Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 25, 2024

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

By templenjAF | October 18, 2024

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

By templenjAF | October 11, 2024

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

By templenjAF | October 4, 2024

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

By templenjAF | September 29, 2024

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

By templenjAF | September 27, 2024

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

By templenjAF | September 20, 2024

Please support the Temple’s annual food drive during the High Holy Days, to benefit local food pantries.

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 20, 2024

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…

WTS “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Walk and Brunch

By templenjAF | September 19, 2024

Join the Women of Temple Shalom in their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer  walk, on Sunday, October 20, beginning at 9:30 am. They will be walking around the perimeter of the…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 13, 2024

Hamas is widely recognized as a terrorist organization by various countries and international bodies. It is known for its militant activities and has been involved in conflicts with Israel, including…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 6, 2024

I am comfortable with being uncomfortable. Whether it’s on a journey in a new place when I do not know the area or even teaching something I just mastered the knowledge of,…

High Holy Days Services 5785

By templenjAF | September 3, 2024

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…