Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – September 4, 2025 We all experience loss. Whether it is the passing of an immediate family member, a distant relative, or a friend, each of us encounters death. Tradition teaches that death is as much a part of life as birth. Just as a naming or a bris […]
Kever Avot – Remembering Our Loved Ones Before the High Holidays Read More »
Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message -August 21, 2025 Elul is almost here (it starts on Monday). Elul is our preparatory month before the High Holidays. Normally I share some of my favorite options for Elul – like Jewels of Elul, #BlogElul, and some others, but as we look forward to Elul, at the time
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Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message – August 14, 2025 At Temple Israel, we are blessed with dedicated volunteers who step up, pitch in, and nurture our community. This week, I want to take a moment to specifically thank our summer lay service leaders, celebrate the recent recognitions of community members, and most importantly, to
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Community at Temple Israel Rabbi’s Message -August 7, 2025 As the summer sun begins to fade and school supplies start appearing in ads and shopping carts, it can mean only one thing: The start of the school year, and Religious School is just around the corner! Whether your summer was a time of rest, adventure,
Pickleball, Picnic and a New Year of Possibility – Not for Kids Only! Read More »
