I admit I was skeptical – I had initially heard Cantor Helzner propose her “alternative” Shacharit service, to be accompanied by a percussionist, several months ago, and I wasn’t an enthusiastic supporter. Don’t get me wrong – I love to sing, and I love Cantor Helzner’s willingness to introduce and challenge the congregation with new Continue Reading »
These came through our listserv, following the fabulous book sale held at TI last Sunday: Chaverim, The book sale was a great success, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers! We sold more than 3,000 books, enhanced the Jewish libraries of our fellow congregants and the wider Jewish community, brought many new Jewish Continue Reading »
This past shabbat, we had the pleasure not only of a lovely Bat Mitzvah celebration, but also, a guest speaker, Bill Begal, who spoke on the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. He sent the following note to us, and you can find links to more information, Please come to be tested as a potential donor! Continue Reading »
The following question came across the USCJ-SPIDER listserv, which is the listserv for webmasters of UCSJ member congregations: “I was wondering how many congregations have Facebook accounts. If you have one, is it run by the congregation or by the Rabbi? If run by the congregation, does a volunteer post and monitor information or is Continue Reading »
Today, June 21, marked the Summer Solstice, and, as this longest day of the year comes to a close, I thought I would see what folks think of this day…share your thoughts (and share your ideas for new polls you’d like to see the opinions of your TI friends and fellow congregants) [poll id=”24“]
we all got our new member directories a little while ago, and today is my first time using. Yasher koach to all who had a hand in putting it together!! The type is lovely, and very readable, and it just is a pleasure to use!! I know there was some griping initially about errors, and Continue Reading »
Are you ready? Will you be ready? We’ve added a poll to see where you’re focusing your energy in preparation for Pesach – and encourage your comments here. How are you getting ready, and what are you thoughts as this Passover gets closer.
From the “Forward” No one has a monopoly on defining who we are… —- The Myth of Authenticity The Polymath By Jay Michaelson The Forward January 01, 2010. American Jews of a certain class and culture have the scene engraved in their memories: Woody Allen’s Alvy Singer in “Annie Hall” at Annie’s goyish parents’ house, Continue Reading »
As always, Mary Meyerson led us in an interesting discussion of the Torah portion today that made me want to know more. One of the questions that produced a lot of discussion was why Rachel stole her father’s household idols. Like a college student going away from home for the first time, she might have Continue Reading »
In our Torah study group last weekend, led by Mary Meyerson, a very inspiring teacher, we discussed, among other things, what the distinction is between loving and honoring. We are told to love God and to honor our parents. However, we are not told to love them or to honor God. Another question that occurred Continue Reading »
