Please note that with our new religious school schedule, starting next week I will be off on Mondays. My Monday Morning Message will soon become Tuesday morning Torah! This week I read a really nice blog post that made me feel better about being surrounded (at home and in my office) by so many books- Continue Reading »
I know this is a bit long, but please take a few moments to read it: This morning I, like most parents across the country I’m sure, felt a bit different sending my kids off to school this morning. My heart is broken, not only for the families who were directly affected by this unspeakable Continue Reading »
Happy Hanukkah! Thank you, again, to all who made our Hanukkah celebration yesterday a huge success- the sense of community was palpable and the latkes were delicious! Over the weekend I read an interesting op-ed in the NY times, offering an insightful take on the message of Hanukkah that is somewhat different from our uniquely Continue Reading »
Hanukkah is almost here!! Here are a few activities, ideas, and websites as the Festival of Lights approaches: Activities: 1. Please come and join us for our congregational Hanukkah party, this Sunday, December 9th from 10:30-1:30 PM in the social Hall. This event is for people of all ages and is open to the community. Continue Reading »
Good morning! Before this morning’s message, there are two things that I wanted to bring to your attention. 1. As the immediate needs of Hurricane Sandy start to fade, Congregation Torat El, in partnership with a number of other synagogues in our area, is sponsoring a gift card drive to help with the long term Continue Reading »
I read an article this morning in an Israeli online paper claiming that there is a 50 percent chance that a truce will soon be reached between Gaza and Israel and a 50 percent chance that things will get much worse before they get better. As we hope and pray for a peaceful solution to Continue Reading »
Before this morning’s message- just a friendly reminder that my Adult Education class, ” Journey Through The Hebrew Bible” begins tonight. Please join us for minyan first at 7P.M. I am looking forward to seeing you there! As we continue to dig out from the Hurricane, here are a few more volunteer and donation opportunities. Our Continue Reading »
Shalom everyone. Nearly one week after Hurricane Sandy, we are slowly beginning to see some recovery in our area. Yet there are still so many people without power, whose homes and business have been destroyed, and whose lives get increasingly difficult as the days continue, particularly as the temperature drops. The Torah reminds us of Continue Reading »
I apologize about the technical glitch- this was today’s message! A little less than a week ago, Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center and Chairwoman of Women of the Wall was arrested for praying in the women’s section of the Kotel (Western Wall). She was there with a group of 250 Continue Reading »
Good morning! Please take one minute before reading on to “like” us on facebook by clicking here. We look forward to keeping you informed of all of our wonderful activities! Last week I read a very interesting article written by an “engaged and unaffiliated” Jew about his strong Jewish feelings and connection to Judaism despite Continue Reading »