Shabbat Greetings
In this week’s Torah portion, Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24), we learn of all the continuing trials and tribulations that Abraham and Sarah had to cope with in their lives. This week’s portion is…
Shabbat Greetings
This is my 26th year serving as the rabbi of our Temple Shalom of Aberdeen family. It has been both an honor and privilege to serve as your spiritual leader. I…
Shabbat Greetings
Violence, flood, destruction. These are key moments and key themes of our portion this week, Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32). Not the sweet animal version we teach kids, that resulted in many children having…
Late4Lunch Concert sponsored by Brotherhood
Come enjoy a Classic Rock concert by the band Late4Lunch, sponsored by Brotherhood. The concert will be held on Saturday, November 23, starting at 7:00pm in the Temple Shalom social…
Shabbat Greetings
Once again, we start at the beginning of the Torah with B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), the story of the creation of everything that exists. This portion covers a lot, starting with Creation and ending…
Shabbat Greetings
Allow me to share the significance of building the Sukkah, particularly how it connects our indoor and outdoor environments. There are many traditional guidelines regarding the Sukkah’s size and dimensions, emphasizing architectural details.…
Shabbat Greetings
I had a fight with a friend this past year. I gave some feedback on something he did that I thought would be helpful. He took it in a way…
Shabbat Greetings
On this first Shabbat of 5785, we read the portion, Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52), the final portion of the Torah read before the upcoming festival of Simchat Torah. This text features a song…
October 27: An Introduction to Kabbalah for the 21st Century – sponsored by AJG, WTS & Brotherhood
Are you looking for answers to the big questions of life? Do you want to engage the world with meaning and purpose? Are you seeking more depth in your day-to-day…
Shabbat Greetings
Here we are, the last Shabbat of 5784 – what an incredible and challenging year we’ve had. This week’s double Torah portion, Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30) brings us almost to the end of the book…
High Holy Days Food Drive: Oct. 11-12
Please support the Temple’s annual food drive during the High Holy Days, to benefit local food pantries.
Shabbat Greetings
This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8), contains a long list of curses. It lists virtually every awful thing that can happen to a human being. These curses are the punishment if…