Shabbat Greetings
Having just emerged from Tisha B’Av (the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av), we carry with us the memory of destruction; not only the destruction of the Holy Temple, but…
Shabbat Greetings
This Shabbat has a name. It is called Shabbat Chazon – the “Sabbath of Vision,” named for the opening words of Isaiah’s haunting vision (Isaiah 1:1-27): “Chazon Yeshayahu…” We read these words on the…
Shabbat Greetings
In our double-portion concluding the Book of Numbers, Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2-36:13), the Torah does something unexpected. It lists every place the Israelites camped during their forty years in the wilderness. Forty-two stops.…
Shabbat Greetings
We read Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1), a Torah portion that looks toward the future of the Jewish people. Tomorrow, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, giving thanks for…
Shabbat Greetings
There is something fitting about reading the double portions of Chukat/Balak (Numbers 19:1-25:9) while preparing to sit beside the ocean this evening with our friends from Monmouth Reform Temple. The Torah portions take us…
Shabbat Greetings
In this week’s Torah portion, Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32), we encounter a story about leadership, responsibility, and the challenges that arise when people lose sight of what binds a community together. Korach and his followers…
Shabbat Greetings
This week we read Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41) the story of the twelve scouts sent to explore the Land of Israel. Ten return with a report shaped by fear. They see obstacles, dangers,…
Shabbat Greetings
This week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16) opens with a simple but powerful image: Aaron is instructed to kindle the lamps of the menorah so that they shine forward. The Torah could…
Faculty/Choir/Volunteers Appreciation Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner (June 19)
Join us for a special Faculty, Volunteer and Choir Appreciation Shabbat service, on Friday, June 19 at 6:30PM, in the Temple courtyard, as we celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, heart, and…
Shabbat Greetings
There is something almost disorienting about returning to the regular rhythm of Torah after moments of upheaval. This week, as we read Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89), many of us carry a quiet exhaustion.…
Shabbat Greetings
This Shabbat presents us with an unusual moment in the Jewish calendar. There is no regular Torah portion this week because, in much of the Jewish world, Shavuot is still being observed…
Tribe Vibe Summer Kick-Off (June 6)
Kick Off Summer with the Tribe Vibe! Temple Shalom’s “Tribe Vibe” group invites you to join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and friendship at our Summer Kick-Off…