Purim Shpiel – February 28

By templenjAF | February 6, 2026

Join us for an enchanting Purim Shpiel, featuring classic Motown music, on Saturday, February 28, starting at 7:30PM! All ages are welcomed for a night of joy and celebration, as…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 6, 2026

This week’s Torah portion, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), presents us with one of the most pivotal moments in the Torah: the revelation at Sinai. Amidst thunder, fire, and the shofar blasts, the Israelites receive…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | January 30, 2026

This week, the portion, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–17:16) tells the story of a people in motion. The sea splits, the Israelites walk through on dry land, and suddenly slavery is behind them. But…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | January 23, 2026

Our portion this week, Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1–13:16), brings us to the climax of the Exodus story: the final plagues, the first Passover, and the moment when a group of enslaved individuals…

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By templenjAF | January 16, 2026

Our Torah portion this week, Vaera (Exodus 6:2–9:35), opens with God speaking to Moses at a moment of deep frustration. The Israelites are suffering more than before. Pharaoh’s heart is hardened. Freedom…

February 6 Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Dinner

By templenjAF | January 10, 2026

Join us for a warm and welcoming Kabbalat Shabbat service on February 6th, starting at 6:30 PM, followed by a fun and family-friendly dinner featuring kids’ favorites like chicken nuggets, Hebrew National hot…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | January 9, 2026

This week, we begin the second book of the Torah, Exodus, with the portion, Shemot  (Exodus 1:1 – 6:1) which begins in a place that feels painfully familiar: a world where some…

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By templenjAF | January 2, 2026

We now conclude the Joseph trilogy as well as the Book of Genesis with its final portion, Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26). This portion is a study in paradox. Its name means “And he lived,” yet it…

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By templenjAF | December 26, 2025

Our Torah portion this week is the second part of the Joseph “trilogy”, Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27). It begins with a courageous act of closeness:“And Judah approached him.” (44:18) Judah steps forward not knowing how he…

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By templenjAF | December 19, 2025

This week, as we read Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17) in the midst of Hanukkah, the Torah and the holiday speak to each other with unusual urgency. Both arrive at moments of deep darkness…

Rescheduled Torah Tots & Camp Shalom

By templenjAF | December 16, 2025

The Torah Tots and Camp Shalom sessions that had been planned for December 14 but were canceled due to the weather have been rescheduled to this Sunday, December 21. Both…

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By templenjAF | December 12, 2025

This week’s Torah portion, Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23), begins the long and painful story of Joseph and his brothers. It is a portion filled with darkness through jealousy, betrayal, loss, and confusion. Joseph is…