Vayakhel Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 By Jen Smith Parshat Vayakhel opens with Moses gathering the entire community of Israel (Vayakhel means “he assembled”) to instruct them on building the Mishkan (tabernacle), the sacred dwelling place of God. Every Israelite was called upon to contribute in whatever way they could: those who were wealthy donated gold […]
Click Dates in Bold for More Information Tues, Apr. 1 7th-12th Gr. 6-6:30pm Pizza; 6:30-8pm Classes Tues, Apr. 1 Moms of Teens Zumba Night Fri, Apr. 4 6:30-7:30pm 4th & 5th Gr Honored; All Families Welcome Sat, Apr. 5 5:30m 6th Grade Shabbat Service & Parsha Project Gallery Sun, Apr. 6 9:30am-12:30pm PreK-6th Gr. Sun, […]
Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11–34:35 By Jen Smith Parashat Ki Tisa is a spiritual rollercoaster full of drama, intensity, and some seriously high-stakes moments; from the infamous Golden Calf idolatry debacle, Moses shattering the stone tablets in frustration, his audacious request to see God’s full essence, and the dramatic renewal of the covenant between God and […]
TBA Tribune – March 2025
Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 By Jen Smith Imagine opening a book where the main character – our hero, our guiding force – suddenly vanishes from the page. Not a single mention. Not even a whisper of his name. That’s exactly what happens in Parashat Tetzaveh – the only Torah portion, from the moment Moses […]
Sun. March 29:30 – 11 AM B’nei Mitzvah Schmooze for 6th Graders and Families Fri. March 76:30 PM Potluck Shabbat Dinner – Registration Required Fri. March 76:30 PM Spirited Family-Friendly Shabbat Service Sun. March 99:30 AM Connect and Learn More About Machane TBA’s Inclusion Program Sun. March 910:30 AM-12:30 PM Bake and Donate Hamentaschen with […]
Click Dates in Bold for More Information Sun, Mar. 2 9:30am-12:30pm PreK-6th Gr. Sun, Mar. 2 9:30-11:00am 6th Gr Family B’Nei Mitzvah Schmooze & Parsha Presentation Tues, Mar. 4 7th-12th Gr. 6-6:30pm Pizza; 6:30-8pm Classes Tues, Mar. 4 6:30-8:00pm 7th Gr. Parent/Child Program with Warren Marcus Fri, Mar. 76:30-7:30pm All Families Welcome Sun, Mar. 9 […]
Mishpatim Exodus 21:1–24:18 By Guest Torah Blogger, Jen Smith Parashat Mishpatim begins: “And these are the laws that you shall set before them.” (Exodus 21:1) After the big show at Sinai, where God’s voice thundered in revelation, you might expect the Torah to remain in the supernatural realm of miracles and divine mystery. Instead, it […]
Beshalach Exodus 13:17–17:16 By Guest Torah Blogger, Jen Smith Beshalach is one of the most mystical and existentially charged portions in the Torah. It is a narrative of liminality – of thresholds crossed, waters split, and consciousness transformed. The Israelites leave Egypt, but their redemption is incomplete. They are free of Pharaoh, but they are […]
Click the Icon or Text Below for More Information Sun. Feb. 2 2:00 PM Trip to Jewish Comics Exhibit Sun. Feb. 2 5:00 PM Happy Hour for Grown and Flown Wed. Feb. 5 10:30 AM In Person Healthcare Presentation Fri. Feb. 7 10:30 AM Honoring Machane TBA 1st Grade Students Sat. Feb. 8 10:30 AM […]
