15 Tishrei 5781
October 2, 2020 These are tough times for everyone. Only a few days ago, we recited “who shall live and who shall die. This year we really feel our vulnerability…
8 Tishrei 5781
September 25, 2020 The Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur is so special, it has its own name – Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return. This is the Shabbat…
23 Elul 5780
September 11, 2020 Yes, America is still engaged in conflicts, fighting terrorism throughout the war as well as racial injustice here at home. Our economy is struggling in the midst…
16 Elul 5780
September 4, 2020 At the beginning of our Coronavirus lockdown, there was one question I was asked more than any other: What about prayer? Just when we needed it the…
Rosh Hashanah 5781
Temple Shalom of Aberdeen will be offering virtual services for the High Holidays. Season High Holiday tickets will be provided in the form of an electronic link that will bring…
Rock the Vote!
Voting is one of the most important civic actions you can do. It determines a lot about how our lives will be affected over the next four years. Have a…
9 Elul 5780
August 28, 2020 This week’s Torah portion, Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) has the largest number of commandments found in a weekly portion – 72 mitzvot (commandments). One of them reads, “When you build a…
2 Elul 5780
August 21, 2020 This week’s Torah portion, Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9), records that before going out to battle, the Israelite troops would gather together to hear from their leaders. The generals would give…
25 Av 5780
August 14, 2020 Moses, having restating the details of the covenant and its broad guiding principles, now turns to the details, which occupy the greater part of the book of…
11 Av 5780
July 31, 2020 One of the more fascinating narratives in the Torah is the one surrounding the fate of Moses and his passionate effort to gain entry into the Promised…
4 Av 5780
July 24,2020 Concerned parents often ask me: What does Judaism say about education for those who need more help in learning? For thousands of years, Judaism has been very clear…