Shabbat Greetings
This week’s Torah portion, Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19), we learned that God asked the Jewish People to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle)? Why? Does God need a home, or is God everywhere? The text tells us: “God…
Shabbat Greetings
We are probably aware that the month of February is Black History Month. School children across the nation are exposed to black writers and thinkers as they devote classroom time…
Shabbat Greetings
We read in this week’s Torah, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house: you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox…
Shabbat Greetings
Did you ever find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place? Of course you did; we all have! There are times when we must choose between two un-satisfactory options…
Shabbat Greetings
In this week’s portion, Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16), we read about the exodus from Egypt. We receive the laws of the Passover Seder, the sacred meal eaten on the evening of Passover. We learn…
Feb. 2 Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Mediterranean Dinner and Israeli Dancing
Join us on February 2, at 6:30pm for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by an amazing family night of Israeli themed dinner and Israeli dancing, sponsored by the Adult Jewish…
Shabbat Greetings
In a letter to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. following the march from Selma to Montgomery in March 1965, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote: “ Even without words…
Shabbat Greetings
This Shabbat marks the third anniversary since the horrific attack on the US Capital. On that day, there were some individuals who wore shirts that said: 6MWE – it stands…
“I Support the Girls” Donation Drive
Join the Social Action Committee in making a meaningful impact. We’re excited to announce our “I Support the Girls” donation drive. Monetary donations can be made here.
Shabbat Greetings
This week we finish reading the book of Genesis with the portion, Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26). It is a powerful book containing so many important themes. But there is one theme that runs…
Shabbat Greetings
This week’s Torah portion, Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27), Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers, and secures a place and a future for the family in Egypt in the province of Goshen. The Torah…
MLK Weekend Services
Temple Shalom and New Light Baptist Community Church are joining together for their 20th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend Edna Wiley will deliver the special sermon…