Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | December 20, 2024

At the end of this week’s portion, Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23), Joseph is in jail and life looks hopeless. Yet we know that he will be released and become the second most powerful…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | December 13, 2024

We see in this week’s Torah portion, Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43), Jacob’s wrestling match with the angel defined him. He would forever after be known as Yisrael (Israel) – the one “who wrestled with God”. His…

Dec. 15 Torah Tots

By templenjAF | December 7, 2024

Join us for our next Torah Tots session, for children 2 1/2 years old through Pre-K, on Sunday, December 15th, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Our engaging Torah Tots program…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | December 6, 2024

Have you ever noticed that when we have someone at services that I and others ask them where they came from? It sounds like the exact opposite of what those…

Dec. 6 Tot Shabbat

By templenjAF | December 3, 2024

Join us for our Tot Shabbat service, geared toward children 7 years and younger, on December 6, from 5:45 to 6:30 PM. We’re thrilled to invite your little ones to…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | November 29, 2024

Sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, trickery, a stolen blessing and a death threat make for a pretty dysfunctional family — or a Biblical reality TV show. It’s also the synopsis of Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9), this…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | November 22, 2024

Many of you are aware that I am currently enrolled at Mercer County Community College working towards my license as a Funeral Director. So far, it has been a rewarding…

Dec. 6 Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner

By templenjAF | November 21, 2024

Join us for our Kabbalat Shabbat service and pre-Chanukah dinner, on Friday, December 6th at 6:30 PM. Dinner will follow the service.  Cost for dinner: $25 per person; $18 for children…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | November 15, 2024

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

By templenjAF | November 8, 2024

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

By templenjAF | November 1, 2024

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

By templenjAF | October 28, 2024

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…