What a challenging last 2 years for each and every one of us. COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in so many of our lives’ events, whether big or small. Under the direction of our Senior Staff and leadership, Temple Israel…
Read MoreI think that a wonderful metaphor for being President of a Temple is that of a juggler. One must keep expertly juggling all the balls, making sure that they all stay in place doing what they should, without dropping any…
Read MoreI think it was a few months ago in this space that I wrote an article about change. I mentioned that despite its necessity to evolve and move forward, the thought and actuality of change can be uncomfortable. Many of…
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I remember the first time I saw Jonathan Kreisberg play. I was living in Los Angeles and my guitar teacher John Pisano insisted that I come that week for his Guitar Night at Spazio’s. I showed up that Tuesday and…
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I’m going to start this article by telling you it is being written for selfish reasons. Having said that, I’m still hoping that all of you find it meaningful and appropriate, but the truth is, I need this for me.…
Read MoreI seem to have spoken to several people lately who have gotten the vaccine for COVID-19. Not a majority of my conversations, but whereas it was something off in the distance, a promise delivered via radio clips and hopeful yearnings,…
Read MoreThere’s a joke/truth out there that says death and taxes are the only certainties in life. When I’m feeling somewhat playful, I also add having to take out the trash as another inevitability. We all know, however, that the other…
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Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 pm Join us for a festive havdalah, and an online screening party, viewing a collection of highlights from past Purim Shpiels (Compiled by Purim Shpiel Director, Jonathan Kass!) Grab a drink (or jello shot) and…
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Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 pm Music, Purim Story Telling, Megillah Reading, and Online Games led by Rabbi Fox, Cantor Hass, Sharon Amster Brown and Eric Shatzkin (Dress up as your favorite Villian) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85186839488
Read MoreThere are four Jewish new years. The first may be fairly obvious to some, Rosh HaShanah, literally “the head of the year.” The others less so, and their calendar significance has fallen mainly into obscurity over time. We don’t pay…
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