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Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
Temple Committee Against Human Trafficking brought awareness on the issue of human trafficking to the community.
Time for Tikkun Pledge Drive
The Temple revamped its Social Action Committee by creating pledge cards in which congregants can indicate which type of Social Action projects they are interested in doing and how often they are available.
What Was Golden about the Golden Calf?
The story of the Golden Calf has so seared itself into our consciousness that it has become one of the prime acts of apostasy in the Jewish story.
Where was God then? Where is God now?
Rabbi Billy Dreskin is a rabbi at Woodlands Community Temple, a Reform Jewish congregation in Greenburgh, New York.
Defending the State of Israel, One Kiddush at a Time
Even with support of other IDF volunteers, Basic Training was stressful, demoralizing, and chaotic. Why, then, did I volunteer to lead Kiddush at a Shabbat dinner?
A Tu BiShvat Seder Guide for Kids
“Happy birthday to trees! Happy birthday to trees!” Yes, that’s Lila from Shaboom! singing and tree-hugging to kick off a short lesson about Tu BiShvat.
Kesher – Building Connections with Jewish Seniors
Congregants prepare holiday gift packages for Jewish seniors. Community Contact Information: Temple Shaaray Tefila New York, NY http://www.shaaraytefilanyc.org/ Goals: Provide warmth and friendship to elderly local Jews. Develop intergenerational bonds within the Jewish community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Service
Congregation and local NAACP co-sponsor annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative service at synagogue. Community Contact Information: Temple B'nai Israel Oklahoma City, OK www.thetempleokc.org Goals: Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honoring Our Own
“Honoring Our Own” Shabbat has three components: The rabbi speaks about Judaism and the military and honors active military members and veterans during services; pre-packaged care packages are available at the Oneg for congregants to take home and mail with their own money; and the 7th and 8th