010 in part to celebrate the completion of the Steinsaltz Talmud, the Aleph Society and Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, z”l created The Global Day of Jewish Learning event.  It has been continued in his honor since his death by Limmud.  Akin to the feeling

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – November 7, 2024 Jewish food has a way of bringing people together. Whether it’s the smell of challah baking in the oven or the warmth of a bowl of matzo ball soup, food plays a central role in Jewish life, connecting us to tradition, family, and community. But

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – October 31, 2024 A not-so-ancient tale: The Chazon Ish, an Orthodox Rabbi who became a leader within the Haredi community in Israel from 1933-1953, tells of meeting an average Jew in the street on Election Day.  The Chazon Ish asks the man if he has voted yet.  The

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – October 23, 2024 As we celebrate Simchat Torah tonight, we reach the culmination of the annual Torah reading cycle and the joyful moment of starting anew.  Last week we observed Sukkot, and now with Simchat Torah we conclude the “time of our rejoicing.”  Having completed the work of

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – October 2, 2024 As the High Holidays approach, our Jewish community finds itself swept up in a whirlwind of events and emotions, making it difficult to maintain focus. We turn inward, expressing the deep prayers of our hearts, while also being called to take action—mending relationships with friends