Archive for August 2026
Shabbat Greetings
This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8), is often remembered for its dramatic blessings and curses, but it begins in a much quieter place: gratitude. “When you enter the land… you…
Read MoreURJ Biennial (December 10-13)
The URJ Biennial will bring together Reform Jewish clergy, professionals, lay leaders, and community members from across North America for music, learning, inspiration, prayer, and connection. This joyful movement-wide gathering…
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This week’s portion, Ki Tetzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) contains more mitzvot (commandments) than any other portion. While the laws seem unrelated, they share a common message: holilness is found in the ordinary. The Torah teaches that…
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Tonight marks exactly four weeks until we gather to welcome the new year, 5787. Elul began yesterday and the horizon of the New Year is coming into view. We read Shoftim (Deuteronomy…
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This week’s Torah portion, Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)begins with a powerful invitation: “See (Re’eh), I place before you today a blessing and a curse.” (11:26) The Torah does not say, “Listen,” or “Understand.” It says, “See.” Seeing…
Read MoreHigh Holy Days Services 5787
All High Holy Days services will be both in-person and streamed live. Tickets for services must be ordered ahead of time. They can be ordered as follows:– Temple Shalom members…
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