Shabbat Greetings
This Shabbat we begin the second book of the Torah, Exodus or as it is also known in Hebrew, Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1). This tells the story of the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt, the…
MLK Weekend Services
Temple Shalom and New Light Baptist Community Church proudly announce our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as our two communities come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy…
Shabbat Greetings
This week’s Torah portion, Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26), marks the conclusion of the Book of Genesis. As Jacob lies on his deathbed, he bestows blessings upon his sons, prophecies their futures,…
Shabbat Greetings
Wednesday saw the beginning of the new year, 2025. As we do during the High Holy days, people one again discuss their New Year’s resolutions. I don’t know about you, but…
Shabbat Greetings
We currently live in a world that is plagued by fear. Current events both nationally and internationally have us watching and reading about brutally violent occurrences, and the Antisemitism that…
Shabbat Greetings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…